Reviews

Tamzin Elliott - May 27, 2026

The vocalist and composer demonstrated an impressive range of vocal techniques, and showcased some of her “live compositions.”

Collin Ziegler - May 27, 2026

The opera delineates the real-life friendship between librettist Howard Reich and Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor.

Lisa Hirsch - May 26, 2026

After the appointment of SF Symphony’s next music director, Cristian Măcelaru led a blazing program featuring Tyler Taylor’s Embers.

Jens Ibsen - May 19, 2026

During a program of sacred music, the world-class vocal ensemble was unafraid to resonate with current events.

Jim Farber - May 19, 2026

Héctor Armienta’s romantic new opera is unabashed melodrama and pure fun.

Lisa Hirsch - May 19, 2026

A fatigued Herbert Blomstedt nearly came to grief during a performance of Mahler's massive Symphony No. 9 with the SF Symphony.

Michael Zwiebach - May 19, 2026

Led by Kedrick Armstrong, the orchestra performed Dett’s 1932 oratorio The Ordering of Moses — it deserves to be played more often.   

Harlow Robinson - May 19, 2026

The composer’s thorny Selah received a stunning performance, but Tchaikovsky’s Mozartiana brought delight.

Jeff Kaliss - May 18, 2026

On his new album, the singer moves between defiance, lyricism, and ghoulish humor across works by nine living composers, including Gordon Getty.

Paul Bodine - May 18, 2026

The orchestra performed composer-in-residence Jimmy López’s Perú negro in a May 15 concert.