Reviews

Rebecca Wishnia - April 18, 2025

The acclaimed young ensemble digs into works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Billy Childs in a polished performance at Herbst Theatre.

David Bratman - April 18, 2025

With crackling energy, the group enlivens death-haunted works by Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Britten, and Lera Auerbach.

Katelyn Simone - April 18, 2025

Patricia Racette directs this top-notch production at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, which welcomed its first class 50 years ago.

Charles Burns - April 15, 2025

The 14th edition of the festival proves that contemporary composition is strong as ever in Los Angeles.

Scott Cmiel - April 15, 2025

Playing for a packed house, Vidovic shows why guitar lovers idolize her.

Jim Farber - April 15, 2025

Performed aboard the RMS Queen Mary, the production is a madcap but ultimately loving homage to the composer.

Andrew Gilbert - April 14, 2025

The Berkeley klezmer trio, joined by clarinetist Joel Rubin, brings to light music from the decades before World War II.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 14, 2025

Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho curates an adventurous program partly inspired by the art of Japanese American ceramicist Jun Kaneko.

Michael Zwiebach - April 12, 2025

Alsop’s first subscription appearance with the orchestra is highlighted by Gabriela Montero’s brilliant First Piano Concerto, the composer soloing.

Steven Winn - April 10, 2025

SFB reprises two hits from last season: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Broken Wings and Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand.