Reviews

Harlow Robinson - September 23, 2025

Due to popular demand, LA Opera has added extra performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through Oct. 12.

Harlow Robinson - September 23, 2025

Tim Greiving’s new book narrates the personal and professional life of Hollywood's most famous composer, in obsessive detail.

George Papajohn - September 22, 2025

The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble kicked off its annual Bay Area tour with a salute to American music.

Andrew Gilbert - September 22, 2025

At SFJAZZ, the legendary bassist presided over an exquisite evening filled with old-school panache and musical joy.

Rebecca Wishnia - September 22, 2025

Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony with a program of American works by George Gershwin, Carlos Simon, and Duke Ellington.

Charles Burns - September 20, 2025

Composer and pianist Thomas Kotcheff presented a concert and album release for his new work, Between Systems, on Sept. 16.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 19, 2025

The organization’s Sept. 25 program in Irvine showcases the choreography of its founders.

Collin Ziegler - September 16, 2025

The pianist’s season-opening recital for Noe Music, on Sept. 14, spanned two centuries of the étude genre.

Lisa Hirsch - September 16, 2025

Taking advantage of Mozart’s ambiguous final scene, Opera San José lets the audience vote on how the opera ends.

Richard S. Ginell - September 16, 2025

The conductor brought his signature energy, capping the Hollywood Bowl run with both drama and humor.