Collin Ziegler is a PhD student in Musicology at the University of California, Berkeley. Originally from Pittsburgh, Collin has degrees from St. John’s College (Annapolis) and the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University. Articles By This Author Review Leif Ove Andsnes Maximizes the Piano Miniature Collin Ziegler - February 3, 2026 During his recital at Stanford Live, the pianist demonstrated the depth that short compositions can carry. Review Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Turns Jewish Music Stereotypes Upside Down Collin Ziegler - February 2, 2026 Philharmonia Baroque’s ongoing Jews & Music series features a wide array of styles. Review Cal Performances Hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an Exhilarating, Upbeat Program Collin Ziegler - January 20, 2026 The touring orchestra, led by conductor Riccardo Muti, performed a dazzling interpretation of Stravinsky’s The Fairy Kiss. Review Gautier Capuçon’s Gaïa Turns the SF Symphony Stage Into a Plea for the Planet Collin Ziegler - November 18, 2025 16 composers premiered works that paint visions of the Earth. While some pieces failed to evolve, Cellist Gautier Capuçon’s virtuosity shone through. Review “Beyond the Golden Gate” Reduces Music to Background Noise Collin Ziegler - October 13, 2025 The Kronos Quartet and Wu Man play second fiddle to narration, leaving the music lost beneath a well-meaning history lesson. Review Ives Collective Introduces Rare Works to Great Effect Collin Ziegler - September 30, 2025 In its fall concert, the group shed light on early 20th-century modernism with works by Jean Cras and Leo Ornstein. Review In a Deep Dive Into the Étude, Elizabeth Joy Roe Proves Her Versatility Collin Ziegler - September 16, 2025 The pianist’s season-opening recital for Noe Music, on Sept. 14, spanned two centuries of the étude genre. Review Landscapes of the Heart: Ravel Personified at SF International Piano Festival Collin Ziegler - August 29, 2025 Gwendolyn Mok and Jeffrey LaDeur look for emotional truth in works by Ravel and Déodat de Séverac.
