Joseph Sarmenta is a freelance writer and musician who plays piano, clarinet, and guitar. He holds an M.A. in linguistics from Stanford University and has performed with Peninsula Youth Symphony and San Jose Youth Symphony. Articles By This Author Review Symphony San Jose Makes the Familiar Feel New Joseph Sarmenta - January 27, 2026 Violinist Geneva Lewis and conductor François López-Ferrer brought interpretive clarity to an all-Romantic program. Review Redwood Symphony Goes Electric With Composer Mason Bates Joseph Sarmenta - November 25, 2025 The best piece of the evening, Alternative Energy, brought audiences from Henry Ford’s farm to a post-energy Earth. Review Pianist Hayato Sumino’s Multi-Piano Program Raises the Bar Joseph Sarmenta - November 4, 2025 Sumino delighted a sold-out crowd at Bing Concert Hall with music by Maurice Ravel and the pianist’s own compositions.
