Lisa Hirsch

The pianist once again showed off his curious — though highly successful — curation intuition.

Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI brought a vast cross-cultural program to Cal Performances, with mixed results.

Four accompanists reflect on improvising, composing, and the unlikely paths that led them to scoring silent films.

Her SF Performances recital was powerful, playful, virtuosic, and dramatic.

The “Northern Lights” program highlighted range and variation within a form that’s typically dedicated to setting its own limits.

The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala.

In collaboration with Cal Performances, Philip Glass’s score and live singers brought Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film to life.

The award-winning ensemble performed contemporary pieces for the St. Lawrence Legacy Series.

The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship is spearheading the #PurpleBaton social media campaign.

Sandbox Percussion and American Modern Opera Company brought Dutch minimalist Simeon ten Holt’s masterpiece to Berkeley.