Michael Zwiebach

There are likely Lord of the Rings fans in the orchestra, judging by the total commitment the musicians show in this brilliant film score.

The SF Symphony’s gala concert, the conductor’s final onstage appearance, is fun, down-to-earth, touching, and memorable.

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

An outstanding performance of Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen anchors a concert that showcases NCCO’s impressively cohesive sound.

In a program dedicated to The Four Seasons, the group explores the roots of Venetian style, bringing out the drama of these concertos.

Guest conductor Elim Chan returns with a passionate yet graceful program that pairs Swan Lake with the “Pathétique” Symphony.

Casting this opera well is difficult even for bigger houses, but WBO manages it.

The two institutions and their musicians are joining in a performance to support those affected by the January wildfires.

Wu Han and David Finckel announce Menlo’s season during an afternoon chamber concert featuring an excellent young string quartet.

Guest conductor Ruben Valenzuela leads two of the composer’s Advent cantatas and music by a lesser-known 18th-century figure, Christoph Graupner.