Rebecca Wishnia

In Palo Alto, the German ensemble showcased the risks and rewards of adventurous chamber music interpretation.

Conductor Manfred Honeck interpolated other music by Mozart to fill out the work left incomplete at the composer’s death.

Star violinist Alexi Kenney brought unusual and unforgettable music together in the Symphony’s black box space.

Guest conductor Jaap van Zweden led the orchestra in convincing interpretations of both composers.

The young ensemble’s “Wildest Dreams” program — Brahms, Bartók, Beach, and Alberga — was thrilling, relentless, and never sedate.

In the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival, 500 young musicians across five orchestras are tackling difficult repertoire to participate in the concert celebration.

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Although the score to the live-action film isn’t particularly symphonic, Davies Hall sparkled on Nov. 28.

What you see is not what you get with Benjamin Britten’s opera, as Hallmark descends into horror.

The ensemble’s appearance at SF Performances was a primer on its technical prowess and depth.