Rebecca Wishnia is a freelance violinist and writer. Articles By This Author Review Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason Dazzle in SF Symphony Recital with Rare Sonatas Rebecca Wishnia - June 3, 2025 The brother-and-sister duo get their separate chances to shine in several lesser-known works for cello and piano. Review Hilary Hahn Draws a Packed House for Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Rebecca Wishnia - May 31, 2025 The superstar violinist partners with the orchestra in an all-Beethoven program that shows her at her inimitable best. Review In S.F. Debut, Isidore String Quartet Is Just Getting Started Rebecca Wishnia - April 18, 2025 The acclaimed young ensemble digs into works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Billy Childs in a polished performance at Herbst Theatre. Review Sculptures Take the Stage in SF Symphony’s SoundBox Series Rebecca Wishnia - April 14, 2025 Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho curates an adventurous program partly inspired by the art of Japanese American ceramicist Jun Kaneko. Review Anne-Sophie Mutter Makes Magic in Davies Symphony Hall Recital Rebecca Wishnia - April 8, 2025 The violinist, joined by longtime collaborator Lambert Orkis, shines especially in the rarely played Sonata by Ottorino Respighi. Review SF Symphony Goes to Battle With Brahms and Shostakovich Rebecca Wishnia - March 29, 2025 The orchestra under guest conductor Juraj Valčuha plays a subtly defiant program that spotlights strong soloists, including violinist Gil Shaham. Review Amid Protests, Israel Philharmonic Plays On Rebecca Wishnia - March 25, 2025 The orchestra’s concert at Davies Symphony Hall sees demonstrations, but conductor Lahav Shani and the musicians press forward. Review At SF Performances, Pavel Haas Quartet Brightens Less Familiar Repertoire Rebecca Wishnia - March 18, 2025 The bold and lively Czech ensemble does justice to a pair of underrated works by Tchaikovsky and Dvořák. Review SF Conservatory Students Join With Joshua Bell and Academy of St Martin in the Fields Rebecca Wishnia - February 28, 2025 The school’s partnership with artist management company Opus 3 has led to intriguing results, like this concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Review SF Symphony Takes a Dive Into the Weirder Side of Mahler With Paavo Järvi Rebecca Wishnia - February 8, 2025 With Järvi conducting, the orchestra approaches Mahler’s Seventh with admirable risk and excitement, if not the polish of performances under MTT. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page