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There is no question of the San Francisco Symphony’s mastery of Mahler’s symphonies, as they proved again last week.

The Napa Valley Symphony was not long gone before plans were laid for reconstituting the orchestra. But in the meantime, a new one with different musicians was created. And therein lies a tale.

Opera with cocktails? Following the Classical Revolution formula, opera is given the informal treatment again.

In concert, Itzhak Perlman's playing puts amplification concerns to rest, proving he would be just as beguiling on an electric violin as on a Stradivarius.

West Edge Opera’s production of Vanessa is brought to vibrancy by the music and fine acting and singing, but is somewhat hampered by its partial production.

Playing a 1738 Haarlem organ, Jonathan Dimmock delivers heaven-storming renditions of Bach, alternating with sundry delights.

Highly regarded singer/songwriter Gabriel Kahane came to Lara Downes’ The Artist Sessions at Yoshi’s, bringing hip, sardonic humor and introspective lyrics with him.

Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony is only the beginning of a list of lyrical goodbyes.

Music and astronomy went hand in hand in way back when (in the Middle Ages). Now a fun-sounding event at Lick Observatory brings them together in a whole new way.