The SF Symphony and LA Phil both take home top prizes in the classical categories.
Bryan brings together diverse works from a dozen different contemporary composers who represent the global African diaspora.
There’s a theatrical bent to the two big works on the lineup: Carla Kihlstedt’s 26 Little Deaths and Andy Akiho’s Seven Pillars.
Wu Han and David Finckel announce Menlo’s season during an afternoon chamber concert featuring an excellent young string quartet.