Orchestra

Niels Swinkels - October 3, 2017

The American pianist made child’s play of a notoriously difficult concerto.

Niels Swinkels - September 26, 2017

With a world premiere and Wojciech Kilar’s Orawa, New Century Chamber Orchestra dazzled in their season opener.

Jessica Balik - September 26, 2017

A nostalgia-tinged program contrasted an intriguing, new American composition with Mahler’s Fourth.

Steven Winn - September 25, 2017

In a tribute to Bernstein’s centenary, San Francisco Symphony features the composer in theatrical mode.

Lisa Houston - September 15, 2017

The celebrated singer is in town this month for a program of Leonard Bernstein works with the S.F. Symphony.

Jessica Balik - August 15, 2017

The vibrant program showcased brilliant new compositions and outstanding musicianship.

Joe Cadagin - August 7, 2017

In a concert featuring a wide range of subjects and inspiration, the older works fared best.

Lou Fancher - July 29, 2017

SFCV talks with violinist and budding orchestra chair Shiho Takashima about the universal language of music.

Jeff Kaliss - July 9, 2017

The eclectic singer, instrumentalist, and actor joins the SF Symphony for a diverse evening of American music.

Jessica Balik - July 4, 2017

The S.F. Symphony, with soloists Sasha Cooke, Nicholas Phan, and Luca Pisaroni, navigated the challenging work in the orchestra’s season finale.