Orchestra

Niels Swinkels - March 10, 2015

The composer Thomas Adès did not impress SFCV's reviewer any more than the conductor Adès did.

David Bratman - March 10, 2015

A suite by Edvard Grieg was the surprise highlight of a lively concert.

Joyous Gershwin, overwhelming Shostakovich: Here are Oakland School of the Arts students’ reactions to a most unusual concert combination.

Jeff Dunn - March 3, 2015

Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke scored a major success in the orchestrated version of Heggie's song cycle.

Jerry Kuderna - February 24, 2015

Conductor Emeritus Herbert Blomstedt led a deeply felt performance and Ragnar Bohlin’s chorus shone.

Mark Rudio - February 24, 2015

A Maria Schneider song cycle and Schumann’s Piano Concerto were enlivened by soloists Lara Nie and Lara Downes.

Niels Swinkels - February 19, 2015

On its U.S. tour, the orchestra delivered unequivocal proof that it is a fantastic ensemble, and that Yannick Nézet-Séguin is a phenomenal conductor.

Dixon High School students give their take on this concert, part of SFCV's Write On! program.

Jeff Kaliss - February 19, 2015

The latest premiere at the Oakland-East Bay Symphony is a concerto from a well-known jazz and fusion violinist.

Edward Ortiz - February 15, 2015

After two decades away, Geneva's Orchestre de la Suisse Romande returns and triumphs on their U.S. tour at UC Davis.