Esa-Pekka Salonen did a masterful job of concert programming and great performers did the rest.
Conductor Tianyi Lu made her debut with the SF Symphony, but violinist Maria Dueñas stole the show.
Gustavo Dudamel’s triumphant final concerts as music director of the LA Philharmonic reflected his main interests.
Allison Loggins-Hull’s latest album is a deeply personal document of her time with the Cleveland Orchestra.
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats.
The late musician and advocate gifted $1 million each to the Cabrillo Festival, the Santa Cruz Chamber Players, and New Music Works.
The music director designate led a fluid and fierce program on June 5. The evening felt celebratory, emotional, and full of promise.
