Pekka Kuusisto plays Bryce Dessner’s Violin Concerto, and the orchestra speeds through Beethoven’s “Eroica” with verve.
In a packed concert, the orchestra and conductor Rachael Worby play many of the greatest hits from cinematic history.
Los Angeles’ KUSC and San Francisco’s KDFC will soon complete a merger that aims to broaden their reach and impact.
This spring could see major showdowns between musicians and management at both organizations.