Classical

Thomas Wilkins, LA Philharmonic
Review

LA Philharmonic Puts an Ellington Twist on Tradition

Harlow Robinson - December 23, 2025

Conductor Thomas Wilkins led the orchestra in a dazzling performance spotlighting Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington.

Review

American Mirror: Seven Works, One Ensemble Voice

Charles Burns - December 23, 2025

Sphinx Virtuosi’s new release delivers crisp grooves, luminous textures, and strong narrative pacing.

Review

SF Choral Artists Ring in a Resonant Holiday Season

Lisa Hirsch - December 23, 2025

The ensemble commissioned two world premieres for its 2025–2026 season opener.

Disney Hall
Feature

Best Performances of 2025 (Los Angeles)

Charles Burns, Jim Farber, Richard S. Ginell, Harlow Robinson - December 22, 2025

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite shows of 2025!

Monkey King
Feature

Best Performances of 2025 (Bay Area)

Andrew Gilbert, Lisa Hirsch, Steven Winn, Rebecca Wishnia - December 22, 2025

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite classical and jazz shows of 2025!

Hold Out for Joy: Music of Hope and Resilience by African American Composers

Venue:
Performing Arts Center, Eastside College Preparatory School
Date:
City:
East Palo Alto
Price Range:
$5 to $20
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AACI musicians onstage at Eastside Prep 2025

Hold Out for Joy: Music of Hope and Resilience by African American Composers

Venue:
Performing Arts Center, Eastside College Preparatory School
Date:
City:
East Palo Alto
Price Range:
$5 to $20
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Chaeyoung Park performs for Steinway Society - The Bay Area stage on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30pm at McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center, in Saratoga. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Classical pianist Chaeyoung Park performs LIVE for Steinway Society – The Bay Area (and Streams World-Wide)

Venue:
McAfee Performing Arts Center
Date:
City:
Saratoga
Price Range:
$35 to $78
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Francesco Lecce-Chong conducting

Santa Rosa Symphony - Road to 100: The Complete Beethoven Symphonies, Year 3

Venue:
Green Music Center, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, Sonoma State University
Date:
City:
Rohnert Park
Price Range:
$34-$115
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Gustavo Gimeno
Review

A Different Gustavo Takes the Podium at LA Phil

Richard S. Ginell - December 16, 2025

Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno proved he is a good fit for the orchestra.