Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI brought a vast cross-cultural program to Cal Performances, with mixed results.
Four accompanists reflect on improvising, composing, and the unlikely paths that led them to scoring silent films.
Palaver Strings honored civil rights and labor activists at Noe Valley Ministry.
The pianist talks about discovering new paths and “merging with the music” in performance.
With John Adams conducting his own music and 20th-century Russian music, Michael Tilson Thomas was serendipitously remembered.
The 2026-2027 season, announced on April 28, includes birthday celebrations for Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams.
The pianist’s command of Sergei Prokofiev’s most fearsome music was on display in a concert at Davies Symphony Hall.
The chamber ensemble's April 25 program paired Robert Schumann's beloved piano quintet with a historical rediscovery and a premiere.
With her large social media following and concerts that defy expectations, Anna Lapwood is leading a renaissance for organ music.
