Classical

Richard S. Ginell - December 17, 2024

A magnificent performance of Schoenberg’s massive cantata, led by Zubin Mehta, caps a mini festival of the composer’s early works.

Janos Gereben - December 17, 2024

At the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet, negotiations continue, with some positive developments to report.

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City:
East Palo Alto
Price Range:
$5 to $20
Nicholas Jones - December 17, 2024

The soprano pours herself into powerful, emotional selections by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Janos Gereben - December 17, 2024

Maria, starring Angelina Jolie and now streaming on Netflix, is likely to ignite even more passion than Maestro or Tár.

Jeff Kaliss - December 17, 2024

Get the inside story behind the rise of a certain music website.

SFCV Editors - December 17, 2024

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

Rebecca Wishnia - December 16, 2024

Pieces by Brahms, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Arnold Schoenberg are a seamless fit for this recital at the SF Conservatory of Music.

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
$18 to $74
Michael Zwiebach - December 13, 2024

Guest conductor Ruben Valenzuela leads two of the composer’s Advent cantatas and music by a lesser-known 18th-century figure, Christoph Graupner.