A virtuoso percussionist, Akiho describes his experience with synesthesia and his unique aesthetic.
The performing arts center at Cal State Northridge will feature local performers and groups in four major concerts.
Under the Hungarian composer’s direction, Appl presents a recital in which thoughts of death morph into a celebration of love and creativity.
Led by conductor Emmanuelle Haïm, French Baroque ensemble Le Concert d’Astrée pairs an ode by Handel with operas by Rameau.
The group plays lesser-known masters like Giovanni Legrenzi and Francesco Cavalli in a concert for the San Francisco Early Music Society.
The orchestra under guest conductor Juraj Valčuha plays a subtly defiant program that spotlights strong soloists, including violinist Gil Shaham.