Recital

Steven Isserlis performing all of Beethoven’s cello music is a treat; his doing it in company with fortepianist Robert Levin promises to be an adventure.

There isn’t a concert in the Quartet’s 2012 lineup that I’d want to miss.

Those who have been waiting to hear this marvelous soprano live will finally get their wish.

Piercingly beautiful songs by Mahler and Shostakovich could make for one of the more profound recitals of this or any season.

It will certainly be one of the most memorable live performances of classical music of the season.

Keep an open mind, enjoy the ride.

he opportunity to hear two great pros, the divinely voiced Karita Mattila in partnership with master accompanist Martin Katz, is irresistible.

Chopin, and nothing but, comes to San Jose, courtesy of an accomplished young pianist with a heavy foot on the pedals.

In recital at Old First Concerts this weekend, cellist Robert Howard (San Francisco Symphony, Philharmonia Baroque) and his duo partner Elizabeth Dorman offer a variety of interesting music beginning with one of my personal faves, Toru Takemitsu (Orion).

Cellist Tanya Tomkins completes the cycle of Bach's cello suites this weekend in concerts sponsored by Voices of Music. Historically-informed practice aside, Tomkins' urgent, impassioned playing is a great match for these pieces.