Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI brought a vast cross-cultural program to Cal Performances, with mixed results.
Greek myth, contemporary electronica, and video combine in Aszure Barton’s visionary ballet.
Palaver Strings honored civil rights and labor activists at Noe Valley Ministry.
With John Adams conducting his own music and 20th-century Russian music, Michael Tilson Thomas was serendipitously remembered.
The pianist’s command of Sergei Prokofiev’s most fearsome music was on display in a concert at Davies Symphony Hall.
The program features two world premieres with compelling themes and a tribute to founder Michael Smuin.
The chamber ensemble's April 25 program paired Robert Schumann's beloved piano quintet with a historical rediscovery and a premiere.
The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor.
The guitarist played a Concierto de Aranjuez for the ages and the orchestra premiered Henry Dorn’s seductive Blues Variations.
The conductor led the orchestra in a powerful, stormy program on April 17.
