Reviews

Shiriel King Abramson - April 14, 2026

Upon Ailey’s return to the Bay, “there is perhaps no better hope for America than in the lines and leaps of this historic dance company.”

Steven Winn - April 14, 2026

In the latest revival of Helgi Tomasson’s 1987 staging, Alban Lendorf gives a distinguished lift to a landmark work of ballet history.

Harlow Robinson - April 14, 2026

The orchestra’s “Temporal Echoes” concert was inspired by the experiences of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires.

Steven Winn - April 14, 2026

The eclectic quartet played Shaw’s alluring melodies and tight harmonies with verve. Everyone had an engrossing, high time.   

Jeff Kaliss - April 13, 2026

“Steps Toward Ascent” featured the West Coast premieres of Steve Reich’s Jacob’s Ladder and Vivian Fung’s Ominous.

George Papajohn - April 13, 2026

Composer Gabriella Smith worked to integrate music and the natural world on multiple levels in her SoundBox concert.

Richard S. Ginell - April 7, 2026

Guest-conducting the LA Phil, the Pittsburgh maestro brought painstaking care to a revelatory Tchaikovsky Fifth.

Jeff Kaliss - April 7, 2026

Lara Downes and jazz pianist Christian Sands share musical inspiration and conversation.

Steven Winn - April 7, 2026

Presented by SF Performances, Anthony McGill’s April 3 recital was marked by seamless passagework and sensitive dynamics.

Andrew Gilbert - March 31, 2026

The saxophonist's ambitious SFJAZZ commission did best when the music spoke for itself.