Reviews

Lisa Hirsch - May 19, 2026

A fatigued Herbert Blomstedt nearly came to grief during a performance of Mahler's massive Symphony No. 9 with the SF Symphony.

Michael Zwiebach - May 19, 2026

Led by Kedrick Armstrong, the orchestra performed Dett’s 1932 oratorio The Ordering of Moses — it deserves to be played more often.   

Harlow Robinson - May 19, 2026

The composer’s thorny Selah received a stunning performance, but Tchaikovsky’s Mozartiana brought delight.

Jeff Kaliss - May 18, 2026

On his new album, the singer moves between defiance, lyricism, and ghoulish humor across works by nine living composers, including Gordon Getty.

Paul Bodine - May 18, 2026

The orchestra performed composer-in-residence Jimmy López’s Perú negro in a May 15 concert.

Charles Burns - May 18, 2026

During a listening party at Monk Space, there was obvious artistic synergy between the composer and The Industry — a cutting-edge opera company.

Charles Burns - May 15, 2026

The composer’s latest album underscores the long, unfinished promise of equality.

Michael Zwiebach - May 12, 2026

The Choir gave a polished, exciting performance of one of the most challenging works in the choral canon.

Steven Winn - May 12, 2026

The conductor led a fervent performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and Ibert’s Flute Concerto with soloist Yubeen Kim.

Harlow Robinson - May 12, 2026

The conductor’s eagerly awaited, COVID-delayed first appearance with the LA Phil delivered on every front.