Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI brought a vast cross-cultural program to Cal Performances, with mixed results.
The 2026-2027 season, announced on April 28, includes birthday celebrations for Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams.
The Berkeley-based group's “Wandering Dove” program drew from Iberia, Yemen, and North Africa with fluid grace.
The festival is rooted in Cuban music’s long history in the Bay Area and inevitably touches on political issues.
