San Francisco is the connecting thread through this concert, from the featured composers to the stellar student and alumni performers.
Omar Offendum’s storytelling, rapping, and singing weave together past and present in a closely observed whole.
The collaborative work involves L.A.’s recent poet laureate, composer Sarah Hennies, and a women’s whistling group.
The countertenor with the clarion voice bestrides two J.S. Bach cantatas, but three youthful violin soloists steal the show.
The players give strong performances of Adolphe’s piece and the Romantic music filling out the concert.
