Despite a last-minute change, the concert introduced three new works with plenty of delights and a few sublime moments.
Khachaturian's sabres, Tchaikovsky's Rococo charm, and Ravel's blazing Mussorgsky fill the Bowl on a night of firsts.
Clarice Assad and Vivian Fung bring pointed messages about AI, immigration, and identity to Cabrillo's closing weekend.
A Berkeley program ties Mozart's Parisian era to Enlightenment ideals, always sounds fresh, and never overstays its welcome.
