Various: Timothy Higgins (trombone), San Francisco Symphony / Miguel Harth-Bedoya (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 29.5.2026. (HS)
López’s new trombone concerto stands out in Spanish-flavored music from the SF Symphony
Harvey Steiman
Superb cast and Dudamel’s vigorous conducting make three-evening Die Walküre a winner in Los Angeles
United States Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists, Los Angeles Philharmonic / Gustavo Dudamel / (conductor). Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, 19-21.5.2026. (HS)
Ailing Herbert Blomstedt leads an unforgettable Mahler Ninth in San Francisco
Mahler: San Francisco Symphony / Herbert Blomstedt (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 15.5.2026. (HS)
Tessa Lark lifts a recital by Renée Fleming and Inon Barnatan in Berkeley
United States Various: Renée Fleming (soprano), Inon Barnatan (piano), Tessa Lark (violin). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, 3.5.2026. (HS)
Musical magic from Yuja Wang and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in San Francisco
United States Prokofiev, Tsfasman: Yuja Wang (piano and director), Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Matthew Truscott (concertmaster and leader). San Francisco Symphony Great Performers Series, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 26.4.2026. (HS)
Flutist Claire Chase finds depth and beauty in her San Francisco recital
United States Various, ‘Density 2036’: Claire Chase (flute), Jacob Felix Heule (live sound). San Francisco Performances, Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, 18.4.2026. (HS)
The magical clarinet of Anthony McGill beguiles in a San Francisco recital
United States Various: Anthony McGill (clarinet), Gloria Chien (piano). San Francisco Performances, Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, 3.4.2026. (HS)
Bassist Edgar Meyer joins the Dover String Quartet for an intriguing San Francisco concert
United States Various: Edgar Meyer (double bass), Dover String Quartet (Joel Link, Bryan Lee [violins], Hezekiah Leun [viola], Camden Shaw [cello]). Cal Performances, Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, 27.3.2026. (HS)
