Ólafsson, Rouvali and the Philharmonia at Berkeley intrigue with different approaches

United StatesUnited States Various: Vikingur Ólafsson (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Santtu-Matias Rouvali (conductor). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, 18-19.10.2025. (HS)

Pianist Vikingur Ólafsson takes a bow at Zellerbach Hall © Kristen Loken

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Isidore Quartet brings energy and joy to a lively program in Berkeley

United StatesUnited States Haydn, G. Smith, Dvořák: Isidore String Quartet (Phoenix Avalon, Adrian Steele [violins], Devin Moore [viola], Joshua McClendon [cello]). Cal Performances, Hertz Hall, University of California Berkeley, 12.10.2025. (HS)

Joshua McClendon (cello) and Devin Moore (viola) in Berkeley © Brittany Hosea

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Who knew the sarabande came from Africa? Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma at Berkeley

United StatesUnited States Sarabande Africaine’: Yo-Yo Ma (cellist), Angélique Kidjo (singer), Thierry Vaton (piano), David Donatien (percussion). Cal Performances, Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, 30.8.2025. (HS)

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and singer/composer Angélique Kidjo in ‘Sarabande Africaine’ © Drew Altizer

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Vienna Philharmonic make an impact over three evenings in Berkeley

United StatesUnited States Various: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Vienna Philharmonic / Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, 5, 6 & 7.3.2025. (HS)

Yefim Bronfman plays Beethoven with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Vienna Philharmonic © Drew Altizer Photography

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Takács Quartet finds delightful twists in Haydn, Britten and Beethoven in their Berkeley recital

United StatesUnited States Haydn, Britten, Beethoven: Takács Quartet (Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes [violins], Richard O’Neill [viola], András Fejér [cello]). Cal Performances, Hertz Hall, University of California Berkeley, 16.2.2025. (HS)

Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes (violins), András Fejér (cello), and Richard O’Neill (viola) © Harvey Steiman

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