Berkeley – Seen and Heard International

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

18/03/202511/03/2025 by Harvey Steiman

United 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

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

18/02/2025 by Harvey Steiman

United 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

Wu Han, Arnaud Sussman and David Finckel excel with Mendelssohn in Berkeley

11/02/2025 by Harvey Steiman

United States Haydn, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn: Wu Han (piano), Arnaud Sussmann (violin), David Finckel (cello). Cal Performances, Hertz Hall, University of California Berkeley, 9.2.2025. (HS)

Arnaud Sussmann (violin), Wu Han (piano), and David Finckel (cello)

Lise Davidsen finds riches with (mostly) majestic singing in her Berkeley recital

07/02/202506/02/2025 by Harvey Steiman

United States Various: Lise Davidsen (soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley. 4.2.2025. (HS)

Soprano Lise Davidsen and pianist Malcolm Martineau © Katie Ravas/Drew Altizer Photography

Soprano Asmik Grigorian and pianist Lukas Geniušas find Rachmaninoff’s musical soul in their Berkeley recital

05/01/202518/12/2024 by Harvey Steiman

United States Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff: Asmik Grigorian (soprano), Lukas Geniušas (piano). Cal Performances, Hertz Hall, University of California Berkeley, 15.12.2024 (HS)

Soprano Asmik Grigorian at Hertz Hall © Brittany Hosea-Small

Violinist Maxim Vengerov punches his way through a Berkeley recital

26/11/2024 by Harvey Steiman

United States Various: Maxim Vengerov (violin), Polina Osetinskaya (piano). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, 23.11.2024. (HS)

Violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya at a previous recital © Fadi Kheir

Edgar Meyer’s chamber music trios mix freshness and virtuosity in Berkeley recital

26/10/202423/10/2024 by Harvey Steiman

United States Bach, Meyer: Tessa Lark (violin), Josh Roman (cello), Edgar Meyer (double bass). Presented by Cal Performances, Hertz Hall, University of California, Berkeley, 20.10.2024. (HS)

Tessa Lark (violin), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and Josh Roman (cello) at Hertz Hall © Harvey Steiman

Extra dimensions from dance lift Julia Bullock’s touching Messiaen song cycle in Berkeley

26/10/202401/10/2024 by Harvey Steiman

United States Messiaen, Harawi: Julia Bullock (soprano), Conor Hanick (piano), American Modern Opera Company. Presented by Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, 27.9.2024. (HS)

Pianist Conor Hanick, singer Julia Bullock and dancer Or Schraiber © Brittany Hosea-Small

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