United States Tchaikovsky, Eugene Onegin: Chorus and Orchestra of San Francisco Opera / Vassilis Christopoulos (conductor). War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 25.9.2022. (HS)
A lukewarm Eugene Onegin at San Francisco Opera
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Randall Goosby brings flash and levity to a Florence Price concerto
United States Mozart, Florence Price, R. Strauss: Randall Goosby (violin), San Francisco Symphony / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 24.9.2022. (HS)
John Adams’ Antony and Cleopatra delivers a punch in its world premiere at San Francisco Opera
United States John Adams, Antony and Cleopatra: Soloists, chorus and orchestra of San Francisco Opera / Eun Sun Kim (conductor). War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 15.9.2022. (HS)
Pianist Hiromi Uehara is redefining the possibilities for combining classical music and jazz
United States Hiromi Solo: Hiromi Uehara (piano). SFJAZZ, Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, 9/9/2022. (HS)
A ghostly dance set to Bernard Hermann’s Psycho score and a Twyla Tharp ballet celebrating New Orleans
United States Various: Artists of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and Orchestra / Emil de Cou and Josh Archibald-Seiffer (conductors). Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, 17.7.2022. (JRo)
Sonic richness and depth from Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony
United States Stucky, Adams, Sibelius: Víkingur Ólafsson (piano), San Francisco Symphony / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 23.6.2022. (HS)
National Brass Ensemble impresses with flair and finesse in three world premieres
United States Various: National Brass Ensemble / Eun Sun Kim (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 20.6.2022. (HS)
Strong cast, striking visuals and beautiful finish lift San Francisco Opera’s Dream of the Red Chamber revival
United States Bright Sheng, Dream of the Red Chamber: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of San Francisco Opera / Darrell Ang (conductor). War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 14.6.2022. (HS)