United States Berg, Mahler: Irene Roberts (mezzo-soprano), San Francisco Symphony / Sir Donald Runnicles (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 29.9.2025. (HS)
An emphatic Mahler First Symphony from Sir Donald Runnicles in San Francisco
Harvey Steiman
Gaffigan and the San Francisco Symphony make magic with jazz-infused ‘classical’ music
United States Various: Hélène Grimaud (piano), San Francisco Symphony / James Gaffigan (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 18.9.2025. (HS)
With van Zweden on the podium, San Francisco Symphony gets feisty with Tchaikovsky and Respighi
United States Adams, Tchaikovsky, Respighi: Parker Van Ostrand (piano), San Francisco Symphony / Jap van Zweden (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 11.9.2025. (HS)
Musical values carry Rigoletto to the heights at the San Francisco Opera
United States Verdi, Rigoletto: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of San Francisco Opera / Eun Sun Kim (conductor). War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 5.9.2025. (HS)
Who knew the sarabande came from Africa? Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma at Berkeley
United 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)
Aspen Festival finale meets expectations with Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto and The Planets
United States Aspen Music Festival 2025 [15]: Klein Music Tent, Harris Hall, Aspen. (HS)
An ‘arena’ La bohème, a rock concerto and a glistening violin debut in Aspen
United States Aspen Music Festival 2025 [14]: Klein Music Tent, Harris Hall, Aspen. (HS)
Mixed results in Aspen cello concertos featuring Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Alisa Weilerstein
United States Aspen Music Festival 2025 [13]: Klein Music Tent, Harris Hall, Aspen. (HS)
