Beethoven

Although the original score was written for an orchestra of flutes, oboes and a variety of other string and wind instruments, Kavakos, Ax and Ma offered a fulfilling rendition of the symphony; the addition of other winds was volitional.

Kissin graced the stage of Davies Symphony Hall on a brisk San Francisco night to perform a recital spanning mood and musical epochs.

The immersive three piece set boasted an eclectic and dazzling bill that spanned genre, style and theme, keeping audience members — as well as the dancers — on their toes.

The eminent musician made her San Francisco debut April 3, armed with an illustrious program accoutred with star-studded pieces — from Scarlatti to the Schumanns, it spanned centuries of musical epochs. 

There always seems to come a point when Eve (Sandra Oh) makes her way even further down the rabbit hole — down what, over four seasons, has marked a steep descent for the former MI6 agent. But, episode six brings her worst digression from morality yet.

Throngs of spiffy symphony patrons ambled into Davies Symphony Hall like Amphion’s stones taking their place to experience Beethoven’s “The Creatures of Prometheus."

Since its founding in 1996, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has made a name for itself through symphonic rock renditions of Christmas classics. (Indeed, there are far too few orchestras so ready to rock.) The concert welcomed the holiday season with flashing neon lasers and jaw-dropping pyrotechnics.

I don’t know the exact moment I fell out of love with playing music. Somewhere amid angry spit and demoralizing comments, I grew to fear the piano.

My favorite thing about love letters isn’t the sentiment or the craft, however — it’s the generality.