The Jupiter String Quartet seemed to enter a private world together while performing on Thursday, telling stories as if possessed.

Variety’s the theme this spring, as San Diego County concerts explore the many exciting sides of classical music.

From a hypnotic psych set from Flaming Lips spinoff Brainwasher to Total Wife’s test of eardrum-assaulting endurance, rock & roll ruled day three of South by Southwest Music. Still, we found pockets ...