BRAVA, MAESTRA! to Honor San José Chamber Orchestra Founder
San José Chamber Orchestra will present a season-opening tribute to founder Barbara Day Turner, who is stepping down after 35 years of leadership.
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Manfred Honeck to Serve as San Francisco Symphony Festival Director
The San Francisco Symphony appoints conductor Manfred Honeck as Festival Director, a newly created role in which he will conceive and lead an annual multi-week festival exploring themes of human experience through symphonic works.
THE NEW WORLD Opens Symphony San Jose Season
Symphony San Jose launches its 25th anniversary season with a program celebrating 250 years of American spirit, featuring Aaron Copland's Billy the Kid, Jonathan Leshnoff's Rhapsody on America with pianist Joyce Yang, and Dvořák's New World Symphony.
San Francisco Symphony Reveals October 2026 Programming
The San Francisco Symphony will present orchestral series programs, special events, and performances featuring conductors Elim Chan, Karina Canellakis, and Santtu Matias-Rouvali, along with soloists including Renée Fleming and Lang Lang.
Liana Bérubé to Succeed Barbara Day Turner at San José Chamber Orchestra
Liana Bérubé will take the baton from San José Chamber Orchestra founder Barbara Day Turner as the ensemble begins its 36th season with a tribute concert celebrating Turner's 35 seasons of leadership.
Kent Nagano to Return to Berkeley Symphony Podium for Season Opener
Music Director Laureate Kent Nagano will return to Berkeley Symphony, leading a Mendelssohn program with pianist Mari Kodama and the world premiere of Alex Nante's VATER UNSER.
SF Symphony to Present A CONCERT FOR MTT Honoring Michael Tilson Thomas
The San Francisco Symphony will honor Michael Tilson Thomas with a memorial concert featuring longtime collaborators including Audra McDonald, Yuja Wang, and Jamie Bernstein at Davies Symphony Hall.
San Francisco Symphony to Welcome Three New Musicians Next Season
Jung-Eun Shin, Michael Stevens, and James Benoit will join the San Francisco Symphony orchestra, alongside previously revealed cellist Starla Breshears, as new members of the roster.
Ensemble for These Times Names Winners of 2026 Solo Piano Call for Scores
Ensemble for These Times selected 13 composers for its third Call for Scores for Solo Piano, with works to be performed by pianist Dale Tsang in San Francisco and Berkeley.
SF Symphony Will Perform ALL SAN FRANCISCO CONCERT in September
Giancarlo Guerrero will conduct San Francisco Symphony's annual community tribute concert, featuring bassoonist Joshua Elmore in a solo debut with the orchestra.
Symphony San Jose Will Perform SYMPHONIC SPOOKTACULAR in October
Symphony San Jose will present a Halloween-themed concert led by conductor Peter Jaffe, featuring vocalist Bianca Orsi and an on-stage costume contest at the California Theatre.
San Francisco Symphony Will Host 2026-27 Opening Gala in September
Giancarlo Guerrero will conduct the San Francisco Symphony's season-opening gala, with violinist Hilary Hahn performing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto at Davies Symphony Hall.
SF Symphony to Open 2026-27 Season with Hilary Hahn at Opening Gala
Violinist Hilary Hahn will join the San Francisco Symphony for its season-opening gala, part of a month of programming led by Giancarlo Guerrero featuring Samara Joy, Gregory Alan Isakov and Fantastic Negrito.
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER & KELLI O'HARA at San Francisco Symphony
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara at the San Francisco Symphony is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why live performance is so magical.
Review: Festival Napa Valley Perfectly Blends Music, Cuisine, and the Best of Wine Country
As Festival Napa Valley celebrates its 20th Anniversary Summer Season, running July 4–19, the opening weekend perfectly illustrated why the festival has become one of the country's most sought-after cultural destinations
Music at Kohl Mansion Receives Chamber Music America's 2026 Community Impact Award
Music at Kohl Mansion and Executive Director Patricia Kristof Moy have been named Chamber Music America's 2026 Community Impact/Presenter of the Year.
San Francisco Symphony 2026-27 Season Single Tickets to Go on Sale in July
Single tickets for the San Francisco Symphony's 2026–27 season are set to go on sale, with newly added programs including a memorial concert for Michael Tilson Thomas, Lang Lang in Recital, and Carmina burana.
Audra McDonald and More to Join SF Symphony's A CONCERT FOR MTT
The San Francisco Symphony will present a memorial concert honoring Michael Tilson Thomas, featuring Audra McDonald, Yuja Wang, and others, with tributes, archival footage, and performances.
NYO JAZZ to Embark on Asia Tour Led by Kris Johnson With Dee Dee Bridgewater
Carnegie Hall's NYO JAZZ will tour Asia this summer under bandleader Kris Johnson, with Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater as special guest, following concerts at Carnegie Hall and SFJAZZ.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music to Add Three New Faculty Members From Top West Coast Ensembles
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced three faculty appointments: Joseph Pereira of the LA Philharmonic, Tim Keeler of Chanticleer, and Michael Cox of SF Opera and Ballet Orchestras.
Handel's TOLOMEO to be Presented by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale is launching a new chapter in its artistic history with a semi-staged production of Handel's Tolomeo.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Elim Chan Named Next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony
Elim Chan will become The San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2027.
SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close Symphony San Jose's Season
Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP as its season finale at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring harpist Katherine Siochi performing Ginastera's Harp Concerto alongside works by Nielsen and Shostakovich.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Kaimana Quartet Returns to the Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Kaimana Quartet will perform and teach at the alumni-founded Hawai'i Chamber Music Festival, continuing a multi-year partnership with the tuition-free Young Artists Program in Honolulu.
Video: San Francisco Opera Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono on 30 Years of Bringing Grand Opera to Life
San Francisco Opera has released a video featuring Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono, who reflects on his nearly 30-year career with the company and how donor support makes grand opera possible on the West Coast.
Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA with Eun Sun Kim Will Come to San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera will present Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, in Keith Warner's contemporary museum staging featuring a cast including Elena Pankratova and Elza van den Heever.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.
Symphony San Jose Will Perform SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close 2025-26 Season
Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by Nielsen, Ginastera, and Shostakovich, with harpist Katherine Siochi as soloist.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Steinway Society - The Bay Area Unveils 32nd Season Lineup
Steinway Society - The Bay Area announced its upcoming 32nd concert season, featuring six internationally acclaimed pianists performing live at the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Cupertino, CA, with a home viewing option also available.
Video: First Look at LA TRAVIATA at Opera San José
Opera San José has released first look footage of LA TRAVIATA, Verdi's beloved tragic love story now playing through May 3, 2026 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose.
Michael Tilson Thomas, Longtime San Francisco Symphony Leader, Dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, pianist, and composer who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, has died at 81.
Video: First Look at THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera has released first look footage of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, Gioachino Rossini's beloved comedic masterpiece, running May 28 through June 21, 2026 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.
Conductor James Gaffigan to Lead Chicago Symphony, NSO & San Francisco Symphony in Spring 2026
James Gaffigan will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony this spring, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet among featured soloists.
Symphony San Jose Appoints Rachel Ostler & Sam Weiser as Co-Concertmasters
Symphony San Jose has appointed Rachel Ostler and Sam Weiser as co-concertmasters following a year-long national search, filling the position vacant since Robin Mayforth's retirement in 2024.
San Francisco Symphony Unveils May 2026 Programming Lineup
The San Francisco Symphony will present four Orchestral Series programs in May 2026, featuring Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt, guest conductors, a world premiere, and free community chamber concerts.
Symphony San Jose To Present Beethoven’s PASTORALE With Dvořák And Bates
Symphony San Jose will perform works by Beethoven, Dvořák, and Mason Bates at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose on May 9 and 10, 2026, with conductor Vinay Parameswaran.
San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring 26 Guest Conductors and More
The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season.
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NYFOS Next: This Now Naked Life The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (11/15-11/15) |
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Carnegie Hall Presents: Santiago Cañón-Valencia and Victor Santiago Asuncion Carnegie Hall (11/10-11/10) |
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American Composers Orchestra: Hello, America: We Gather Here at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (10/27-10/27) |
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American Composers Orchestra: New Virtuoso: Low End Theory at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (3/18-3/18) |
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Celebrate Beethoven!: Turning the Key Alice Tully Hall (9/17-9/17) |
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New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis (10/20-10/20) |
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NYFOS Next: A Perfect Rose: Dorothy Parker Songs The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (9/27-9/27) |
