Berkeley Symphony Continues 54th Season With REFRACTED LIGHT
Berkeley Symphony will continue its 54th season with Refracted Light, the second concert in its 2025–26 Symphonic Series, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 4 p.
San Francisco / Bay Area Classical Music News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in San Francisco / Bay Area.
Single Tickets for San Francisco Symphony's 2025–26 Season Go On Sale July 19
The San Francisco Symphony has announced that single tickets for all 2025–26 season concerts will go on sale Saturday, July 19.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Names Peter Whelan as New Music Director
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has selected acclaimed conductor, harpsichordist, solo bassoonist, and Olivier Award winner Peter Whelan as its next Music Director.
Music at Kohl Mansion Unveils 2025–26 Season Featuring Top International Chamber Artists
Music at Kohl Mansion has announced its highly anticipated 43rd season of chamber music concerts, bringing an exciting lineup of acclaimed ensembles from across the globe to the historic Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, CA.
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra Names Martin West to Newly Endowed Role
As San Francisco Ballet prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of its orchestra in the 2025–2026 season, the company has announced two major developments: a newly ratified labor agreement with the orchestra’s union, and the naming of its Music Director and Principal Conductor position in honor of
Symphony San Jose Extends Executive Artistic Director's Contract Through The 2027/2028 Season
As Symphony San Jose wraps up its 2025/2026 season with this weekend's performances, its board of directors has announced that it has signed CEO and Executive Artistic Director Robert Massey to a three-year contract extension, securing the orchestra's leadership through the 2027/2028 season.
Esa-Pekka Salonen And San Francisco Symphony Release Four New Recordings On Apple Music Classical
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are releasing four new SFS Media digital-only spatial audio recordings via the Apple Music Classical app in the coming months, beginning with Jean Sibelius's Finlandia, recorded live in concert March 14–16, 2024 and available for list
Symphony San Jose Ends Season With ESPAÑA Spanish Tribute In June
The season closes with España — a musical trip through Spain led by Spanish conductor Jose Luis Gomez and featuring Gabriela Lena Frank’s Escaramuza, and Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez performed by Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre.
San Francisco Symphony SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Season Begins In June
From June 26 to August 3, the San Francisco Symphony's summer season includes three classical programs with violinist Blake Pouliot, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and violin duo TwoSet Violin; two film concerts with the Orchestra playing the scores of How to Train Your Dragon and The
Esa-Pekka Salonen And The San Francisco Symphony Close 2024–25 Season With Four Programs Celebrating Salonen
This May and June, Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony close out the 2024–25 season with four dynamic programs, marking the culmination of Salonen's influential five-year tenure as Music Director.
Berkeley Symphony To Celebrate Music Director Joseph Young At TRIUMPH Concert
Berkeley Symphony will close its 2024–25 Symphonic Series with Triumph on Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.
Chamber Music Marin Announces Line-Up For Their 2025-2026 Chamber Music Concert Series
Chamber Music Marin has announced the line-up for their 2025-2026 Chamber Music Concert Series which takes place October 19, 2025 through May 17, 2026 at Mt.
Ensemble For These Times Calls For Scores For PIANO FOUR-HANDS
Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) its holding its first-ever Call for Scores for music for piano four-hands.
Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th Birthday Concert Program Announced At Davies Symphony Hall
On Saturday, April 26, at 7:30pm, the San Francisco Symphony celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday with a one-night-only performance.
San Francisco Symphony Announces Three SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Programs
The San Francisco Symphony has announced three upcoming performances as part of the 2025 Summer with the Symphony season.
Symphony San Jose Unveils 2025 - 2026 Season Featuring Classical, Contemporary and More
Symphony San Jose has revealed its 2025/2026 season—one filled with an exciting mix of classical masterpieces, contemporary discoveries, light classics, film music, pops, ballet, and education concerts.
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISMTAS BALLET is Coming to BroadwaySF
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet will return to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert at San Francisco’s Davies Hall
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert at San Francisco’s Davies Hall, prompting audience confrontations and heightened security.
Steinway Society Presents Classical Pianist Florian Noack Live In Cupertino
Belgian pianist Florian Noack's program offers a captivating journey through rich landscapes of romantic and early 20th century music, blending intense emotion, vivid storytelling, and virtuosity.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND and More to Close Diablo Ballet 31st Season
Diablo Ballet’s 31st Season will conclude with the brand-new production of Alice in Wonderland by choreographer Brian Enos.
The San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring World Premieres and More
The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026.
San José Chamber Orchestra Presents SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC With Tangent Winds In April
San José Chamber Orchestra will present “SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC” (A Program of All-American Composers) featuring Tangent Winds quartet on Sunday April 27, 2025 at 7 pm at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Avenue, San José 95125.
The San Francisco Symphony To Present Orchestra Series and More In April
The San Francisco Symphony's April programming lineup features an Orchestral Series program led by Marin Alsop and featuring pianist and composer Gabriela Montero, Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday concert, and more.
SF Symphony Appoints New Principal Bassoon Joshua Elmore and Section Percussionist Stan Muncy
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have appointed two new musicians: Principal Bassoon Joshua Elmore and Section Percussionist Stan Muncy.
PAUL SIMON IN CONCERT: A QUIET CELEBRATION Comes To Davies Symphony Hall In July
On July 19 & 21–22, Another Planet Entertainment and the San Francisco Symphony will present Paul Simon in Concert: A Quiet Celebration at Davies Symphony Hall.
Symphony San Jose Presents Beethoven's EROICA March 8 And 9
Symphony San Jose will present BEETHOVEN'S EROICA on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:30pm at The California Theatre.
SF MUSICIANS FOR LA: A BENEFIT FOR FIRE RELIEF Announced At Davies Symphony Hall
In response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January, the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Musicians of the San Francisco Symphony are teaming up to present SF Musicians for LA: A Benefit for Fire Relief on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30pm at Davies Sym
Israel Philharmonic to Embark on Five-City US Tour in Florida and California
The Israel Philharmonic will return to the United States for a five-city tour, March 19–26, 2025, conducted by Music Director Lahav Shani.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet to Celebrate 31st Season With Annual Gala
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 31st season with Smuin’s Annual Gala.
San Francisco Symphony Celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas At 80th Birthday Concert
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the San Francisco Symphony celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday with a one-night-only performance featuring MTT alongside the Orchestra.
New Documentary On San Francisco Symphony's PROMETHEUS: THE POEM OF FIRE Premieres This Week
Mezzo TV, in association with Cartier, will present the world premiere of a documentary and performance film of the San Francisco Symphony and Cartier's 2024 multisensory presentation of Alexander Scriabin's Prometheus: The Poem of Fire.
Steinway Society Presents Alexander Malofeev In Concert This January
Russian concert pianist Alexander Malofeev will perform live in concert for Steinway Society - The Bay Area on Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2:30 p.
Review: SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater
What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater?
Pianist Vikingur Ólafsson to Premiere John Adams's AFTER THE FALL With the San Francisco Symphony
Pianist Vikingur Ólafsson will premiere John Adams's new piano concerto, After the Fall, with the San Francisco Symphony.
Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus's JOURNEY Concert Set for December
Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus will present JOURNEY, a festive concert from December 13-15, 2024, featuring 60 singers from diverse backgrounds at Campbell United Methodist Church.
The Choral Project and San José Chamber Orchestra to Present WINTER'S GIFTS Concert
The Choral Project (TCP) and the San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) will present Winter's Gifts: WISH, a special wintertime concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of this cherished collaboration.
San Francisco Opera Orchestra Signs New Short-Term Contract, Extending Long-Term Contract Negotiations
San Francisco Opera Orchestra has signed another short-term contract extension to allow for additional negotiation time toward a long-term contract.
Festival Napa Valley Remembers Jan Shrem, Founding Benefactor And Visionary Patron
Festival Napa Valley honors the legacy of Jan Shrem, a founding benefactor and visionary patron, reflecting on his contributions to the arts and the community from 1930 to 2024.
Photos: BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY at San Francisco Opera
Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's October 26th performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, conducted by Eun Sun Kim, here!
Congregation Emanu-El Cantors' Concert Series To Present POLYPHONY
The Nazareth-based POLYPHONY music ensemble will make its San Francisco debut on December 7.