Berkeley Symphony Opens 2024-25 Symphonic Series With STORIES FROM HOME
Berkeley Symphony, led by Music Director Joseph Young, will open the 2024–25 Symphonic Series with Stories From Home on Sunday, November 10 at 4 p.
San Francisco / Bay Area Classical Music News Coverage — Page 3
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in San Francisco / Bay Area.
SjDANCEco to Present ELEVATE with San José Chamber Orchestra Next Week
sjDANCEco and the San José Chamber Orchestra collaborate for ELEVATE, a performance on October 11 and 12, showcasing contemporary dance and orchestral music in San José.
San José Chamber Orchestra Opens 34th Season With World Premiere Percussion Concerto
San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) will open its 34th concert season with ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW in San José on Sunday, October 20.
Ukrainian Pianist Anna Fedorova Opens 30th Steinway Society Season
Ukrainian pianist Anna Fedorova will open the 30th season of the Steinway Society - The Bay Area on October 5.
San Francisco Symphony Chorus Goes on Strike, Forcing Cancellations
The San Francisco Symphony Chorus went on strike Thursday amid ongoing financial challenges at the orchestra, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled performances of Verdi’s Requiem.
Photos: THE HANDMAID'S TALE at San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera is presenting the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood.
California Symphony Collaborates With San Francisco's Amateur Music Network For Season Opener
California Symphony announced its season launch with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and a pop-up event featuring San Francisco's Amateur Music Network on September 21-22.
Symphony San Jose Opens Season With JON NAKAMATSU & THE JAZZ AGE In October
Symphony San Jose has announced its season opener featuring Jon Nakamatsu and The Jazz Age on October 5 and 6.
San Francisco Symphony To Host Annual ALL SAN FRANCISCO Concert
The SF Symphony's All SF Concert on Sep 12 features conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, Principal Harp Katherine Siochi, and the Orchestra in a special performance.
Merola Concludes All Female-Directed Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale
Merola Opera Program's 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, where the best and brightest of tomorrow's operatic stars offer up a sampling of opera's greatest hits and hidden gems.
Single Tickets For San Francisco Symphony 2024–25 Season Concerts On Sale This Saturday
Single tickets for all SF Symphony 2024–25 season concerts will be available starting Saturday, July 20.
Chamber Music Marin Unveils Line-Up For 2024-2025 Concert Series
Chamber Music Marin has unveiled its 2024-2025 concert series.
Berkeley Symphony Announces Its 2024-25 Season
Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2024–25 season, led by Music Director Joseph Young.
San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Welcomes Conductor Radu Paponiu As New Wattis Foundation Music Director
The SF Symphony Youth Orchestra has announced Radu Paponiu as the new Wattis Foundation Music Director starting in the 2024–25 season.
Cynthia Erivo to Join Esa-Pekka Salonen and the SF Symphony in Concert in September
London-born Broadway and film actress and singer Cynthia Erivo will join Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony in concert at Davies Symphony Hall in September.
Alma Deutscher to Return to Opera San José for Family-Friendly THE MAGIC FLUTE
Launching Opera San José’s 41st season is a family-friendly production of The Magic Flute, to be conducted by prodigy composer/conductor Alma Deutscher.
Tyler Taylor Named as Winner of Fourth Annual Emerging Black Composers Project
The San Francisco Symphony, in partnership with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music has named Tyler Taylor is the winner of the fourth annual Emerging Black Composers Project prize.
PianoSonoma to Present 2024 Vino & Vibrato Concert Series
PianoSonoma will present 2024 Vino & Vibrato concert series.
Symphony San Jose to Present Season-Closing Program with Nakamatsu and Shimono in June
Symphony San Jose will present REMEMBER THE TITANS on Saturday, June 1 2024 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:30pm at The California Theatre.
San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Celebrates Music Director Daniel Stewart In His Final Concert This May
Join the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra as they honor Music Director Daniel Stewart in his final concert on May 19.
San Jose Chamber Orchestra Will Present THE TELEGRAPH QUARTET This Month
San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) will continue its 33rd concert season with SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC, an intimate evening featuring special guests San Francisco-based Telegraph Quartet and SJCO principal players for one performance only, on Saturday, April 27.
JOHN LEGEND: A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES is Coming to SF Symphony
Multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend will join the San Francisco Symphony to bring John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories with the San Francisco Symphony to audiences this summer.
Michael Tilson Thomas Appointed Distinguished Professor Of Music At The San Francisco Conservatory Of Music
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has named conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) as the institution's Distinguished Professor of Music.
Steinway Society to Present Trio Wanderer In Concert Next Month
Steinway Society – The Bay Area will present one of the world's foremost chamber ensembles on April 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm PST at St.
Steinway Society - The Bay Area Presents Pavel Kolesnikov In Palo Alto In April
Steinway Society – The Bay Area will present the daring and imaginative classical pianist Pavel Kolesnikov in concert on April 7, 2024 at 2:30 pm PST at Cubberley Community Center Theatre in Palo Alto, Ca.
San José Chamber Orchestra Presents THE TELEGRAPH QUARTET This April
San José Chamber Orchestra continues its 33rd concert season with SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC, an intimate evening featuring special guests San Francisco-based Telegraph Quartet and SJCO principal players for one performance only, on Saturday, April 27.
Review: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall
What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall?
21V to Present RECLAIMING RADICAL
The San Francisco Bay Area's 21V choral ensemble, under the direction of Dr.
San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen Announced As 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureate
Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, has been named the 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureate.
San José Chamber Orchestra Presents MANDOLIN MADNESS March 17 With A World Premiere Concerto
San José Chamber Orchestra presents MANDOLIN MADNESS on March 17 featuring a World Premiere concerto for two mandolins and orchestra.
Berkeley Symphony Welcomes New Executive Director Marion Atherton
Berkeley Symphony welcomes Marion Atherton as its new Executive Director.
Esa-Pekka Salonen, SF Symphony, and Violinist Lisa Batiashvili to Launch California Tour
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony, along with violinist Lisa Batiashvili, embark on a three-concert Southern California tour March 20–22.
San José Chamber Orchestra Presents FANTASIA, February 11
San José Chamber Orchestra presents FANTASIA.
Esa-Pekka Salonen To Conduct SF Symphony In Three Programs At Davies Symphony Hall
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts SF Symphony in three programs at Davies Symphony Hall in February and March 2024.
SF Symphony to Present Lunar New Year: Year Of The Dragon Concert
SF Symphony will present Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon concert on Feb 17, 2024.
Dalia Stasevska And Jukka-Pekka Saraste Conduct San Francisco Symphony At Davies Symphony Hall
Guest conductors Dalia Stasevska and Jukka-Pekka Saraste lead the San Francisco Symphony in two weeks of concerts at Davies Symphony Hall in January and February.
Michael Tilson Thomas Music Director of San Francisco Symphony Announces Schedule Updates
San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas is reducing his upcoming conducting schedule with the Orchestra and has withdrawn from his upcoming January 18–20 and February 23–25 programs in order to focus on his health.
Jaap Van Zweden Conducts The San Francisco Symphony At Davies Symphony Hall, January 11–13
Conductor Jaap van Zweden leads the San Francisco Symphony in concerts on January 11–13.
The San Francisco Symphony's Shenson Spotlight Series Highlights Ascendant Artists Through Four Debut Recitals
The San Francisco Symphony’s Shenson Spotlight Series, now in its third season, features ascendant artists in their Davies Symphony Hall recital debuts.
Ross McKee Foundation Announces 2023 Laureates And Laureate Final Concert
The Ross McKee Foundation has announced the laureates of its 26th Annual Ross McKee Piano Competition, Claire Chang (14), Tyler Chew (16), Ariel Chien (16) and Emma Lai (17).