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 Francisco / Bay Area Classical Music News Coverage — Page 3
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in San Francisco / Bay Area.
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.
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.
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.
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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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New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis (10/20-10/20) |
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Carnegie Hall Presents: Santiago Cañón-Valencia and Victor Santiago Asuncion Carnegie Hall (11/10-11/10) |
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NYFOS Next: A Perfect Rose: Dorothy Parker Songs The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (9/27-9/27) |
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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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NYFOS Next: This Now Naked Life The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (11/15-11/15) |
