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Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream

Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream

Lara Downes' new CD, "America Again," explores the American dream through diverse American composers, inspired by the Charleston shootings.

06/18/2020
Max Richter Revisits ‘Notebooks’ at Cal Performances

Max Richter Revisits ‘Notebooks’ at Cal Performances

Max Richter, with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble, will perform politically-inspired works at Cal Performances. The concert includes pieces influenced by world events and literature.

03/06/2020
‘The Routes of Slavery’ at Cal Performances

‘The Routes of Slavery’ at Cal Performances

"Jordi Savall's program, The Routes of Slavery, showcases unheard music from colonial times, representing 400 years of captivity. The program aims to express the hope and emotions of the oppressed."

03/06/2020
Jonathan Biss Finishes Beethoven Cycle at Cal Performances

Jonathan Biss Finishes Beethoven Cycle at Cal Performances

Pianist Jonathan Biss concludes his seven-concert series at Cal Performances, having played all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Biss highlights the variety and endlessness of Beethoven's works.

03/06/2020
Tradition Layered on Tradition at Cal Performances

Tradition Layered on Tradition at Cal Performances

The Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra are set to perform their signature production, La Bayadere, at Zellerbach Hall. Jeremy Geffen, Cal Performances' new director, discusses his role and the uniqueness of the venue.

11/07/2019
Cal Performances’ Next Season

Cal Performances’ Next Season

Cal Performances' 2019/20 season features diverse dance and music, Beethoven’s 250th birthday celebration, emerging talents like Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and a world premiere by Samuel Adams.

06/03/2019

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