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Music@Menlo’s “Creative Capitals”
Music@Menlo's 16th season, 'Creative Capitals', celebrates music from seven cities. The festival includes concerts, lectures, masterclasses, and a new program pairing senior musicians with rising stars.
Chamber Music Amid the Wineries
Napa Valley wineries host Music in the Vineyards event in August, featuring performances by renowned quartets, a piano trio, and apprentice quartet from Boston.
The Takacs Quartet Plays the Bartok Cycle
The Takacs Quartet is set to perform all six of Bartok’s string quartets at Cal Performances. The concerts offer a rare chance to witness Bartok's musical evolution over 30 years.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
Classical Californians: Jake Heggie
Composer Jake Heggie is this week's Classical Californian
Curtis Stewart: Beyond Genre
Four-time Grammy-nominated Violinist Curtis Stewart is a rare musician who comfortably inhabits classical, jazz, and pop spaces all at once. The son of a Greek jazz violinist and an African-American jazz tuba player, Stewart also embraces multiple cultural identities that profoundly inform his work as a composer and performer.
Valentine’s Day Playlists for the Creative Thinker
Celebrate Valentine's Day with unique playlists, featuring love songs from video games, obscure modern classical pieces, and a dark side-inspired list for Star Wars fans.
Gay Guerilla: Julius Eastman Comes to Los Angeles
This article explores the life and work of Julius Eastman, a gay Black American composer who fused jazz and classical music. It discusses his struggle with identity, his unique compositions, and his posthumous recognition.
Bolero: Classical or Pop?
Explore the rich history of bolero music, from its classical and popular beginnings in Cuba and Spain to its evolution and influence in Latin America and beyond.