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Berkeley Rep’s Next Artistic Director
Johanna Pfaelzer, former head of New York Stage and Film, is set to become the new Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep from the 2019-20 season, succeeding Tony Taccone.
California Symphony’s ‘Beethoven and Bernstein’
The California Symphony honors Leonard Bernstein's centennial with a concert featuring music from Candide, West Side Story, and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.
Return of ‘Black Odyssey’ at Cal Shakes
"Black Odyssey" at Cal Shakes reinterprets Odysseus' journey. The play features Ulysses Lincoln, an African-American soldier returning home from Iraq, traversing through African-American history.
‘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."
California Symphony Accompanies a Snowman…
California Symphony presents 'Tis the Symphony, featuring a live accompaniment to the 1982 animated film, The Snowman. The program includes holiday music and an audience singalong.
Berkeley Symphony’s ‘You Have a Voice’
Berkeley Symphony presents a concert inspired by the centennial of women's suffrage, featuring works by Dessner, Kouyoumdjian, and Brahms, with Kelley O’Connor and SF Girls Chorus.
‘Living the Shuffle’ in Berkeley
Robert Townsend, renowned actor and director, shares his unique journey from a Chicago childhood to Hollywood success in his one-man show, Living the Shuffle, at The Marsh Berkeley.
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
