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“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
SOLD OUT: Get Tickets to Our Next SKY Concert: Classical Americana LIVE with Lara Downes and Pianist Jeremy Denk
"Sold-out KDFC SKY Concert featuring Lara Downes and Jeremy Denk on Nov 8, 2023, at the Bowes Performing Arts Building, San Francisco. Enjoy American classics and post-concert reception."
Nutcrackers, Messiahs, and More, Oh My!
Explore the holiday season's classical music performances, from Dance-Along Nutcracker to Messiah concerts. Discover kid-friendly shows and traditional productions in various locations.
Watch Kronos Quartet Play Live During Monday’s Eclipse
The Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco is hosting a concert event, "233rd day, before and after Totality", by Wayne Grim and Kronos Quartet, inspired by the solar eclipse.
Harmonious Holiday Highlights
highlights from Classical California’s Harmonious Holidays 2025
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.