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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.
Sharon Isbin’s Villa-Lobos in Santa Rosa
Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who initially wanted to study science, will perform the Villa-Lobos Guitar Concerto with the Santa Rosa Symphony.
‘Tiers of Heaven’ at Santa Rosa Symphony
Francesco Lecce-Chong conducts challenging works by Mozart and Mahler with the Santa Rosa Symphony, reflecting on the complexities of these renowned compositions.
A Musical Murder Mystery…
Santa Rosa Symphony presents a family concert featuring 'The Composer is Dead', led by Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong, who emphasizes the importance of children's exposure to music.
The Return of Festival Musica Marin
Festival Musica Marin returns to Belvedere, featuring classical performances, fine dining, and masterclasses. Highlights include Italian arias, fusion cuisine, and jazz sessions.
A Banjo Concerto at Santa Rosa Symphony
Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck joins the Santa Rosa Symphony to perform his son-inspired Juno Concerto. The concerts are scheduled for the weekend, with updates available on their website.
Santa Rosa Symphony’s Season Opener…
Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong curates a unique program for the Santa Rosa Symphony, featuring works inspired by space, a Beethoven concerto, and contemporary pieces.
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.
