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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Vibraphone

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Vibraphone

The spotlight is on the jazzy and haunting sound of the vibraphone.

05/18/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Marimba

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Marimba

A look at the marimba - now a mainstay of the orchestra's percussion section, as well as a solo instrument

05/04/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Timpani

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Timpani

A look at the timpani, or kettle drum, mainstay of the percussion section!

04/20/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tambourine

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tambourine

The tambourine has a long tradition in and out of the concert hall!

01/13/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Snare Drum

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Snare Drum

A look at how the snare drum has made it from the battlefield to the concert hall

01/06/2024
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Bells

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Bells

12/23/2023
Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm

Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm

The 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival showcases diverse dance traditions from around the world, with 22 companies performing over two weekends at the War Memorial Opera House.

03/06/2020

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The Snare Drum

The small but mighty instrument that cuts through all the noise to keep the orchestra moving!

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Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin

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.

10/14/2025
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know

10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know

Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.

10/10/2025
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Felix Mendelssohn, Pt. I

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Felix Mendelssohn, Pt. I

Felix Mendelssohn was a child prodigy who became one of the great Romantic composers. Drawing on Bach’s counterpoint, Mozart’s grace, and Beethoven’s drama, his music marries Classicism and Romanticism.

10/04/2025
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!

10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!

Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.

10/01/2025
Finding Beauty in Historical Ruins

Finding Beauty in Historical Ruins

Explore how ancient ruins inspire classical music, from Felix's Scottish Symphony inspired by Holyrood Palace to Zipoli's works found in decaying South American churches.

09/27/2025
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Frédéric Chopin, Pt. II

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Frédéric Chopin, Pt. II

What makes Chopin sound like Chopin? This week, études, préludes, and songs! Oh, my!

09/20/2025
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