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Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight
Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.
A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
Explore the history of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed "Emperor", composed during Napoleon's invasion of Vienna in 1809, reflecting the composer's resilience amidst chaos.
A Brief History of Keyboards…
Explore the evolution of keyboards from the quiet clavichord to the modern grand piano, highlighting key developments and changes in sound and design.
Practicing Piano via Video Games
Explore your musical skills with Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso on Nintendo Switch. Play challenging piano works, compete globally, and unlock new content as you progress.
A Dozen Days of ‘Flower Piano’
Flower Piano event returns to San Francisco Botanical Garden, featuring 12 outdoor pianos for public and performers, including Cuban jazz pianist Chuchito Valdes.
A Mashed Up Piano Quiz…
Celebrate National Piano Month with a fun quiz! Identify 20 famous piano pieces from composers like Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and more.
Kate Liu’s Atmospheric Steinway Society Recital
Prize-winning pianist Kate Liu, recovered from a hand injury, is set to perform works by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and Prokofiev at San Jose’s Trianon Theatre.
Classical Californians: Sameer Patel
Sameer Patel, Music Director and Orchestra Conductor of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is this week's Classical Californian.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Bagpipes
The bagpipes aren't just about Scotland and kilts!
Classical Californians: Nicholas Phan
Tenor Nicholas Phan is this week's Classical Californian
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
A celebration and appreciation of Beethoven’s 9th. Together we’ll explore the question of how this symphony changed music forever and why we still connect with it so deeply today. Following this exploration: a complete performance of Beethoven’s 9th on the exact 200th anniversary of its first performance.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Marimba
A look at the marimba - now a mainstay of the orchestra's percussion section, as well as a solo instrument