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A Retirement and a Resignation

A Retirement and a Resignation

Bay Area music directors Jeffrey Thomas and Joana Carneiro are transitioning. Thomas moves to emeritus status at UC Davis, dedicating more time to the American Bach Soloists. Carneiro resigns from Berkeley Symphony, focusing on family in Portugal.

06/24/2020
A Dozen Days of ‘Flower Piano’

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.

03/06/2020
SF Music Day Returns With 8 Hours of Free Concerts

SF Music Day Returns With 8 Hours of Free Concerts

SF Music Day returns for its 11th year, featuring 39 ensembles across various genres. The event encourages musical exploration and highlights underrepresented composers.

03/06/2020
San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup

San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup

Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, is set to take over as music director of the San Francisco Symphony, marking a significant return to California.

04/01/2019
A Trio of Orchestral Openers…

A Trio of Orchestral Openers…

Three area ensembles kick off their seasons with works from Beethoven to world premieres. Featured are the Peninsula Symphony's 70th season, free concerts by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, and Marin Symphony's 'Brilliant' program.

03/27/2019

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