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San Francisco Ballet’s Season Opens
San Francisco Ballet's season features Shakespearean works, Prokofiev scores, contemporary pieces, and world premieres, including Cinderella, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Romeo and Juliet.
San Francisco Ballet’s Hometown ‘Nutcracker’
San Francisco Ballet revives the Nutcracker, set in the city itself, under the direction of Helgi Tomasson. The classic ballet runs through the 29th, celebrating a 75-year tradition.
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.
Harmonious Holiday Highlights
highlights from Classical California’s Harmonious Holidays 2025
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.
