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A New Home for KDFC in the Civic Center
KDFC is moving to the heart of the Civic Center’s Arts District, in the new Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, enhancing its community presence.
5 Great Moments of Opera in the Great Outdoors
Explore KUSC Great Outdoors Week with blogs on composers inspired by nature. Enjoy 5 operatic pieces reflecting the beauty of the outdoors, from Handel to Massenet.
A Queenly Start to the SF Opera Season
San Francisco Opera kicks off its season with Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, Roberto Devereux, and a free concert. Sondra Radvanovsky and Russell Thomas star in Devereux, running until Sept 27th.
SF Music Day Returns This Sunday with Free Concerts
SF Music Day, a yearly celebration by Intermusic SF, returns with over 30 ensembles and 7.5 hours of concerts. The event encourages the public to explore various music styles for free.
Puccini’s First Triumph, at San Francisco Opera
Despite a muddled libretto, Giacomo Puccini's opera Manon Lescaut solidified his status as Verdi's successor. Conductor Nicola Luisotti praises the music's ability to transport listeners to paradise.
A Soul-Hopping Retelling of Faust
Merola Opera Program debuts its first commission, "If I Were You," a retelling of Faust. The opera explores themes of identity, love, and the quest for immortality.
Threepenny, Orfeo, and Waves at West Edge Opera
West Edge Opera's new season features Threepenny Opera, Orfeo & Euridice, and Breaking the Waves. The festival, held at Oakland's Bridge Yard, explores themes of crime, underworld, and dogma.
Notes from the Fires: Earworm Alert! Her James Bond improvisations will stick with you … and her resilience will inspire you.
Notes from the Fires host John Rabe talked with the Gold Record-winning composer and keyboardist, Starr Parodi.
Join The Harmony Fund
With federal funding rescinded, the future of Classical California depends on us, all of us. The Harmony Fund will inspire others to give and ensure that the world’s greatest music remains free, accessible, and inspiring for generations to come. Together, we can keep this cultural treasure alive.
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.
Notes from the Fires: Fabulous Freelance Flutist Larry Kaplan
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe talks with Freelance Flutist, Larry Kaplan.
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.
Notes from the Fires: Sneak Preview: How the fires shaped the composition that helps kick off the LA Phil’s season
Ellen Reid, composer, chats with Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe, about her new composition "Earth Between Oceans".
