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Music@Menlo’s “Creative Capitals”
Music@Menlo's 16th season, 'Creative Capitals', celebrates music from seven cities. The festival includes concerts, lectures, masterclasses, and a new program pairing senior musicians with rising stars.
Slicing Music History into Decade-Sized Pieces…
Music@Menlo's new season, "Incredible Decades," explores seven distinct periods in music history, from Bach's era to the Y2K fears, curated by directors David Finckel and Wu Han.
A Festival of New Works at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley hosts its 18th New Works Festival, featuring two musicals and three plays, exploring themes of racism, family relationships, and women's rights.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at 50
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley celebrates its 50th season and final season of founder Robert Kelley. The company, a Tony award winner, presents 8 mainstage plays reflecting its history.
Opera San Jose’s ‘Die Fledermaus’
Opera San Jose revives Die Fledermaus, set in Belle Époque Vienna, blending influences of Gustav Klimt and Sigmund Freud. The operetta explores themes of identity and deception.
The Perils of Routine
Cellist David Finckel shares his approach to music, emphasizing adaptability over routine. He and his wife, Wu Han, are central figures in the chamber music world.
Symphony Silicon Valley Returns to Hogwarts
Symphony Silicon Valley to perform alongside Harry Potter movie screening in November, aiming to attract a younger, diverse audience and boost musicians' ensemble skills.
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
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.
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Women Who Made (Musical) History
Celebrating Women's History Month with a look at influential women in classical music, from Hildegard Von Bingen to Dr. Lucy Jones, who broke barriers and made history.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
