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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.
The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”
Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.
A Deep Dive into Beethoven's Beloved Symphony No. 9
Brian Lauritzen dives deep into Beethoven's timeless 9th Symphony
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.
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.
