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Brahms Bonanza Captivates NoHo Audience

Violinist Andrew Sords, cellist John Walz, and pianist Timothy Durkovic deliver powerful Brahms chamber music performance.

San Francisco Symphony Presents Augmented Mozart Requiem

Conductor Manfred Honeck leads performance with additional Mozart works and liturgical elements.

Renegade Duo Brings Eclectic Chamber Music to San Francisco

Guitarist Jon Mendle and mezzo soprano Melinda Martinez Becker to perform diverse repertoire spanning centuries and genres.

Hollywood Bowl Unveils 2026 Summer Season

Celebrating Gustavo Dudamel, Broadway Hits, ABBA Tribute, and More

Historic Gold Rush Town Gains World-Class Acoustic Concert Hall

Grass Valley's new 540-seat venue will attract top musicians with its prized 'shoebox' design and natural acoustics.

Bolshoi Ballet Announces 2026 Season Highlights

Tchaikovsky's 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'Romeo and Juliet' among the classics featured

Violinist Jennifer Koh's Muted Performance in San Francisco

Koh's reserved style failed to convey the emotional content of her program at San Francisco Performances.

Violinist Jennifer Koh Performs Works by Three French Composers

Koh's recital at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre featured compositions by Lili Boulanger, Maurice Ravel, and Gabriel Fauré.

Santa Barbara Symphony Announces 2026 Youth Concerto Competition Winners

Three young musicians selected to perform as featured soloists with the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony next season

Conductor Improvises Live Composition With SF Orchestra

Jacob Collier took over conducting duties to create an impromptu performance.

Teodor Currentzis Brings Wagner's 'Ring' to Life Without Words in Seville

Conductor's innovative orchestral interpretation captivates audiences with its theatricality and sonic nuance.

Violinist Alexi Kenney curates daring SoundBox concert

Kenney brings unusual and unforgettable music to the San Francisco Symphony's experimental black box space

Village Church to Host Free Choir Tour Benefit Concert

Fundraiser to support choir's upcoming Spain tour features wide range of musical styles.

Two Oscar-Nominated Songs Highlight Documentaries on Music Legends

Diane Warren and composer Nicholas Pike earn nods for songs in films about Verdi and Warren's career

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