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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Vibraphone
The spotlight is on the jazzy and haunting sound of the vibraphone.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Marimba
A look at the marimba - now a mainstay of the orchestra's percussion section, as well as a solo instrument
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Timpani
A look at the timpani, or kettle drum, mainstay of the percussion section!
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tambourine
The tambourine has a long tradition in and out of the concert hall!
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Snare Drum
A look at how the snare drum has made it from the battlefield to the concert hall
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Bells
Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm
The 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival showcases diverse dance traditions from around the world, with 22 companies performing over two weekends at the War Memorial Opera House.
The Snare Drum
The small but mighty instrument that cuts through all the noise to keep the orchestra moving!
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.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Teresa Carreño
Nicknamed the "Valkyrie of the Piano," she performed for two American presidents, composed over 70 works, and even sang opera. This week, the unerasable Teresa Carreño.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: José Pablo Moncayo
¡Bienvenidos, cuates! Welcome to Mexico and the "Aztec Renaissance." One of Mexico's greatest composers, José Pablo Moncayo captured his country in music, from sonatas and symphonies to a ballet, a film score, and an opera. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music that'll make you want to dance.
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.
