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A Retirement and a Resignation
Bay Area music directors Jeffrey Thomas and Joana Carneiro are transitioning. Thomas moves to emeritus status at UC Davis, dedicating more time to the American Bach Soloists. Carneiro resigns from Berkeley Symphony, focusing on family in Portugal.
A Dozen Days of ‘Flower Piano’
Flower Piano event returns to San Francisco Botanical Garden, featuring 12 outdoor pianos for public and performers, including Cuban jazz pianist Chuchito Valdes.
SF Music Day Returns With 8 Hours of Free Concerts
SF Music Day returns for its 11th year, featuring 39 ensembles across various genres. The event encourages musical exploration and highlights underrepresented composers.
San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup
Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, is set to take over as music director of the San Francisco Symphony, marking a significant return to California.
A Trio of Orchestral Openers…
Three area ensembles kick off their seasons with works from Beethoven to world premieres. Featured are the Peninsula Symphony's 70th season, free concerts by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, and Marin Symphony's 'Brilliant' program.
Classical California and the LA Phil! (2)
Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season
The Music of Polynesia
Solomon Reynolds creates a playlist to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May.
Celebrating Gustavo!
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen reflects on Gustavo Dudamel's career at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Celebrating Florence Price
Classical California’s Lara Downes celebrates Florence Price's Birthday.
Lullabies for Logan
New grandparent and Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, curates a list of lullabies for her grandchild, Logan.
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.
