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A New Home for KDFC in the Civic Center
KDFC is moving to the heart of the Civic Center’s Arts District, in the new Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, enhancing its community presence.
5 Great Moments of Opera in the Great Outdoors
Explore KUSC Great Outdoors Week with blogs on composers inspired by nature. Enjoy 5 operatic pieces reflecting the beauty of the outdoors, from Handel to Massenet.
A Queenly Start to the SF Opera Season
San Francisco Opera kicks off its season with Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, Roberto Devereux, and a free concert. Sondra Radvanovsky and Russell Thomas star in Devereux, running until Sept 27th.
SF Music Day Returns This Sunday with Free Concerts
SF Music Day, a yearly celebration by Intermusic SF, returns with over 30 ensembles and 7.5 hours of concerts. The event encourages the public to explore various music styles for free.
Puccini’s First Triumph, at San Francisco Opera
Despite a muddled libretto, Giacomo Puccini's opera Manon Lescaut solidified his status as Verdi's successor. Conductor Nicola Luisotti praises the music's ability to transport listeners to paradise.
A Soul-Hopping Retelling of Faust
Merola Opera Program debuts its first commission, "If I Were You," a retelling of Faust. The opera explores themes of identity, love, and the quest for immortality.
Threepenny, Orfeo, and Waves at West Edge Opera
West Edge Opera's new season features Threepenny Opera, Orfeo & Euridice, and Breaking the Waves. The festival, held at Oakland's Bridge Yard, explores themes of crime, underworld, and dogma.
How Classical, Jazz, and Mexican Musical Traditions Come Together in an Innovative New Opera
Join Classical California host and Resident Artist Lara Downes for a conversation wtih composer Paola Prestini and vocalist and composer Magos Herrera.
Bridging Traditions: Mariachi and Classical Music
The intersection of Mexican popular music and Classical traditions
Press Start on a New World of Music: Introducing High Score
How Jennifer Miller Hammel introduces a new weekly program High Score
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.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California | September 15 – October 15
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California, exploring the impact of Latin American composers on classical music. Enjoy free streams, blogs, and videos all month long.
Remembering Matt Miles
Listen On Demand to Brian's tribute on "A Joyful Noise."
