SINGLE TICKETS FOR ALL SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY 2019–20 SEASON CONCERTS—CELEBRATING MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS’ 25TH AND FINAL SEASON AS MUSIC DIRECTOR ON SALE MONDAY JULY 22, VIA THE BOX OFFICE STARTING AT 8AM AND ONLINE & BY PHONE AT 10AM SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Single tickets for the San Francisco Symphony’s 2019–20 season go on sale starting 8am via the Davies Symphony Hall box office on Monday, July 22, and … Continue reading Single Tickets for all SF Symphony 2019-20 season concerts on sale Monday, July 22

Maestro Paul Goodwin Por: Ernesto Altamirano CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA – El 82vo Carmel Bach Festival comenzó con una conferencia previa al concierto de Karen Hiles e invitaron a reunirse en el patio y las terrazas de lSunset Center para disfrutar de la tradicional “Tower Music”, que ha sido un evento pre-concierto muy disfrutado y festivo durante tantos años. Aunque el Carmel Bach Festival nos dió una probadita … Continue reading La Noche de Inauguración del 82vo Carmel Bach Festival celebró la creatividad con la presentación de “La Creación” de Joseph Haydn

San Jose Chamber Orchestra Announces 2019-2020 Season New Locations for performances in Silicon Valley  San José, CA — San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) has announced its 29th concert season. As a result of the sale of Trianon Theatre, the traditional location for most of the group’s concerts, SJCO will be performing in seven different convenient venues in and around downtown San José. “I’m thrilled to announce our … Continue reading San José Chamber Orchestra announces 2019-2020 Season – ¡New venues in San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Saratoga & Palo Alto!

The Friday Carmel Bach Festival Main Concerts feature works that are not-to-be-missed classics. Rossini’s Overture to William Tell  is a miniature symphony in four parts depicting the opera’s Swiss Alps location. From dawn through an approaching storm to its pastoral third section featuring a plaintive English horn and flute duet to the famous wild galloping finish portraying Swiss soldiers heroic battle to liberate their homeland (also used as … Continue reading The Lone Ranger rides again at the CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL with Rossini’s Overture to William Tell on Friday, July 19th and Friday, July 26th!

Photos by Richard Green “Little Women” Musical is Touching Tale of the Power of Family “But we have to promise to remain as we are…that it’ll always be the four March sisters – forever!”  SALINAS, Calif. – The Western Stage presents “Little Women” as the first Mainstage musical of its 2019 season. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved semi-autobiographical novel, “Little Women” is filled with adventure, … Continue reading The Western Stage presents “Little Women” a touching tale of the power of family – June 22 – July 13, 2019

GRAMMY AWARD-NOMINATED SINGER JAZZMEIA HORN ADDED TO LINEUP OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCORD JAZZ FESTIVAL   SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd at CONCORD PAVILION Artists include Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns, Esperanza Spalding, Chick Corea Spanish Heart Band, Patti Austin & The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra plus special guests, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band and  Jazzmeia Horn Concord Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary where it all began   … Continue reading Grammy Award-Nominated Singer Jazzmeia Horn Added to 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival on Saturday, August 3rd

SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY NOMINATED FOR 2019 GRAMOPHONE ORCHESTRA OF THE YEAR AWARD Voting Open to the General Public June 10–September 7 at gramophone.co.uk/awards SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) has been announced as one of ten nominees for the Gramophone Classical Music Awards’ Orchestra of the Year. Now in its second year, the Gramophone Orchestra of the Year award recognizes ensembles that have made significant recorded contributions in the past year, and … Continue reading San Francisco Symphony Nominated for 2019 Gramophone Orchestra of the the Year Award

The Monterey International Blues Festival is back for our third year, with as great a lineup as ever! Join us this summer as we strive to preserve the Blues, that great American tradition, with a day of fun in the sun for the whole family. Kids age 10 & under are free. One child 10 & under admitted free w/each ticketed adult. Click here to buy tickets! Continue reading The Monterey International Blues Festival is back for a third year with an amazing lineup – Saturday, June 29th!

Photo credit: Jena Fair SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Ballet Board of Trustees has named Kelly Tweeddale as the organization’s next Executive Director. The search committee, led by Chair of the SF Ballet Board of Trustees Carl F. Pascarella, made the unanimous recommendation to the Board after a five-month international search. Tweeddale has held previous executive positions at Seattle Opera and currently serves as President of Vancouver Symphony and … Continue reading San Francisco Ballet Names Kelly Tweeddale As Executive Director