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Classical Tradition is Overshadowed by Art Pop and Indie Rock at PIVOT Festival

George Papajohn - February 3, 2026

Percussionist Andy Meyerson curated the festival around the question, "what is the future of our art form?"

Conspiracy of Venus presents Choral Accompaniments to Our Times

Venue:
Community Music Center
Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
$20 to $30
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UCBSO Presents: Keiko Abe, Prokofiev, Strauss

Venue:
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
$5-$30
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UCBSO Presents: Varèse and Shostakovich

Venue:
Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
$5-$30
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Franz von Stuck, Orpheus charming the beasts (1891)

Orpheus by William G. Ludtke - World Premiere

Venue:
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Berkeley)
Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
General Admission $30 · Students $10
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L'Chaim! A Celebration of Life

Venue:
Netivot Shalom
Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
Advance: Pay What You Will; Door $15-$30
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L'Chaim! A Celebration of Life

Venue:
Noe Valley Ministry
Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
Advance: Pay What You Will; Door $15-$30
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L'Chaim! A Celebration of Life

Venue:
All Saints Episcopal Church, Palo Alto
Date:
City:
Palo Alto
Price Range:
Advance: Pay What You Will; Door $15-$30
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To These Shores: Roumain, Mahler, Esmail & Chen Yi

Venue:
Paramount Theatre
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$25 to $92
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REQUIEM+VOX BALAENAE

Venue:
Little Mission Studio
Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
$15 TO $30
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