New Music

Victoria Looseleaf - November 3, 2025

The electronic music composer and performer has hit a lot of milestones early in her career, but she’s not chasing fame — it’s chasing her.

Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2025

A new work inspired by the light in dark times is set to introduce the Oakland Symphony’s performance of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem.

Date:
City:
Livermore
Price Range:
$30 to $60
Victoria Looseleaf - October 25, 2025

Migraines, a mystic, and a 25-year historical fascination culminated in the composer’s first opera, debuting at the Los Angeles Opera Nov. 5–9.

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
$15
Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
$15-30
Janos Gereben - October 21, 2025

Grants for the Arts awarded $10.4 million to organizations and artists. Mayor Daniel Lurie supports the effort.

George Papajohn - October 21, 2025

Conor Hanick brings nuanced interpretation to the composer’s music.

Annelies Zijderveld - October 21, 2025

Can social media help to popularize classical music? TwoSet Violin’s appearance in SF showed one way to engage a younger audience.

Date:
City:
Redwood City
Price Range:
$15 to $35