New Music

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite shows of 2025!

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite classical and jazz shows of 2025!

Emily Wilson - December 16, 2025

The orchestra will once again bring the acclaimed jazz-classical album to life with live actors and an animated background.

Charles Burns - December 16, 2025

The launch concert at Monk Space revealed an ensemble that makes complexity feel human.

Michael Zwiebach - December 13, 2025

For “In Winter’s Glow” the ensembles programmed unusual repertory and blended their sound effectively.

Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning pianist will perform original compositions and movements from his American Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall on Friday, Dec. 12. 

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
$15 General, $10 Members & Students
SFCV Editors, 2025 - December 8, 2025

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
Generals: $25 in advance / $30 at the door; Seniors: $15 in advance / $20 at the door; Students: $5 in advance / $10 at the door
Michael Zwiebach - December 8, 2025

Caroline Shaw’s The Holdfast shines in a concert that blends Baroque tradition with striking new choral works.