Classical

Josef Woodard - May 5, 2026

The May 2 performance dove into the music and experience of Indigenous, Black, and Chinese Americans.

Lisa Hirsch - May 5, 2026

The pianist once again showed off his curious — though highly successful — curation intuition.

Jeff Kaliss - May 5, 2026

The president of Classical California San Francisco spent 30 years building a classical music radio brand and audience.

Keith Gleason - May 5, 2026

The orchestra is gearing up for R. Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses, the composer’s magnum opus.  

Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
Pay What You Can (Suggested Donation $45)
Tom Jacobs - May 5, 2026

The ensemble’s 2026–2027 season includes four world premieres and a new recital series.

Michael Zwiebach - May 5, 2026

Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday.

Date:
City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
Free
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Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
$100
Victoria Looseleaf - May 4, 2026

The Russian-born Finnish conductor will return to the San Francisco Symphony from May 8-10.