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The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm
The 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival showcases diverse dance traditions from around the world, with 22 companies performing over two weekends at the War Memorial Opera House.
Keeping the Legacy of Isadora Duncan Alive
Mary Sano, a 20-year dance teacher, presents a performance inspired by Isadora Duncan's philosophy and movements. The tradition is passed down generations, keeping Duncan's spirit alive.
Smuin Leaping into 25th Season
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's 25th season starts with a tribute to founder Michael Smuin, featuring his works, a piece by Trey McIntyre, and premieres by company dancers.
A Balletic Stravinsky Festival at SF Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas kick off a two-week Stravinsky Festival, featuring his iconic ballets and other works. Concerts are scheduled for the upcoming weekends.
San Francisco Ballet’s Season Opens
San Francisco Ballet's season features Shakespearean works, Prokofiev scores, contemporary pieces, and world premieres, including Cinderella, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Romeo and Juliet.
‘The Day’ at San Francisco Performances
"The Day", a collaborative piece by composer David Lang, cellist Maya Beiser, and dancer Wendy Whelan, premieres in the Bay Area. The work features text from internet users worldwide.
Dance Dance Dance!
Can a spider bite make you dance into a frenzy? Twirling skirts and stomping boots. It's time to dance.
Humans have been dancing, getting down, cutting a rug since... forever, from the ancient cave drawing to Prom.
Classical Music and Its Powerful Effect on the Brain
Explore the transformative impact of music on the brain with Classical California host Brisa Siegel and USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. Discover how music shapes young minds.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain
"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.
