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Berkeley Rep’s Next Artistic Director
Johanna Pfaelzer, former head of New York Stage and Film, is set to become the new Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep from the 2019-20 season, succeeding Tony Taccone.
California Symphony’s ‘Beethoven and Bernstein’
The California Symphony honors Leonard Bernstein's centennial with a concert featuring music from Candide, West Side Story, and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.
Return of ‘Black Odyssey’ at Cal Shakes
"Black Odyssey" at Cal Shakes reinterprets Odysseus' journey. The play features Ulysses Lincoln, an African-American soldier returning home from Iraq, traversing through African-American history.
‘The Routes of Slavery’ at Cal Performances
"Jordi Savall's program, The Routes of Slavery, showcases unheard music from colonial times, representing 400 years of captivity. The program aims to express the hope and emotions of the oppressed."
California Symphony Accompanies a Snowman…
California Symphony presents 'Tis the Symphony, featuring a live accompaniment to the 1982 animated film, The Snowman. The program includes holiday music and an audience singalong.
Berkeley Symphony’s ‘You Have a Voice’
Berkeley Symphony presents a concert inspired by the centennial of women's suffrage, featuring works by Dessner, Kouyoumdjian, and Brahms, with Kelley O’Connor and SF Girls Chorus.
‘Living the Shuffle’ in Berkeley
Robert Townsend, renowned actor and director, shares his unique journey from a Chicago childhood to Hollywood success in his one-man show, Living the Shuffle, at The Marsh Berkeley.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
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.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
Meet the Mozart of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
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.
