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Music@Menlo’s “Creative Capitals”
Music@Menlo's 16th season, 'Creative Capitals', celebrates music from seven cities. The festival includes concerts, lectures, masterclasses, and a new program pairing senior musicians with rising stars.
Slicing Music History into Decade-Sized Pieces…
Music@Menlo's new season, "Incredible Decades," explores seven distinct periods in music history, from Bach's era to the Y2K fears, curated by directors David Finckel and Wu Han.
A Festival of New Works at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley hosts its 18th New Works Festival, featuring two musicals and three plays, exploring themes of racism, family relationships, and women's rights.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at 50
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley celebrates its 50th season and final season of founder Robert Kelley. The company, a Tony award winner, presents 8 mainstage plays reflecting its history.
Opera San Jose’s ‘Die Fledermaus’
Opera San Jose revives Die Fledermaus, set in Belle Époque Vienna, blending influences of Gustav Klimt and Sigmund Freud. The operetta explores themes of identity and deception.
The Perils of Routine
Cellist David Finckel shares his approach to music, emphasizing adaptability over routine. He and his wife, Wu Han, are central figures in the chamber music world.
Symphony Silicon Valley Returns to Hogwarts
Symphony Silicon Valley to perform alongside Harry Potter movie screening in November, aiming to attract a younger, diverse audience and boost musicians' ensemble skills.
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.
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".
The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”
Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.
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.
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.
