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The Voices of Afghanistan
Sat June 2, 2012 7:00pm
The world’s most famous singer of Afghani music (now a Fremont resident) is set to perform her captivating songs in Richmond.
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Upcoming Concert
Sat June 9, 2012 7:00pm
A prolific composer of choral works beloved by choirs worldwide is profiled in a documentary by a first-time filmmaker.
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May 22, 2012
On the eve of her S.F. Symphony performances, violinist Hilary Hahn expands on her hectic life concertizing, building projects, webcasting, and soliciting new works from virtual unknowns.
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Upcoming Concert
Fri May 25, 2012 7:30pm
An unknown piano work by the iconoclastic Lou Harrison will rise from the dead, along with an East–West fusion work for large chorus, La Koro Sutro.
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May 17, 2012
Conductor David Robertson, renowned for his work presenting new music, describes his style of building programs that welcome a variety of listeners.
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May 4, 2012
Alexander Barantschik talks about how making music with his colleagues on his 1742 Guarnerius is the sweetest way to celebrate his 10th anniversary with the S.F. Symphony.
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May 2, 2012
The composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich has to feel crazy in love with a proposed work, otherwise she doesn’t do it.
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April 24, 2012
Probing the heart of contemporary music is key to the conducting career of Susanna Mälkki, another bright star from Finland.
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April 17, 2012
Guitarist Yamandu Costa tours with his distinctive seven-string instrument, lending new flavors to to the popular music of Brazil.
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April 20, 2012
The Romeros keep the legend of their classical guitar quartet alive through several generations.
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March 22, 2012
Still on the fence about summer music camps? Here are a few more to put into play.
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January 2, 2012
It would take something much larger than a recession to stop great chamber music ensembles from performing in the Bay Area. Below are a few of the best recitals to come in the next few months.
More "Recitals Enliven the 2012 Spring Season" »Feature Article
January 2, 2012
The Bay Area is replete with great vocalists and opera opportunities this winter and next spring. Here’s how to make the most of them.
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January 2, 2012
Lovers of orchestral music are in for something special, even historic, in the spring season. If you can’t spend everything on tickets, let SFCV guide you to the best of the best.
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