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Kids & Families Feature
March 4, 2014
The String Arcade, an innovative CD project, earns seed money for a new after-school music program.
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Upcoming Concert
Sat March 8, 2014 4:00pm
This year's Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra free family concertfeatures a lively program of music, discussion, and a post-concert "petting zoo," where children can view period and historically accurate instruments up close.
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Playlist
March 6, 2014
A couple of days have passed since the actual Mardi Gras celebration, but that won’t stop us from putting out our Mardi Gras/ Carnival playlist.
More "Mardi Gras Playlist" »Festival REVIEW
March 2, 2014
The 5-year-old Hot Air Music Festival’s burgeoning abundance was evident in all the music on tap; old and young alike experiencing the unrivaled charge of new music heard live.
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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
March 2, 2014
The performance of Mahler's Third by the S.F. Symphony and MTT — a decades-long partnership that's created the constant challenge of playing against the highest expectations — remains a special occasion.
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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
February 28, 2014
A great ensemble visits San Francisco for the first time and leaves listeners swooning.
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Upcoming Concert
March Performances in San Francisco
Hewitt, whose ambition and dedication know no bounds, returns with a busy schedule: an all-Beethoven recital in San José, a "concert with conversation" at the S.F. Community Music Center, and The Art of Fugue at SFJAZZ.
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Opera REVIEW
February 28, 2014
The Sacramento Opera has taken a vital step in the right direction with Il trovatore, breaking with the drama in company's recent past.
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Upcoming Concert
March 21 and 22
Composer Mohammed Fairouz addresses global issues directly through his music, which merges dozens of styles in a borderless world.
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News Report
February 24, 2014
The S.F. Symphony's next season will highlight the 20th anniversary of Michael Tilson Thomas as music director, and celebrate his 70th birthday at special events.
More "S.F. Symphony Season Marks MTT Anniversary" »Did you know that SFCV covers more than just San Francisco classical music? We also feature classical music concerts, news, and reviews from all across the Bay Area including San Jose/Silicon Valley, Marin County, East Bay, and Contra Costa County.
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Let It Go mixed with Vivaldi's Winter by ThePianoGuys