Concert: Jean-Yves Thibaudet (05/10/2026)

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Stanford Bing Concert Hall debut. An afternoon of all-Debussy program.

Concert: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra + Shunske Sato - Kinks and Quirks (04/24/2026)

Shunske Sato returned to the Bay Area again, this time guest conducting Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO), providing a scintillating and electrifying evening.

Concert: Jordi Savall + Hespèrion XXI + La Capella Reial de Catalunya - Songs, Battles, and Dances from the Old and the New World (04/21/2026)

The OG early music superstar. Jordi Savall returns once again to Berkeley with Hesperion XXI with a fascinating program, juxtaposing African spirituals, instrumental pieces, and other vocal pieces. At 84, he's showing the audience that he's still got it all.

Concert: Voices of Music - The Secret Garden (04/17/2026)

Another fascinating program and concert from Voices of Music's Hanneke van Proosdij and David Tayler! From very early music to contemporary premiere !

Concert: Quatuor Ebene (04/16/2026)

A wonderful evening of music making by Quatuor Ébène

Concert: Quatuor Danel (04/13/2026)

Quatuor Danel finally returns to the Bay Area after originally scheduled to play 6 years ago (courtesy of COVID, naturally).

Concert: Bomsori Kim (04/01/2026)

Stanford Live presents Bomsori Kim.

Concert: Theotime Langlois de Swarte (03/22/2026)

Théotime Langlois de Swarte returns to Berkeley with an afternoon of solo violin concert.

Concert: Concerto Koln + Shunske Sato + Max Volbers (03/14/2026)

SFEMS presents Concerto Köln. Shunske Sato & Max Volbers. Attending Concerto Köln concert again after 14 years. Finally seeing Shunske Sato live for the first time. Last but not least, the brilliant young recorder/harpsichord player Max Volbers.

Concert: Philharmonia Baroque - Pearls of Sorrow (03/13/2026)

Pearls of Sorrow. Philharmonia Baroque concert featuring guest conductor Christine Brandes and countertenor Reginald Mobley with an interesting program of mainly German mid-Baroque sacred music and African-American spirituals. An evening of beautiful singing by Mobley.

Concert: Voices of Music + Danielle Reutter-Harrah - Valentine's Day Concerts 2026 Music of England & Italy (02/13/2026)

Voices of Music Concert. Valentine's Day Concerts 2026. Music of England & Italy. 

Another fantastic concert by Voices of Music. Wonderful program, amazing singing from Danielle Reutter-Harrah, and feisty playing from Elizabeth Blumenstock and Augusta McKay Lodge, as always!

Concert: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra - Baroque Garlands (02/08/2026)

 

Super Baroque Sunday!  

Emeritus conductor McGegan is back conducting the Philharmonia Baroque. Handel's Dixit Dominus, one of my favorite sacred Baroque pieces, and much lesser-known Rameau's La Guirlande. 

Concert: Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Riccardo Muti (01/17/2026)

Muti guest conducts Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hearing CSO live after more than 20+ years. 

Concert: SF Symphony Youth Orchestra - Peter and the Wolf (12/14/2025)

Boys' first orchestra experience at Davies Hall, also mine in a long time..... SF Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf. Highly impressed with the high standard of playing.

Concert: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale - Gloria (12/07/2025)

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale presents Vivaldi's Gloria and other Christmas-themed works. Getting into the holiday spirit!

Concert: Pepe Romero (11/22/2025)

An evening of guitar music by maestro Pepe Romero.

Concert: Modigliani Concert (11/14/2025)

Wonderful Modigliani Quartet concert.

Concert: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra + Rachel Podger - Brilliant Baroque (11/06/2025)

Tafelmusik - Brilliant Baroque.

Rachel Podger guest conducting Tafelmusik. Finally hearing Tafelmusik live for the first time, and seeing Podger again after 10 years.

Concert: Hayato Sumino (Cateen) (10/27/2025)

Hayato Sumino (角野隼斗) (Cateen) recital.

Concert: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra + Maya Kherani + Vaclav Luks - Fury and Heartbreak (10/10/2025)

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra 2025-2026 season first concert. Fury and Heartbreak. Featuring guest conductor Vaclav Luks and soprano Maya Kherani.