The brilliant pianist Joel Fan offers a highly varied assortment of programs that place him clearly on the cutting edge of piano repertoire and programming. Because of his work with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, his exposure to new and unusual music inspires a universal approach. For his return to Old First Concerts, […]
Continue readingExtolled by Chronicle music critic Joshua Kosman for his “strong, fearless execution,” “depth of feeling,” and “fiery elegance and formal command,” pianist Thomas Schultz returns to Old First Concerts in a program featuring two pillars of the piano repertoire: the Sonata in B flat, D. 960 by Schubert and Variations and Fugue on a theme […]
Continue readingDedicated to the classical and contemporary music of Latin America, Quinteto Latino brings its impeccable artistry and infectious energy to works of distinguished Mexican composers Carlos Chávez, Mario Lavista and Arturo Márquez.
Continue readingTrio No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 11, ‘Gassenhauer-Trio by Beethoven; Trio in A minor, Op. 114 by Brahms; US Premiere of Sapphische Strophen by Karl Michael KommaRebecca Rust and Friedrich Edelmann have been steadily earning favorable reviews for their adventurous programming, from premiering newly discovered works banned and destroyed by the Nazi regime […]
Continue readingJohn Parr returns with the thirteenth in his exquisitely curated Basically British series, highlighting chamber works and songs by British composers. Head of staff at the San Francisco Opera, Parr brings with him several members of the Opera and Ballet Orchestras in a program featuring Frank Bridges Cobbett Competition–winning Phantasie Quartet. Also featured are works […]
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