After wowing Bay Area audiences with her San Francisco Symphony debut in 2007, this 20-year-old French pianist now makes her first recital appearance. De la Salle limits her performances, resulting in unflaggingly high artistic standards and much audience anticipation. Learn more...
Pianist Lise de La Salle, a Rising Classical Music Star, in Recital
San Francisco Conservatory of Music (San Francisco, CA)
Acclaimed English Violinist Chloë Hanslip Performs at Herbst Theatre
Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building (San Francisco, CA)
At 20, this dynamic violinist is the soloist of choice of conductors including Leonard Slatkin and composer John Adams. She became well known to film audiences when, at age ten, she played the young violinist in Ralph Fiennes' cinematic adaptation of Pushkin's classic Evgeny Onegin. An avid advocate of new music, she has performed premieres of music by John Tavener and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Learn more...
Onyx Ensemble: String Group Plays Schubert, Tchaikovsky
Temple Emanu-El (San Francisco, CA)
The Onyx Ensemble performs at Temple Emanu-El's Martin Meyer Sanctuary. Featuring talented young musicians from the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Academy Orchestras, the group is one of the Bay Area's most promising chamber music groups. They'll perform Schubert's Death and the Maiden and Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Learn more...
Osiris Trio Plays Beethoven at Kohl Mansion
Kohl Mansion (Burlingame, CA)
The Osiris Trio returns to Kohl Mansion for a concert highlighted by Beethoven's Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, "Archduke". The internationally renowned ensemble features two original members, plus violinist Vesko Eschkenazy, concertmaster of Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, who joined the Osiris in 2005. Learn more...
An Evening of Flamenco with Angel Romero and the Peninsula Symphony
Fox Theatre (Redwood City, CA)
Guitarist Angel Romero and the colorful Flamenco dance company Brisas de Espana join the Peninsula Symphony for a fiery Spanish program. From the passion of Flamenco dancing to the Spanish maestro of the guitar, this palate of the culture of Spain is sure to keep audience members on the edge of their seats. Learn more...
Acoustic and Classical Guitar Night with Michael Nicolella
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (San Bruno, CA)
Michael Nicolella is recognized as one of America's most innovative classical guitar virtuosos. As a concert artist, he has performed throughout North America and Europe as solo recitalist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestra. An eclectic and versatile artist, he has received wide critical acclaim for his performances, recordings and compositions. Learn more...
Latin American Guitarist Isaac Bustos in Recital
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (San Bruno, CA)
Isaac Bustos is an award-winning classical guitarist, originally from Nicaragua. An extensive performance career has taken Bustos to Canada, Central America, Europe and all over the U.S. He has gained critical acclaim and is quickly becoming recognized as one of the top young guitarists of his generation. Learn more...