New Century Chamber Orchestra

Daniel Hope solos in “Recomposed,” the New Century Chamber Orchestra’s concert series featuring innovative arrangements. (Courtesy Nate Rabiroff)

New NCCO director Daniel Hope leads with insight, virtuosity

New Century Chamber Orchestra, the Bay Area ensemble presenting classical music in…

 

The San Francisco Dungeon at Fisherman's Wharf is observing Halloween with special seances, through Nov. 4. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: San Francisco Dungeon Seances, Big Book Sale, Suspiria, New Century Chamber Orchestra, 88rising, Residents, Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Troye Sivan, Megan Hilty, Bobbi Jene Smith, Mandy Patinkin, Doc Stories

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 San Francisco Dungeon: For Halloween season, through Nov. 4,…

 

On March 16, the California Academy of Sciences opens a new planetarium show focusing on the hidden treasures of coral reefs. (Courtesy photo)

March 15-17: Clown & Punishment, Jacques Villegle, Brian Posehn, Expedition Reef, Clipper Stad Amsterdam open house, W. Kamau Bell, Jon Nakamatsu, Mandy Gonzalez, New Century Chamber Orchestra, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 7 Mile House Jazz Fest, Mission Peak Chamber Singers

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Brian Posehn: The comedian originally from Sacramento, who's appeared…

 

San Francisco Performances presents the Danish String Quartet in its San Francisco debut on Feb. 19 (Courtesy Caroline Bettenco)

Winter 2018 Arts Preview: Classical

Chamber music and oratorios, symphony concerts and intimate recitals with top artists…

San Francisco Performances presents the Danish String Quartet in its San Francisco debut on Feb. 19 (Courtesy Caroline Bettenco)
“Dream,” a public installation by Ana Teresa Fernández commissioned by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, get its unveiling at Alemany Farmer’s Market. (Courtesy Gizmo Art Production/

Sept. 22-23: DREAM Unveiling, Oktoberfest By the Bay, Chanticleer, decker., Art Explosion Open Studios, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, Back from Iraq, New Century Chamber Orchestra, Marcus Shelby Orchestra

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 DREAM Unveiling: Artist Ana Teresa Fernández and Yerba Buena…

“Dream,” a public installation by Ana Teresa Fernández commissioned by Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, get its unveiling at Alemany Farmer’s Market. (Courtesy Gizmo Art Production/
San Francisco Performances opens its season with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard performing an All-Bernstein Centennial program on Oct. 1 at Herbst Theatre. (Courtesy Becca Fay)

Fall 2017 Arts Preview: Classical

Virtuosity abounds – with chamber ensembles, orchestras, soloists and grand opera. Here…

San Francisco Performances opens its season with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard performing an All-Bernstein Centennial program on Oct. 1 at Herbst Theatre. (Courtesy Becca Fay)
New Century Chamber Orchestra’s varied 25th anniversary programs this week include a farewell to music director and violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg on May 18, featuring Vivaldi's "Four Seasons,"

May 17-18: Sordid Lives, Fellini’s Rome, Gordon Ball, SF Symphony with Roberto Abbado, Sweet Spirit, New Century Chamber Orchestra

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Sordid Lives: New Conservatory Theatre Center’s San Francisco premiere…

New Century Chamber Orchestra’s varied 25th anniversary programs this week include a farewell to music director and violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg on May 18, featuring Vivaldi's "Four Seasons,"
Award-winning writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie told a Dutch newspaper that her feminism, and that of Beyonce, are different. (Courtesy Facebook)

Scoop: Chimamanda Adichie doesn’t feel beholden to Beyoncé

It took awhile to go public, but Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie…

Award-winning writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie told a Dutch newspaper that her feminism, and that of Beyonce, are different. (Courtesy Facebook)
New York-based pianist Inon Barnatan appears with the New Century Chamber Orchestra in the Bay Area. (Courtesy Marco Borggreve)

Pianist Inon Barnatan joins NCCO for ‘Silver Season Opener’

The New Century Chamber Orchestra is kicking off its 25th season with…

New York-based pianist Inon Barnatan appears with the New Century Chamber Orchestra in the Bay Area. (Courtesy Marco Borggreve)
Pianist Sarah Cahill plays contemporary works in a recital at Hotel Rex presented by San Francisco Performances. (Courtesy Marianne La Rochelle)

May 4-5: Sarah Cahill, United Relay of America, You’re Gonna Cry, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Philip Zimbardo, Rooney, Big Data and You, New Century Chamber Orchestra, J.C. Smith Band

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Sarah Cahill: Described by the New York Times as…

Pianist Sarah Cahill plays contemporary works in a recital at Hotel Rex presented by San Francisco Performances. (Courtesy Marianne La Rochelle)
COURTESY CHRIS LEEViolinist Glenn Dicterow makes his first San Francisco appearance since his retirement from the New York Philharmonic in New Century Chamber Orchestra concerts this week.

N.Y. Phil's Glenn Dicterow plays with New Century

Although he occupied one of the most prestigious positions in the classical…

COURTESY CHRIS LEEViolinist Glenn Dicterow makes his first San Francisco appearance since his retirement from the New York Philharmonic in New Century Chamber Orchestra concerts this week.
courtesy photoCurrent and past Adler Fellows Efrain Solis

New Century Chamber Orchestra ventures into opera

In a novel and promising enterprise, a chamber-music ensemble is presenting an…

courtesy photoCurrent and past Adler Fellows Efrain Solis
courtesy photoNew Century Chamber Orchestra presents the world of a piece by American composer Michael Daugherty.

New Century Chamber Orchestra premieres Michael Daugherty’s ‘Fallingwater’

Like Aaron Copland, considered by many the guiding light of American composers,…

courtesy photoNew Century Chamber Orchestra presents the world of a piece by American composer Michael Daugherty.
Courtesy PhotoComposer Lera Auerbach

Musical phenom does it all

It is no exaggeration to call 2013 the “Era of Lera” in…

Courtesy PhotoComposer Lera Auerbach