Sierra Ensemble

Sierra Ensemble, a San Francisco Bay Area-based violin, horn and piano trio, was founded in 1998 by horn player Janis Lieberman and two fellow Bay Area musicians. Sierra has performed extensively in communities throughout northern California, and has also toured the east coast and recently performed in Istanbul, Turkey. Sierra Ensemble has been recorded on […]

Sonic Forest

Sonic Forest weaves a delightful tapestry of classical, jazz, show tunes, American, Celtic and world folk musics, wild world fusion and spontaneous, soothing improvisations. Our musical instruments are made from trees, each a different species. Our musical training and experience is diverse. Our beautiful, spontaneous, evocative music also expresses a mystery – an awesome connection […]

Splinter Reeds

Splinter Reeds is the Bay Area’s first reed quintet, comprising five innovative musicians with a shared passion for new music. The ensemble is committed to presenting top tier performances of today’s best contemporary composition, showcasing the vast possibilities of the reed quintet, commissioning new works, and collaborating with fellow musicians and artists. www.splinterreeds.com

String Assembly

String Assembly uses chamber music as a tool to work for social good. We work to increase access to high level chamber music in our community and at large, and use our programming as a mirror for the vibrant diversity in our community. Debunking the myth that all quality classical compositions are by “dead white […]

Strobe

Strobe was born in a carpool, conceived by a love for the oboe. During commutes from San Francisco to Berkeley to play Swan Lake, Laura and Kris began talking about oboes—Laura plays it and Kris loves it because the oboe was her father’s instrument. They discussed favorite oboe repertoire and chamber music, along with concert […]

Telegraph Quartet

The Telegraph Quartet was formed in September 2013 with a commitment to a passionate approach to the standard chamber music repertoire as well as contemporary and non-standard repertoire, alike. www.telegraphquartet.com

The Lee Trio

The Lee Trio is an award-winning piano trio made up of three virtuosic performers, educators and sisters from San Francisco. Since its critically acclaimed Wigmore Hall debut in 2002, The Lee Trio’s “gripping immediacy and freshness” and “rich palette of tone colours” [The Strad] has inspired and moved audiences worldwide, establishing itself as one of […]

TOPAZ

The TOPAZ Ensemble was founded in 2005 by prominent American violist and composer Mimi Dye. The ensemble performs primarily music composed by the founder, all of which is dedicated to peace, understanding, and celebration. The ensemble has also collaborated with other performing groups, including the VNote Ensemble (folkloric music of Venezuela) and Sukay (traditional Andean […]

Trinity Alps Chamber Music

The Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival presents concerts of classical chamber music to communities across Northern California. Featuring an annual summer retreat and festival in the beautiful Trinity Alps of Northern California, as well as seasonal tours in the fall, winter, and spring, this organization has to date presented over 100 free public concerts across […]

Trois Bois

Trois Bois’ mission is to share a love of music for winds with others. Our programs span several centuries’ of music and feature many celebrated composers. www.troisbois.com