Topaz
Mimi Dye, founder of the Topaz Jazz Ensemble, is an acclaimed violist, violinist, composer, and educator known for her eloquent artistry and rich tone. Following her New York debut at Carnegie’s Weill Hall, she has performed internationally, from San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre to the Sydney Opera House. Her career spans solo, chamber, and orchestral work, including engagements […]
UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL
UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL‘s mission towards the community is to make chamber music more accessible. First, by presenting concerts with free admission, also by choosing repertoire that tell the story of this art form, and finally by giving “listening keys” so any audience member can be prepared for optimal appreciation. Many professional classical musicians live […]
Ensemble Humanité
Ensemble Humanité is a collaboration between Ayaka Isono, a blind pianist, and Maki Ishii, a sighted violinist, dedicated to sharing the transformative power of music through performance, collaboration, and education. Their mission is to foster meaningful connections, demonstrating that music is not just an art form but a universal language that transcends barriers, uniting people […]
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra
The San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra is an orchestra of 15-25 players of instruments in the mandolin family: mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, and mandocello, in addition to guitar and double bass. At times, they have also included instruments such as the harp, viola da gamba, or archlute. The orchestra has been in existence for about 15 […]
The Bridge Music Collective
The Bridge Music Collective is a group of musicians comprised of oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, and double bass, an instrumentation that creates an opportunity for a unique sound that traverses both classic and nontraditional repertoire. They started their journey as a collective at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music while playing Prokofiev’s Quintet in G […]
Chelsea Hollow and Taylor Chan
Expanding the traditional format of a classical recital, vocalist Chelsea Hollow and pianist Taylor Chan create cathartic and innovative programs incorporating percussion, live electronic processing, sampled sound, and audience participation. Chelsea Hollow (soprano) and Taylor Chan (piano) are classically trained artists who continue to perform in traditional operatic, concert, and orchestral settings. In 2020, they […]
Alexander String Quartet
The Alexander String Quartet stands among the world’s premier ensembles, having performed in the major music capitals of five continents. The quartet is a vital artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, serving since 1989 as Ensemble in Residence of San Francisco Performances. Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the quartet’s […]
Ensemble Les Six
As a classical music oriented chamber music ensemble, Ensemble Les Six promotes the general understanding and appreciation of chamber music. In addition to have chamber music concerts in local concert hall such as Tateuchi Hall and San Jose State University Concert Hall, Ensemble Les Six also provides educational program for K-12 students in the Bay […]
Irene Sazer
Known internationally as a founding member of Turtle Island String Quartet, Irene Sazer is an acclaimed soloist, recording artist, composer and educator. An in-demand genre-hopping violinist , she founded Real Vocal String Quartet in 2005. In 2019 Irene was awarded a Gerbode Special Award in the Arts for cultural collaborative work and continues to create […]
Salon Classique
Salon Classique presents chamber music in private homes and other special places that allow to create an intimate harmony between the musicians and the audience. Founding director Karsten Windt offers introductions to the music with background stories to the program. Everyone can enjoy the music at its best while sipping on a glass of wine. The […]
