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 […]
Baumer String Quartet

Acknowledged as one of the finest young quartets in the country, the Baumer String Quartet was founded in 2003 at the Cleveland Institute of Music. The members of the Quartet pursue parallel careers as international soloists, leaders and principal players of world-class orchestras, as members of eminent chamber groups, and as professors of music. Baumer SQ members […]
Maya Kherani

Praised for her “rich, soaring soprano” and “crystalline tone” (Opera News), Indian-American soprano Maya Kherani has been lauded for her vibrant voice and exciting characterizations in repertoire from the Baroque to the modern. As a classical soprano specializing in early music, Maya Kherani aims to bring unknown and lesser-known repertoire to audiences in a fresh, […]
Pro Musica Ensemble

Pro Musica Ensemble’s mission is to serve its local community culturally by producing and promoting chamber music performances featuring highly accomplished individuals available to it through its many connections. Since 1986, the Pro Musica Ensemble was established as an umbrella organization for the Pro Musica Quartet, the Divertimento Ensemble, the Paganini Trio, the Paganini Duo, […]
ECHO Chamber Orchestra

ECHO Chamber Orchestra provides an opportunity for musicians to contribute to programming through recommending repertoire, soloing and arranging music. Unlike the typical top-down orchestral structure, ECHO is collaborative and offers a unique musical experience to players who are seeking more active involvement. Having built an audience and a reputation over two seasons with professional […]