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 […]
Keys to the City
At Keys to the City, we see a future where unique and characterful instruments serve as more than just tools for music; they become platforms for sustaining a thriving musical culture in the city. Keys to the City works to reposition art as a public good, giving voice to the marginalized, and challenging the status […]
EIGHT/MOVES
EIGHT/MOVES is a contemporary dance company dedicated to breaking boundaries and creating unity through movement. We bring artists, audiences, and communities together to empower marginalized voices, bridge gaps between communities, and utilize the universal language of dance to generate social and cultural change. Founded in 2023 by Princess Grace Award-winning dancer and choreographer Mia J. […]
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, […]
Camilo y los Cruzers
Camilo y los Cruzers is the latest project from quixotic multi-instrumentalist Camilo Landau, exploring the intersections of Latin music and Black music with an all-star lineup of renowned musicians. Camilo y los Cruzers attempts to break down some of the barriers between Latin and Black music communities by explicitly inviting musicians from distinct communities to […]
Pedro José Pastrana
Pedro José Pastrana is a Puerto Rican cuatro player and a Latin Jazz musician. He grew up playing traditional Puerto Rican folk “Jíbaro” music, a style that has its own traditions and vocabulary. However from the moment He discovered Jazz in high school, he’s been fascinated with improvisation as an artistic form of expression. As […]
