SFEMS’s presenting partnership with the California Jazz Conservatory (formerly The JazzSchool) explores the common threads that link early music and jazz in an intimate, informal setting. The concert series continues this Sunday, November 9...
Galax and Clark to Appear in Much Anticipated World Premiere The Galax Quartet and Karen Clark team up again to premiere David Jaffe’s “Eight O’s in Woolloomooloo” on December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana Street, Berkeley...
Wednesday, October 29 Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra Regular meeting, for players of recorder, early winds or early strings. Bring your instrument(s) and music stand. 7:30–9:30 PM Music Room number 060, J.L. Stanford Middle School 480 E. Meadow...
Monday, October 20 Stanford University Music Department Elisabeth Wright, harpsichord, performs “Tender and Passionate Gestures.” Program features music by D’Anglebert, Bach, Froberger and Couperin. 7:30 PM Memorial Church, Stanford University...
Pair of Programs to Celebrate Anniversary This fall marks 40 years of continuous music making for the Albany Consort. First formed in October 1974 at Christ Church, Albany Street, London, the name moved to the Bay Area along with founder Jonathan...
Wednesday, October 15 San Francisco Recorder Society The San Francisco Chapter ARS regular meeting, Peter Maund, guest conductor. Bring instruments and music stand. $10 playing fee per session may be applied to the $40 annual chapter membership fee...
Tuesday, October 7 Sacramento Recorder Society Regular meeting for recorder players, with guest conductor Louise Carslake. Newcomers welcome. Bring recorders, stand, and other early instruments. Music provided. Refreshments. 6:45–9:30 PM Friends...
Archetti Baroque String Ensemble’s first CD has arrived! A long time in planning and execution, the project was an effort that had generous financial support from the San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music, Centaur Records, and the Bay Area’s...
Improvisation in the Baroque The California Jazz Conservatory (CJC, formerly the JazzSchool), and The San Francisco Early Music Society have established an exciting affiliation that delights both our audience and our local musicians. Early music...
Wednesday, October 1 Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra Regular meeting, for players of recorder, early winds or early strings. Bring your instrument(s) and music stand. 7:30–9:30 PM Music Room number 060, J.L. Stanford Middle School 480 E. Meadow...