Special Events

Classical Crossover Concerts

Join us for a special concert event, as musicians from the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the folkloric musicians of Trio Chaskinakuy explore the fascinating intersections of classical and folk music. Chamber music from around the world, ranging from the 18th century Austro-Hungarian Empire to the high plateaus of the Andean Cordillera. SFCO Composer in Residence Gabriela Lena Frank will talk about her string quartet, Inkarri, and the multi-cultural forces that underlie her powerful and evocative music.

This special concert series is part of the SFCO's many and varied efforts to reach new audiences and is funded in part through Meet The Composer's MetLife Creative Connections program and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Please note: This is a ticketed concert series. Please visit venue links below for information on how to purchase tickets.

Performance Dates & Venues

8pm Thursday, April 8 - La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley  [click here for ticket info]
2pm Sunday, Apr 11 - Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo [click here for ticket info]
7:30pm Thursday, Apr 15 - Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco [ticket info coming soon]

Program

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra All-Stars: Robin Sharp and Debra Fong, violins; Benjamin Simon, viola; Gianna Abondolo, cello
Trio Chaskinakuy: Edmond Badoux, Francy Vidal, Daniel Zamalloa

Music of Haydn, Bartok, and Gabriela Lena Frank
Presentation by Gabriela Lena Frank
Traditional musics from South America’s high mountains