Michael Zwiebach

As prom season begins, we bring you a playlist of old school ballroom dances from all over. Dance animates the majority of music, and it’s no different in the classical corner. As you make the last adjustments to your prom formal wear, it’s the perfect moment to dive into these formal dances.

Jepetha, one of the greatest music dramas ever penned, promises to be a fine performance.

The Ives Quartet has an interesting way of sandwiching the most novel or interesting piece between two standard masterworks. 

The point of this concert is to throw a spotlight on a range of cultures not normally represented on American orchestral programs in their own voices — an important component of keeping orchestral music healthy and relevant. 

An endorsement of the passage of Bill AB 580 and funding for the California Arts Council.

The Tokyo String Quartet formed in 1969 will have one set of its farewell concerts at Chamber Music San Francisco.