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How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide

How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide

Explore the life and legacy of Teresa Carreño, a Venezuelan virtuoso known as "La Valquiria" and "La Leona del piano". Discover her impact on music as a pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.

03/08/2025
Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight

Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight

Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.

03/07/2025
A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

Explore the history of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed "Emperor", composed during Napoleon's invasion of Vienna in 1809, reflecting the composer's resilience amidst chaos.

09/21/2024
WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie

WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie

On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.

07/22/2024
Classical Californians: Garrick Ohlsson

Classical Californians: Garrick Ohlsson

This week's Classical Californian is concert pianist Garrick Ohlsson

04/03/2024
Classical Californians: Althea Waites

Classical Californians: Althea Waites

Classical Californian pianist Althea Waites shares her favorite performances, including works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Verdi.

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Classical Californians: Sarah Cahill

Classical Californians: Sarah Cahill

Pianist Sarah Cahill is this week's Classical Californian

03/06/2024

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