2022-2023 Season
The Power of Creation: A Mother's Day Celebration
On Mother’s Day 2023, celebrate the feminine power of creation. This truly unique collaborative concert brings leading Bay Area artists Diana Gameros, Cava Menzies and the San Francisco Girls Chorus together with other incredible singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists to be announced.
Noe Music Kids: Teacher Barb and the Music Makers
Get ready for music that grooves and is appropriate for kids: rock n’ roll, country, blues, jazz, old timey, folk, timeless children’s music and old classics.
Beethoven Complete Sonatas for piano and violin - III
Performed over three concerts, Co-Artistic Director Owen Dalby and longtime colleague Stephen Prutsman survey the complete cycle of sonatas for piano and violin by Ludwig van Beethoven.
30th Anniversary Concert
This concert brings the long-awaited return of Noe Music legends Emil Miland, Angela Lee, and Katie Kadarauch, who will join forces with virtuosic newcomer Nancy Zhou and co-Artistic Directors Meena Bhasin and Owen Dalby. Erich Korngold's gorgeous and rarely performed Sextet Op. 10 will anchor this celebration of Noe Music's 30th birthday.
Sam Reider and the Human Hands
The Human Hands is a collective of virtuoso acoustic musicians that play "modern folk music" (The New York Times). Irresistible melodies, fiery improvisation and unstoppable grooves collide in what Songlines Magazine dubbed "mash-up of the Klezmatics, Quintette du Hot Club de France and the Punch Brothers.”
Noe Music Kids: Sam Reider and the Human Hands
SF native Sam Reider and his 21st century Folk music orchestra present a special performance for families and kids of all ages — not to be missed!
Beethoven Complete Sonatas for piano and violin - II
Performed over three concerts, Co-Artistic Director Owen Dalby and longtime colleague Stephen Prutsman survey the complete cycle of sonatas for piano and violin by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Juilliard String Quartet
With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet (JSQ) continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring.
Noe Music Kids: RhythmALLogy
Bring the whole family and join SF's own Aaron Kierbel for a joyous celebration and hands-on exploration of rhythm in all its forms!
Beethoven Complete Sonatas for piano and violin - I
Performed over three concerts, Co-Artistic Director Owen Dalby and longtime colleague Stephen Prutsman survey the complete cycle of sonatas for piano and violin by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Merz Trio
Never before heard in San Francisco, this cutting-edge piano trio is one of the most vibrant and engaging young classical music ensembles in America.
Noe Music Kids: Merz Trio
Bring your family, young and old, for a fabulous introduction to the art of chamber music from some of its finest practitioners. This special concert is tailored for young ears!
Season Celebration Concert: Nicholas Phan, Owen Dalby, Katie Hyun and RUCKUS
Cap off the season with our Spring Celebration featuring renowned tenor Nicholas Phan, Co-Artistic Director Owen Dalby, violinist Katie Hyun, and Ruckus: an early music band that lives up to its name.
Friction Quartet with Sarah Cahill, piano
The fabulous Friction Quartet, "the Bay Area's redoubtable New Music ensemble" joins forces with eminent pianist, writer and producer Sarah Cahill for a program of contemporary works for piano quintet.
From Persia to Iberia: Bridget Kibbey, Mahsa Vahdat, John Hadfield
Known as “the Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp”, Bridget Kibbey joins forces with celebrated Persian singer Mahsa Vahdat, and star percussionist John Hadfield.
Noe Music Kids: Swish, pluck, snap! Fun with harp and percussion
Star musicians Bridget Kibbey and John Hadfield take families on a whirlwind tour of all things harp and percussion!
Pop Up Happy Hour
We’re popping up at superb cocktail bar Wildhawk for a musical happy hour with star Icelandic cellist, Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir. Presented in collaboration with our friends at Tertulia, tickets are $45 and include one delicious cocktail of your choice, light fare, and a brief solo performance by Saeunn. Space is limited at Wildhawk - secure your spot now.
Timo Andres and David Kaplan Piano Duo
Pianists Timo Andres and David Kaplan are formidable musicians known for their individual talent and artistry. Join us for an afternoon of Ballet Russe with Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” and Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances”.
Noe Music Kids: Timo Andres and David Kaplan Piano Duo
Join us Saturday, November 13 at 10:30am at the Noe Valley Ministry for Noe Music Kids with Timo Andres and David Kaplan. Dive into the fun of chamber music with these two brilliant pianists as they take us on an interactive journey through the great Russian works inspired by dance.
St. Lawrence String Quartet & Stephen Prutsman
Our season opens with Noe Music favorites: the St. Lawrence String Quartet and pianist Stephen Prutsman performing Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s lushly romantic Piano Quintet, Op. 15.
Gabriela Lena Frank
Included in the Washington Post's list of the 35 most significant women composers in history (August, 2017), identity has always been at the center of composer/pianist Gabriela Lena Frank's music. Join us for an evening of music and conversation with Bay Area treasure, Gabriela Lena Frank
A Celebration of Musicians Around the Bay
Noe Music and the Bay Area Music Consortium (BAMC) present A Celebration of Musicians Around the Bay, a virtual showcase of the extraordinary talent and diversity of our treasured Bay Area artists. Featured artists include Quinteto Latino, Alam Khan, Friction Quartet, and the Stars Aligned Siblings.
Telegraph Quartet
The Telegraph Quartet is one of the great quartets of this or any era, and are beloved by our audience for their gripping and subtle music-making. We are thrilled to present this online concert, filmed exclusively for us at our Noe Valley Ministry home, as our next MainStage performance!
Paul Wiancko, composer and cellist
NPR Music recently wrote “If Haydn were alive to write a string quartet today, it may sound something like Paul Wiancko’s LIFT.” When it comes to Paul, that’s only scratching the surface. On February 4 at 7pm Paul will take us through his journey as a cellist, composer, and producer, and will be joined by his colleague and partner, violist Ayane Kozasa of the Aizuri Quartet.
Pamela Frank, on Claude Frank
We are joined by the eminent violinist Pamela Frank to discuss and listen to the artistry of her father, Claude Frank. We’ll explore his recorded legacy, including the late Beethoven piano sonatas, and come away with a deeply personal portrait of this wonderful man.
What Makes It Great? Featuring Rob Kapilow & Horszowski Trio
Rob Kapilow and returning Noe Music favorites the Horszowski Trio team up for “What Makes it Great?”, a lecture, demonstration, and concert all-in-one, featuring Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, Op. 97.
Noe Music Kids: Part 3
Join us for Part 3 of our series: Musical Explorations. We’ll put it all together now! Take a journey with the fabulous Friction Quartet in this fun and interactive 30 minute session through different sound worlds and musical styles as we listen, play, and groove together.
Kronos Through the Years
Kronos Quartet’s former longtime cellist Joan Jeanrenaud and founding violist Hank Dutt join forces in a conversation about their time playing together in what has been aptly called the most famous new music ensemble in the world. Together, we’ll listen to incredible performances and get to know two legendary artists.
Third Coast Percussion
Take four percussionists and add virtuosic talent, endless creativity, and a penchant for the irreverent and you get the Grammy Award-winning Third Coast Percussion. Join David, Robert, Peter and Sean for a performance that showcases the depth, breadth, and sheer brilliance of these four musicians.