“Everything about this show is special…a visual and auditory experience that’s interactive, striking and worth experiencing.” GUITAR WORLD Part of the 2026-2026 Seeking Resonance series One of the most acclaimed guitarists of today blends music and technology in the wild and wonderful world of Bugs! This new concert for young audiences features Kaki King’s signature guitar, projection mapping, and drum-triggered … Read more
“Their vast technical prowess and deep musical sensibilities were palpable from the first note to the last.” SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE Three-time Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods, Grammy-winning classical vocalist Ariadne Greif and acclaimed pianist Conor Hanick join musical forces for a powerful and genre-spanning collaboration that brings together some of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. The program weaves together music … Read more
“It’s really cool how [Firefly takes] the modern music and mixed in cultural music, it’s amazing.” LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY STUDENT, GRADE 5 Part of the 2026-2026 Seeking Resonance series Sacred Fires marks the electrifying return of multi-talented artist and dramatic performer Firefly the Hybrid (AKA Jason Brown) in a bold world-premiere performance commissioned by Ovations that expands on the stunning visuals and … Read more
This is an 18+ event. Pattie Gonia stars in SAVE HER!, a drag show about the climate, politics, and the power of nature. Featuring co-hosts VERA!, Sequoia, and an all-star cast of local drag kings and queens, SAVE HER! delivers performances with humor, power, upcycled outfits, and more. Pattie Gonia is an environmentalist, drag queen, … Read more
“[Sophia Liu] is a true phenomenon. As soon as she puts her hands on the keyboard, she captivates with a fluid and natural musicality.” CRESCENDO MAGAZINE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Canadian pianist Sophia Liu is quickly emerging among most compelling pianist of her generation. Liu’s “phenomenal virtuosity” … Read more
“If the phrase ‘family show’ usually makes us think of younger children, here’s one for tweeners, teens and even parents who remember Rock’em Sock’em Robots and what a cassette tape looks like.” LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL Explosive. High-energy. Creative chaos. From interactive elements to jaw-dropping visual moments, Recycled Percussion is a playground of music and … Read more
“MacMaster’s playing astonishes by its simultaneous warmth and killer edge.” TAHOE ON STAGE Cape Breton’s beloved Natalie MacMaster and fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy, along with their daughter Mary Frances, invite some of the world’s top Celtic musicians to join them for an incredible concert experience. Through dancing, singing, and merry music-making, the evening highlights the unique … Read more
Attend a special pre-performance lecture with Dr. Aruna Kharod! “Bollywood meets New Orleans, new age, rock and whatever else it takes to make this track hurtle forward with a new fusion at every junction.” NEW YORK TIMES Please note: Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East will now be presented at One Longfellow Square. The date and time have … Read more
“Valdés’ every dancing intro, incisive fill and storming chordal eruption on piano is always irresistible.” THE GUARDIAN Pianist, composer, arranger Chucho Valdés belongs to that singular and often untouchable elite of Cuba’s prolific geniuses – all at once monstrously talented and endlessly creative, with a fondness for reinvention in each subsequent work. Over a career … Read more
“Impressive sophistication and complexity of phrasing, elegant articulation and an impeccable sense of balance… What sets the Academy apart from other ensembles is its exceptional musical intelligence” SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Featuring principals Fiona Cross on clarinet, John Roberts on oboe, Julie Price … Read more