Showing posts with label classical music San Jose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classical music San Jose. Show all posts

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Rising Star Pianist Angel Stanislav Wang Opens Steinway Society Season

Steinway Society – The Bay Area will launch its 31st season on Sunday, September 27, with a recital by 23-year-old pianist Angel Stanislav Wang at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the De Anza College campus in Cupertino. The 2:30 p.m. program, titled Worlds Away, moves from the Spanish lyricism of Granados through Liszt’s demanding Sonata in B Minor, Debussy’s atmospheric Estampes, and the rhythmic drive of Stravinsky’s Three Movements from Petrushka.

Wang has already collected major international prizes, including silver at the Tchaikovsky Competition, first prize at the Rachmaninoff Competition, and a place as one of the youngest finalists in Van Cliburn history. Born in Los Angeles and trained in Moscow, he has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Musikverein while building a reputation for expressive power and technical command. The Cupertino appearance marks a local chance to hear an artist whose career is accelerating across major venues and series.

The intimate 400-seat hall at De Anza offers a clear acoustic setting well suited to solo piano. Steinway Society, a Silicon Valley nonprofit now entering its fourth decade, continues its focus on presenting award-winning pianists alongside an active education program. Single tickets range from $53 to $78, with senior and student discounts available; three- and six-concert subscriptions remain on offer for those who want to hear the full season.

Tickets and full season details are available through steinwaysociety.com or by calling 408-300-5635.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Symphony San Jose Presents The Enigmatic Voice in Downtown San Jose

Symphony San Jose curates an evening of profound musical expression with its upcoming program titled The Enigmatic Voice. Three landmark works come together at the California Theatre to deliver a range of powerful emotions rooted in history and human experience.

Handel’s Zadok the Priest opens the concert with its soaring sense of majesty and ceremonial weight. Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem offers a deeply felt appeal for peace that feels as relevant today as when it was written. Elgar’s Enigma Variations concludes the night with its series of vivid musical portraits and that intriguing central theme that has sparked curiosity for generations.

Conductor Grant Llewelyn leads the Symphony San Jose and Symphony San Jose Chorale, with outstanding solo performances from soprano Maria Valdes and baritone John Brancy. Concertgoers can enhance their evening by arriving early for Music Notes, the free pre-show discussion.

The historic California Theatre on South First Street creates an intimate and elegant environment for these performances. Situated in the middle of Downtown San Jose, it pairs beautifully with nearby dining and easy parking options.

Tickets for the performances on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 8 at 2:30pm range from $35 to $115. Youth tickets are available at half price with adult purchases. Visit www.symphonysanjose.org or call 408.286.2600 for tickets and details.