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Robert P. Commanday - April 30, 2013

By Robert Commanday, San Francisco Classical Voice

Music@Menlo Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han Photo by Christian Steiner
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Janos Gereben - April 30, 2013
Shifting paradigm can make a big difference
Shifting paradigm can make a big difference

Any time you see "paradigm," chances are there is some smoke bein

Janos Gereben - April 30, 2013

USC trustee Ken Klein and his wife, Natalie, co-chair of the advisory board for Classical KDFC Radio in San Francisco, have given $1 million to support the station. Their gift will provide initial funding for the station’s endowment as part of Classical KDFC’s $10 million "For the Music" campaign.

Janos Gereben - April 30, 2013
Christopher Rountree conducts the Conservatory Orchestra
Christopher Rountree conducts the Conservatory Orchestra

Joining the ce

Janos Gereben - April 30, 2013
Alexander String Quartet joins Anne-Marie McDermott at Kohl
Alexander String Quartet joins Anne-Marie McDermott at Kohl

Janos Gereben - April 30, 2013
János Starker
János Starker

The world of music mourns the passing of János Starker on Sunday, at age 88, in his Bloomington, Indiana, home.

Janos Gereben - April 30, 2013
Jeff Dunn pictures being bowled over by Beethoven literally
Jeff Dunn illustrates being bowled over by Beethoven literally

Curious and curiouser — Ludw

Michael Zwiebach - April 25, 2013
Prokofiev
Sergei Prokofiev

Sergei Prokofiev wrote some of the most lyrical and melodic classical music of the 20th century.