Overview Shostakovich described his Fifth Symphony as a hopeful response to human suffering: “I wanted to convey how, through a series of tragic conflicts of great turmoil, optimism asserts itself as a worldview.” The singular American composer John Adams composed The Rock You Stand On in 2024 as a gift for his dear friend, conductor Marin Alsop. She repays the compliment by faithfully recreating his bold colors, slippery textures, and snazzy syncopation.
Brian wants you to go out and hear live events more often.
He’s built a free tool for you to use.
The Bay Area has an amazing live music and event scene — and so does Santa Cruz, just over the hill. Don’t sit at home, don’t go to the same-old, GET OUT THERE.
This is a very inclusive list of over 400 sources and venues across the bay area and Santa Cruz County, and all their events.