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Vivaldi: Recomposed
Nov
14
to Nov 17
2024/25 Season, 2025/26 Season

Vivaldi: Recomposed

Rediscover centuries-old classics in a completely new light, with two works that infuse music of the Baroque period with shimmering contemporary flourishes. Following the festive splash of one of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Novelletten for Strings, David Bruce uses brief sequences from the music of Jean-Baptiste Lully to create a vibrant kaleidoscope of sound in the U.S. premiere of his Lully Loops. Afterwards, fall in love with The Four Seasons all over again through Max Richter’s mesmerizing reimagining of Vivaldi’s timeless masterpiece, which preserves the original’s emotional depth and enduring appeal for generations to come.

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PAST CONCERTS

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Radiance in Rhythm
Apr 23
Radiance in Rhythm

Step into a soundscape where brilliant rhythms and bold expression ignite the senses. From Piazzolla’s tango-infused intensity to an evocative new work by Henry Dorn, each piece shines with character and emotion. Guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas lends his virtuosic flair to Michael Daugherty’s groundbreaking Bay of Pigs and Rodrigo’s distinctive Concierto de Aranjuez, while Williams’ Primera Suite Argentina captures the vibrant pulse of Latin American tradition. Prepare for an experience rich in feeling, complexity, and extraordinary artistry.

Luminaries
Mar 13
Luminaries

Bold innovation and exceptional virtuosity converge to reflect the many ways music can illuminate. Two of San Francisco’s shining composers premiere works inspired by New Century’s spirit, honoring its past while imagining new possibilities. Joseph Bologne’s vibrant violin concerto restores a long-overlooked brilliance to the spotlight, and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence culminates in a rich cascade of melody and emotion. Each piece offers its own light, forming a constellation of artistry, legacy, and brilliance.

Enlighten Me
Jan 23
Enlighten Me

American violinist Simone Porter leads this collaboration between New Century and students from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in this musical tour of illumination. Featuring works from the 12th to the 21st century, each piece on the program depicts different kinds of light: light from nature, light that inspires or clarifies, light that bestows joy.  Beginning with Andrew Norman's Sabina, written in response to an ecstatic experience watching the sun rise in an ancient Roman cathedral, and moving through the upward gaze of Hildegard von Bingen's antiphon to divine wisdom, the program concludes with Mozart's Divertimento in F Major, the very spirit of levity and brilliance.

In Winter’s Glow
Dec 11
In Winter’s Glow

Bask in the glow of winter’s light with a radiant program of music that shimmers like freshly fallen snow. New Century Chamber Orchestra and the San Francisco Girls Chorus unite in a performance that radiates warmth and wonder. In a season of reflection and renewal, let this concert be a moment of serenity and shared joy to brighten the longest nights.

The Four Seasons
Oct 30
The Four Seasons

Take a musical journey through time that emerges at daybreak and culminates in one of music’s most iconic treasures.

DANCE! with Daniel Hope
May 1
DANCE! with Daniel Hope

Get ready to let the music move you! Performing selections from his chart-topping DANCE! album, Daniel Hope and New Century will lead you through the history of Western dance music—from medieval times to the 20th century. Enjoy styles ranging from Baroque opera and Russian ballet to klezmer and tango, with music from Handel to Prokofiev, Florence Price to Astor Piazzolla, and much more. This imaginative concert will illuminate the universal nature of dance rhythms that have set bodies in motion and lifted spirits for centuries.