The mission of Classical Revolution is to present concerts involving both traditional and modern approaches while engaging the community by offering chamber music performances in highly accessible venues, such as bars and cafes, and collaborating with local musicians and artists from various styles and backgrounds.
Thus, we hope to weave this music into the landscape of San Francisco nightlife, presently populated by more popular forms of musical entertainment. By taking chamber music out of the recital hall and making it more accessible to an audience who does not otherwise hear such music in a live context, we hope to bring to a broader public consciousness the realization that this music is still relevant and needn't be restricted to more austere venues.
The musicians who play in Classical Revolution come from a variety of backgrounds. Most are recent graduates or current students from the nation's best conservatories, while others are accomplished non- professional musicians who use Classical Revolution as an outlet to maintain their musical life while working non-musical jobs. This inter-relation between professional and non-professional musicians is a fundamental part of our organization: dissolving boundaries that result from the specialization of musicians and bringing people, both audience and performers, together.
Classical Revolution performs every sunday night at Revolution Cafe at 3248 22nd St in San Francisco.
Thus, we hope to weave this music into the landscape of San Francisco nightlife, presently populated by more popular forms of musical entertainment. By taking chamber music out of the recital hall and making it more accessible to an audience who does not otherwise hear such music in a live context, we hope to bring to a broader public consciousness the realization that this music is still relevant and needn't be restricted to more austere venues.
The musicians who play in Classical Revolution come from a variety of backgrounds. Most are recent graduates or current students from the nation's best conservatories, while others are accomplished non- professional musicians who use Classical Revolution as an outlet to maintain their musical life while working non-musical jobs. This inter-relation between professional and non-professional musicians is a fundamental part of our organization: dissolving boundaries that result from the specialization of musicians and bringing people, both audience and performers, together.
Classical Revolution performs every sunday night at Revolution Cafe at 3248 22nd St in San Francisco.
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday March 10, 8:00 to 10:30 PMSoCha Cafe, SFThis week we feature music by Samuel Barber to commemorate his 100th birthday!
- Thursday March 11, 7:00 to 8:00 PMDuo Revirado @ Red Poppy Art HouseDuo Revirado
- Thursday March 11, 8:00 to 11:00 PMTea Lounge, BrooklynFeaturing Osso Quartet - Jannina Barefield: Violin, Brooke Quiggins: Violin, Marla Hansen: Viola, Maria Jeffers: Cello. Osso is a New York-based String Quartet performing a self-arranged repertoire that spans the gap between contemporary classical and indie rock. RSVP on Facebook
- Sunday March 14, 7:00 to 7:00 PMCafe Immer Gern, BerlinWeekly chamber jam at Cafe Immer Gern in Prenzlauer Berg, now equipped with piano! Facebook
- Sunday March 14, 8:00 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Sunday March 14, 8:00 to 11:00 PMBarking Spider Tavern, ClevelandBenefiting earthqauke relief This month's chamber music jam session will benefit earthquake relief efforts in Chile. All donations collected will be forwarded directly to Doctors Without Borders. Come to play and enjoy great music for a great cause. RSVP here
- Sunday March 14, 9:00 to 10:00 PMSomeday Lounge, PortlandClassical Revolution PDX "NEW MUSIC" night
- Wednesday March 17, 8:00 to 10:30 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Thursday March 18, 6:00 to 8:00 PMQuatrocelli @ Amnesia, SFLive chamber music for happy hour, people. free
- Sunday March 21, 12:00 to 2:00 PMBach birthday concert at Legion of Honor, SFWe celebrate Bach's 325th birthday. Featuring solo cello suites, violin sonatas and partitas, and Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Concert takes place in the Rodin Gallery. Free with museum admission. RSVP on Facebook
- Sunday March 21, 7:00 to 7:00 PMCafe Immer Gern, BerlinWeekly chamber jam at Cafe Immer Gern in Prenzlauer Berg, now equipped with piano! Facebook
- Sunday March 21, 7:30 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFBach birthday Bash at the Rev!
Announcements
Featured Events
Barber 100th Birthday Bash
"Classical Revolution" by Guy Hill
Check out the new art on the walls at Revolution Cafe by our friend and fan of Classical Rev, Guy Hill.
Artist Statement:
"This show is about the Revolution Cafe and the people here.
It is also most certainly about the Classical Revolution and the gift of classical music ringing in Mission ears.
We have the unique pleasure of being a part of a rare and inspiring atmosphere.
So many nights of brilliant music, drinks, conversation, and the cafe.
I hope the work does something to echo this amazing space and help document this time.
I am grateful."
Wednesday March 10th 8pm
SoCha Cafe
3235 Mission Street between Valencia and 29th Street, SF
FREE
We celebrate the 100th birthday of American composer Samuel Barber.
Performances by
Keisuke Nakagoshi
Eva Maria Zimmerman
Heidi Moss
Adelle Akiko-Kearns
...and more!
There is room for more performers.
Email info@classicalrevolution.org if interested in participating in this event.
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SoCha Cafe
3235 Mission Street between Valencia and 29th Street, SF
FREE
We celebrate the 100th birthday of American composer Samuel Barber.
Performances by
Keisuke Nakagoshi
Eva Maria Zimmerman
Heidi Moss
Adelle Akiko-Kearns
...and more!
There is room for more performers.
Email info@classicalrevolution.org if interested in participating in this event.
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Check out the new art on the walls at Revolution Cafe by our friend and fan of Classical Rev, Guy Hill.
Artist Statement:
"This show is about the Revolution Cafe and the people here.
It is also most certainly about the Classical Revolution and the gift of classical music ringing in Mission ears.
We have the unique pleasure of being a part of a rare and inspiring atmosphere.
So many nights of brilliant music, drinks, conversation, and the cafe.
I hope the work does something to echo this amazing space and help document this time.
I am grateful."
Media and Press
free music download from Classical Revolution
Gabriella Smith: String Quartet (2008) - III. Scherzo
Recorded December 1, 2008 by Charles Gonzalez at Mission Bells Studio
free music download from Classical Revolution
Nefasha Ayer: Longing for the Shore
Live at the Red Poppy Art House. January 8, 2009
Recorded by Bill Swerbo, baytaper.com
SOMA Magazine. July 2009
"Classical Music Finds a Home"
by Marcella Prieto
Strings Magazine. June 2009
"Classical Revolution Makes Inroads in Unusual Venues"
by Tiffany Maleshefski
the ax files. April 20, 2009
"You Say You Want a Revolution" by Alexandra Jones
KNPB Radio, Reno
"Classical Revolution on KNPB Reports" by Michael Hagerty
Time Out Chicago. January 22-28, 2009
"Revved and Ready" by Bryant Manning
San Francisco Classical Voice. December 14, 2008
"Viva la Revolution" by Beeri Moalem
San Francisco Chronicle. Thursday November 27, 2008
"Classical Revolution: Chamber Music at a Cafe"
by Maureen Bogues
SF Weekly. Wednesday October 8, 2008
"Classical music's no-frills Mission digs"
by Khalid Halhoul
New York Times. Sunday September 14, 2008
"The Jukebox is from Juilliard" by Bernice Yeung
Reno Gazette-Journal. Sunday July 13, 2008
"Classical Revolution Brings Music to the Masses"
by Gabriel Traverso
Primer Magazine
"Live Classical Music: Where, How, and Why"
by Lorin Wilkerson
Donating / Booking
Your donation to Classical Revolution helps us to supplement artist fees, so that our events can remain at free or cheap admission costs.
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music.
Please select "Classical Revolution" in the list of affiliates.
You may also send your donation by personal check. Please contact us for more info.
Classical Revolution is available to participate in or produce a variety of performance projects and environments. We are a wide network of highly talented musicians around the world.
Email info@classicalrevolution.org for all inquiries.
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music.
Please select "Classical Revolution" in the list of affiliates.
You may also send your donation by personal check. Please contact us for more info.
Classical Revolution is available to participate in or produce a variety of performance projects and environments. We are a wide network of highly talented musicians around the world.
Email info@classicalrevolution.org for all inquiries.
Links
Classical Revolution on Facebook
Our fiscal sponsor:San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music
Chapters:
Portland - Facebook - Myspace
Reno - Facebook - Myspace
New York - Facebook
Philadelphia - Facebook
Chicago - Facebook
Berlin - Facebook
Ann Arbor - Facebook
Cincinnati - Facebook
Melbourne - Classic Jam - Facebook
Cleveland - Facebook
Washington DC - Facebook
Belgrade - Wonder String Quartet - Facebook
Banff - Facebook
Pittsburgh - Facebook
In Progress or Under Construction:
Toronto
Los Angeles
Boston
Seattle
London
Geneva
Paris
Tokyo
Minneapolis
SF Residencies and Venues:
Sundays 8-11pm Revolution Cafe
- 3248 22nd Street between Mission and Valencia, SF
Wednesdays 8-1030pm SoCha Cafe
- 3235 Mission Street between Valencia and 29th, SF
Sundays 1-4pm Musical Offering Cafe
- 2430 Bancroft @ Telegraph, Berkeley
Third Sundays 12-2pm Legion of Honor
- 100 34th Avenue @ Clement, SF
Third Thursdays 6-8pm Amnesia
- 853 Valencia @ 20th Street, SF
Second and Fourth Mondays 7-9pm Bazaar Cafe
- 5927 California @ 21st Avenue, SF
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom Street @ 23rd Street, SF
Caffe Divino 37 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA
Caffe Trieste 1667 Market Street @ Gough, SF
Cafe du Nord 2170 Market Street @ Church, SF
Chapter Residencies and Venues:
Sundays 7pm Cafe Immer Gern
- Dunckerstrasse 10, Berlin Germany
First Thursdays 730pm Linger Cafe
- 533 Atlantic Avenue @ 4th Avenue, Brooklyn NY
First Sundays 9pm Northside Tavern
- 4163 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH
Second Mondays 9pm Gallery Cabaret
- 2020 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago
Costello's Travel Cafe 2222 NE Broadway, Portland OR
The Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Avenue, Portland OR
Se7en Teahouse and Bar 100 N Arlington, Reno NV
Tea Lounge 837 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn NY
Sweetwaters 123 West Washington Street, Ann Arbor MI
The Rainbow Hotel 27 St. David Street, Fitzroy Australia
Wild Flour Bakery 211 Bear Street, Banff Alberta Canada
Barking Spider Tavern 11310 Juniper Road, Cleveland OH
LaPorta's Restaurant 1600 Duke Street, Alexandria VA
Friends and associates:
Mission Arts and Performance Project
Bay Area Cello Club
Switchboard Music Festival
Afiara String Quartet
Del Sol String Quartet
Sqwonk - bass clarinet duo
Sutros.com - social network for independent music and artists
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra
Project Trio - chamber music that grooves (NYC)
Build - chamber music that rocks (NYC)
Edwin Huizinga - violinist/ rockstar
Paul Dwyer - cellist
Interested in starting a chapter of Classical Revolution in your town? Email info@classicalrevolution.org
Website Update
Many thanks to Corinne Okada for our new logo design, and to Shadia Ahmed for the updated website design.