Classical Revolution

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.

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday August 27, 8:00 to 11:00 PM
    Socha Cafe
    classical chamber music jam at socha cafe. www.sochacafe.com
    Posted by charith premawardhana on Monday May 12, 2008
    Map to 3235 mission st san francisco CA 94110
  • Thursday August 28, 7:00 to 12:00 AM
    Classical Revolution NYC debut @ La Pregunta Arts Cafe
    Free live chamber music. for the people. 1528 Amsterdam @ 135th.
    Posted by charith premawardhana on Tuesday July 29, 2008
    Map to 1528 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
  • Sunday August 31, 8:00 to 11:30 PM
    Rev
    weekly chamber music jam session at the revolution cafe.
    Posted by Ariel Backenroth on Friday October 26, 2007
    Map to 3248 22nd st san francisco CA 94110
  • Wednesday September 3, 8:00 to 11:00 PM
    Socha Cafe
    classical chamber music jam at socha cafe. www.sochacafe.com
    Posted by charith premawardhana on Monday May 12, 2008
    Map to 3235 mission st san francisco CA 94110
  • Sunday September 7, 8:00 to 11:30 PM
    Rev
    weekly chamber music jam session at the revolution cafe.
    Posted by Ariel Backenroth on Friday October 26, 2007
    Map to 3248 22nd st san francisco CA 94110
  • Wednesday September 10, 8:00 to 11:00 PM
    Socha Cafe
    classical chamber music jam at socha cafe. www.sochacafe.com
    Posted by charith premawardhana on Monday May 12, 2008
    Map to 3235 mission st san francisco CA 94110

Announcements

Classical Revolution NYC
San Francisco's chamber music collective invades the Big Apple.
Featuring some of New York's hottest young classical talent.
Thursday August 28 7pm-midnight
La Pregunta Arts Cafe
1528 Amsterdam @ 135th
No Cover.
www.lapregunta.net
Posted by charith on Monday August 25, 2008
Classical Revolution - Reno
The biggest little chamber music collective in the world

Live chamber music for the people


No cover.
Booze.
Mendelssohn.


Upcoming shows at Vixen in Sparks.

Live music w/ art show.
July 21 & August 19 6-10 pm

Posted by charith on Sunday July 13, 2008
We need a logo! Badly!
If for no other reason than to make this website look more appealing, we request anyone with even marginal artistic talent to contribute to Classical Revolution by providing a logo. As far as content - we encourage creativity (we've not thought of anything particularly compelling, but then we're musicians, not visual artists). But we are thinking about something along the lines of combining elements Classical music with Revolution - like a hammer and sickle smashing through a cello. That would be nice. Or an exploding Beethoven.

If you're interested in working with us on this project, please email us.
Posted by classical revolution on Sunday June 22, 2008
Classical Revolution returns to Revolution Cafe
This past Tuesday, after many months of going through the process of applying for an entertainment license Revolution Cafe has finally been approved for live music (they still have their liquor license in case you were concerned - that has not changed, nor is it expected to). So after a debilitating and grueling 4 month separation, Classical Revolution is going home to the Revolution Cafe. Hooray! Special thanks to members of Classical Revolution, fans of Classical Revolution (particularly Sarah who organized a rather impressive petition), the community for their support, and all of you who showed up wednesday at the entertainment commission to help obtain this license. Apparently the hearing on Tuesday at the entertainment commission was quite entertaining itself. We'll try to obtain the transcripts and post them.


Anyway, starting June 29th, Classical Revolution will be resuming its weekly Sunday night chamber music jam session at Revolution Cafe. Musicians and audience are both welcome and encouraged to attend.
Posted by classical revolution on Sunday June 22, 2008