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
- Friday September 3, 7:00 to 8:00 PMFlat Iron Building, ChicagoMonthly performances for First Fridays at Flatiron.
- Sunday September 5, 8:00 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Sunday September 5, 9:30 to 12:00 AMCafe Immer Gern, BerlinWeekly chamber jam at Cafe Immer Gern in Prenzlauer Berg, now equipped with piano! Facebook
- Wednesday September 8, 8:00 to 10:30 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Saturday September 11, 12:00 to 2:00 PMBonAir Center
- Sunday September 12, 12:00 to 12:00 AMChamber music day
- Sunday September 12, 6:00 to 7:00 PMRevolution Quartet + Weber Iago Trio premiere "Daya Suite" for Chamber Music Day at SF ConservatoryThe "Daya Suite" is a new composition by jazz pianist Weber Iago written for piano, bass, drums, and string quartet. This performance is part of Day of Chamber Music, a marathon event taking place at San Francisco Conservatory. The event includes performances by 31 chamber music ensembles from around the Bay Area, presented free of charge and open to the public! Music starts at noon, Daya Suite is premiered at 6pm. Plus, open chamber jam in the SFCM cafe during the event!
- Sunday September 12, 8:00 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Sunday September 12, 9:30 to 12:00 AMCafe Immer Gern, BerlinWeekly chamber jam at Cafe Immer Gern in Prenzlauer Berg, now equipped with piano! Facebook
- Wednesday September 15, 8:00 to 10:30 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Thursday September 16, 6:00 to 8:00 PMAmnesia, SF
- Thursday September 16, 8:00 to 9:00 PMDon't miss this performance by the amazing and energetic Vinca Quartet. This is their ONE stop in San Francisco on their west coast tour. Program: Mozart Viola Quintet in G Minor with Charith Premawardhana as guest violist and the epic Schubert Quartet in G Major, his final and most dramatic string quartet. Red Poppy (Folsom @ 23rd Street) is the Mission District's warmest and most intimate listening venue. It is an amazing place committed to fostering a beautiful performance experience for audience and musicians. Suggested donation: $8-20
Announcements
Featured Event
Nona performs at SoCha
Wednesday September 1st 8pm
SoCha Cafe
3235 Mission Street
San Francisco CA
Nona is
Nadine Trudel, cello
Gil Katz, bass
They'll be playing original music and arrangements by Telemann, Ravel, and Gershwin
Admission is FREE!!!
Classical Revolution Premieres a New Composition
"Daya Suite" by Weber Iago
for Jazz Trio and String Quartet
Sunday September 12th 6pm
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak Street @ Van Ness
San Francisco CA
This performance is part of San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music's 4th Annual Chamber Music Day: Live + FREE featuring over 30 diverse local ensembles including Nice Guy Trio, Marcus Shelby Quartet, Dave Mihaly's Shimmering Leaves Ensemble,
Ives Quartet, and many more.
Music starts at noon
Admission is FREE!!
Vinca Quartet at Red Poppy Art House
Thursday September 16th 8pm
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @ 23rd Street
San Francisco CA
Mozart Viola Quintet in G Minor
Schubert Quartet in G Major
Vinca Quartet is
Jessica Tong, violin
Aaron Requiro, violin
Laura Seay, violin
An-Lin Bardin, cello
with Charith Premawardhana, viola
Admission is $8-20 sliding scale
Wednesday September 1st 8pm
SoCha Cafe
3235 Mission Street
San Francisco CA
Nona is
Nadine Trudel, cello
Gil Katz, bass
They'll be playing original music and arrangements by Telemann, Ravel, and Gershwin
Admission is FREE!!!
Classical Revolution Premieres a New Composition
"Daya Suite" by Weber Iago
for Jazz Trio and String Quartet
Sunday September 12th 6pm
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak Street @ Van Ness
San Francisco CA
This performance is part of San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music's 4th Annual Chamber Music Day: Live + FREE featuring over 30 diverse local ensembles including Nice Guy Trio, Marcus Shelby Quartet, Dave Mihaly's Shimmering Leaves Ensemble,
Ives Quartet, and many more.
Music starts at noon
Admission is FREE!!
Vinca Quartet at Red Poppy Art House
Thursday September 16th 8pm
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom @ 23rd Street
San Francisco CA
Mozart Viola Quintet in G Minor
Schubert Quartet in G Major
Vinca Quartet is
Jessica Tong, violin
Aaron Requiro, violin
Laura Seay, violin
An-Lin Bardin, cello
with Charith Premawardhana, viola
Admission is $8-20 sliding scale
Press
New York Times. Sunday September 14, 2008
"The Jukebox is from Juilliard" by Bernice Yeung
Strings Magazine. June 2009
"Classical Revolution Makes Inroads in Unusual Venues"
by Tiffany Maleshefski
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
San Francisco Classical Voice. December 14, 2008
"Viva la Revolution" by Beeri Moalem
SOMA Magazine. July 2009
"Classical Music Finds a Home"
by Marcella Prieto
Reno Gazette-Journal. Sunday July 13, 2008
"Classical Revolution Brings Music to the Masses"
by Gabriel Traverso
the ax files. April 20, 2009
"You Say You Want a Revolution" by Alexandra Jones
Time Out Chicago. January 22-28, 2009
"Revved and Ready" by Bryant Manning
Primer Magazine
"Live Classical Music: Where, How, and Why"
by Lorin Wilkerson
"The Jukebox is from Juilliard" by Bernice Yeung
Strings Magazine. June 2009
"Classical Revolution Makes Inroads in Unusual Venues"
by Tiffany Maleshefski
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
San Francisco Classical Voice. December 14, 2008
"Viva la Revolution" by Beeri Moalem
SOMA Magazine. July 2009
"Classical Music Finds a Home"
by Marcella Prieto
Reno Gazette-Journal. Sunday July 13, 2008
"Classical Revolution Brings Music to the Masses"
by Gabriel Traverso
the ax files. April 20, 2009
"You Say You Want a Revolution" by Alexandra Jones
Time Out Chicago. January 22-28, 2009
"Revved and Ready" by Bryant Manning
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
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music
Chapters:
Portland - Facebook
New York - Facebook
Philadelphia
Chicago
Berlin
Ann Arbor - Facebook
Cincinnati
Melbourne - Classic Jam
Cleveland
Washington DC - Facebook
Belgrade - Wonder String Quartet
Banff
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Boston
Madison
In Progress or Under Construction:
Reno
Los Angeles
Seattle
London
Paris
Twin Cities
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
Third Thursdays 6-8pm Amnesia
- 853 Valencia @ 20th Street, 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
Musical Offering Cafe 2430 Bancroft @ Telegraph, Berkeley
Bazaar Cafe 5927 California @ 21st Avenue, SF
Chapter Residencies and Venues:
Saturdays 7pm Silvio's Organic Pizza
715 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
Sundays 930pm Cafe Immer Gern
- Dunckerstrasse 10, Berlin Germany
First Thursdays 730pm Linger Cafe
- 533 Atlantic Avenue @ 4th Avenue, Brooklyn NY
Second Mondays 9pm Gallery Cabaret
- 2020 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago
First Sundays 6:30-9pm LaPorta's Restaurant
1600 Duke Street, Alexandria VA
Second Sundays 4-6pm Random Tea Room
713 North 4th Street, Philadelphia PA
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
Mercury Soul
Switchboard Music Festival
Afiara String Quartet
Del Sol String Quartet
Sqwonk - bass clarinet duo
Project Trio - chamber music that grooves (NYC)
Build - chamber music that rocks (NYC)
Edwin Huizinga - violinist/ rockstar
Paul Dwyer - cellist
Sutros.com - social network for independent music and artists
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.