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 January 7, 8:00 to 11:00 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Thursday January 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PMClassical Rev begins monthly residency at the Red Poppy. We will be presenting music of varied instrumentations and genres in the Red Poppy's beautiful acoustic space. We start with what we do best, string quartets. Beethoven String Quartet op. 74 "Harp" .. Gabriella Smith String Quartet (2008) .. Jory Fankuchen and Mac Kim, violins .. Charith Premawardhana, viola .. Samsun van Loon, cello .. with special guests Nefasha Ayer .. suggested donation $10-15
- Sunday January 11, 8:00 to 11:30 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Sunday January 11, 8:30 to 11:30 PMTime Restaurant, PhiladelphiaWeekly chamber jam. philly@classicalrevolution.org
- Monday January 12, 7:00 to 12:00 AMSe7en Teahouse and Bar, RenoIts a chamber jam. Yes it is.
- Wednesday January 14, 8:00 to 11:00 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Sunday January 18, 8:00 to 11:30 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Sunday January 18, 8:30 to 11:30 PMTime Restaurant, PhiladelphiaWeekly chamber jam. philly@classicalrevolution.org
- Wednesday January 21, 8:00 to 11:00 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Friday January 23, 7:00 to 8:30 PMThe Superman Orchestra - PDXSee members of CRPDX perform as the Superman Orchestra as part of the NW Reel Music Film Festival.
- Saturday January 24, 2:00 to 3:30 PMThe Superman Orchestra - PDXSee members of CRPDX perform as the Superman Orchestra as part of the NW Reel Music Film Festival.
- Sunday January 25, 8:00 to 11:30 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
Announcements
Press
Many thanks to the writers for their interest in Classical Revolution.
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
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
Donate to Classical Revolution to help fund a variety of projects, including the Independent Concert Artist Series, which presents concerts by established local and national ensembles at venues which are accessible to a wider audience at cheap or free admission.
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor. Please select "Classical Revolution" in the list of affiliates.
Classical Revolution is available for a variety of performance projects and environments. We have a wide network of highly talented musicians around the country.
Email info@classicalrevolution.org to book your date.
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor. Please select "Classical Revolution" in the list of affiliates.
Classical Revolution is available for a variety of performance projects and environments. We have a wide network of highly talented musicians around the country.
Email info@classicalrevolution.org to book your date.
Links
January 3rd Manouche Creperie, Berlin
January 8th Red Poppy Art House, SF
January 12th Chamber Jam @ Se7en in Reno
Classical Revolution PDX
Class Rev Reno
Classical Revolution on facebook
Classical Revolution PDX on facebook
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music
Revolution Cafe. 3248 22nd Street between Mission and Valencia, SF
SoCha Cafe. 3235 Mission Street between Valencia and 29th, SF
Red Poppy Art House. 2698 Folsom Street @ 23rd Street, SF
Caffe Divino. 37 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA
Orange Room. 2885 Ettie Street, Oakland
Switchboard Music Festival. Sunday March 29th, 2009 Dance Mission Theater, SF
Costello's Travel Cafe. 2222 NE Broadway, Portland
The Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Avenue, Portland
La Pregunta Arts Cafe. 1528 Amsterdam Ave at 135th Street, Manhattan
Tea Lounge. 837 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Time Restaurant. 1315 Sansome Street, Philadelphia
Heaven Gallery. 1550 North Milwaukee (2nd floor) in Wicker Park, Chicago
Gallery Cabaret. 2020 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago
Interested in starting a chapter of Classical Revolution in your town? Email info@classicalrevolution.org
January 8th Red Poppy Art House, SF
January 12th Chamber Jam @ Se7en in Reno
Classical Revolution PDX
Class Rev Reno
Classical Revolution on facebook
Classical Revolution PDX on facebook
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music
Revolution Cafe. 3248 22nd Street between Mission and Valencia, SF
SoCha Cafe. 3235 Mission Street between Valencia and 29th, SF
Red Poppy Art House. 2698 Folsom Street @ 23rd Street, SF
Caffe Divino. 37 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA
Orange Room. 2885 Ettie Street, Oakland
Switchboard Music Festival. Sunday March 29th, 2009 Dance Mission Theater, SF
Costello's Travel Cafe. 2222 NE Broadway, Portland
The Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Avenue, Portland
La Pregunta Arts Cafe. 1528 Amsterdam Ave at 135th Street, Manhattan
Tea Lounge. 837 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Time Restaurant. 1315 Sansome Street, Philadelphia
Heaven Gallery. 1550 North Milwaukee (2nd floor) in Wicker Park, Chicago
Gallery Cabaret. 2020 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago
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.