Step out of the noise and into stillness. A Taizé service offers a gentle space to slow down through simple prayer, meditative song, and meaningful silence. Come and experience the beauty of simplicity, the gift of quiet, and the peace that comes from unhurried worship.
Uniting in spirit with hundreds of arts organizations across the country, this program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the theme “1776.” The concert features works composed or published in 1776, or by composers born that year. Violinist Susan Doering and cellist Dieter Wulfhorst are joined by pianist Faith DeBow (music faculty, Texas State University–San Marcos). Admission is free; donations are welcome.
Fresno’s Chamber Music group Moment Musical present a program entitled “Lush Brahms and Lively Mozart”. Suggested Donations: $10 Single/$20 Family of 3 or more.
The Evie Ladin Band blends Appalachian old-time, blues, folk, and roots music with tight harmonies and inventive rhythms. Presented by the Fresno Folklore Society. Tickets available at fresnofolklore.net
The Tower Quartet cordially invites you to their next concert, "Mid-Century Masters". This program will feature works by composers from around the world who made indelible marks in the musical landscape during the mid 19th century and continue to be celebrated today. Suggested donation $20 General, $10 Students.
String Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Op. 101 by Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36 by Benjamin Britten
Tango Ballet by Astor Piazzolla
Organists Grant Smith and Sunkyung Noh present a lecture recital entitled “Bach’s Heroes: Music by J.S. Bach and Composers He Admired”. Presented by the Music Teachers Association of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley Chapter American Guild of Organists. Admission is free.
Stan State percussion professor Michael Downing is joined by Italian marimba virtuoso Ivan Mancinelli for a back-to-school concert that you won't want to miss. The pair of percussionists from other ends of the globe have been colleagues for 15 years and will be touring throughout California in January. The repertoire will feature works for two keyboard percussion instruments and close with a high energy finale! Admission $20 General, $10 Students.
The Sierra Chorale is a new choral ensemble under the direction of Dr. Roy Klassen, accompanied by Cactus Harris and Kevin Memley. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Enjoy an afternoon of readings and musical meditations featuring violinist Susan Doering and cellist Dieter Wulfhorst. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
A beautiful Christmas concert by the Soli Deo Gloria Women’s Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Julie Carter. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 ath the door, and $12 for students. Tickets available at sdgchoir.org
Fresno’s Barbershop Chorus presents a Christmas Variety Show featuring performances by quartets, instrumentalists, and more! Suggested donation: $10.
A charismatic and breathtaking live piano improvisation concert featuring music from the video game The Legend of Zelda, performed by Matt Harikian. Tickets available at memoriesofhyrule.com
Shine! Theatre Company presents Black Nativity | An adaptation of the Nativity story written by Langston Hughes with lyrics and music from traditional Christmas carols sung in gospel style. Performances on 12/4 and 12/5 at 7pm, 12/6 at 2pm (sensory friendly), 12/6 at 7pm, and 12/7 at 2pm. Tickets are available HERE.
An afternoon of music by Fresno’s premiere Chamber Ensemble. Music by Schumann, Offenbach, and more. Suggested donations: $10 Single/$20 Family of 3 or more.
Coro Solare, a choir of the Fresno Community Chorus conducted by Dr. Anna Hamre, presents a concert highlighting the music of composers from historically marginalized communities.
Free admission.
Don’t miss this internationally acclaimed fiddle and cello duo, known for their thrilling blend of Scottish tradition, chamber music finesse, and dance-worthy energy. Tickets and info: fresnofolklore.net
Enjoy an afternoon of exceptional music with Moment Musical, Fresno’s premier chamber ensemble known for its diverse repertoire and outstanding local talent. Suggested donation: $10 per person, or $20 per family (3 or more).
Returning to the USA with his highly acclaimed program, Spanish Romance, Andrew Blanch brings a musical journey like no other. The evening begins with a virtuosic solo Spanish guitar recital, tracing the instrument’s history from the heights of the European Baroque in J.S. Bach to the fiery evocations of Spanish life in the works of Catalan Maestro Isaac Albéniz. The journey continues into Latin America, with a selection of 20th-century masterpieces from Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and Uruguay.
The concert’s finale transports you to the vibrant musical cultures of Argentina, where the phenomenal Argentinian mezzo-soprano María Eugenia Nieva joins Andrew on stage. Together, they bring to life the soulful tangos of Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel, alongside heartfelt melodies of Argentina’s folk music genre, transporting audiences directly to the spirit and landscapes of her homeland. Tickets are available here.
A heartwarming afternoon of wonderful music by one of the choirs from the Fresno Community Chorus! Featuring the world premiere of Jounmin Sur's latest composition "Home, Sweet Home." Free admission. Open seating.
Our spring concert will highlight the often fickle subject of LOVE. Bring your favorite companion to enjoy together the beautiful voices of Soli Deo Gloria as we dazzle and move you in song exploring all types of love. Pre-Concert Talk at 7:00pm, Concert at 7:30pm. Tickets available at sdgchoir.org
We would like to invite you to experience some of the most glorious and notable music of Hollywood and explore with us the interconnectedness of and relationships between some of the most fascinating and colorful characters of the 20th Century music scene in California. You most likely have heard their music but you might not (yet) be familiar with their names: Ernst Wolfgang Korngold, Ernst Krenek, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Felix Waxman, Alexandre Tansman, Bernhard Herrmann, and Kurt Weill. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Enjoy selections from Handel’s Messiah. Directed by Dr. Jeffrey Wilson. A Collaboration between:
Fresno Pacific University Choirs, The Fresno Choral Artists, The San Joaquin Chorale, Willow Avenue Mennonite Church, University Presbyterian Church, St. Michael’s Anglican Church, & St. James Episcopal Cathedral. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
W. A. Mozart - Adagio & Rondo - Glass Harmonica for piano, flute, oboe, viola & cello
Johann Georg Licki - Trio in E-flat Major for clarinet, horn & bassoon
Franz Schubert - Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 100 for piano, violin & cello
Suggested Donation: $10 single / $20 family of 3 or more
Janette Erickson - flute | Rachel Aldrich - oboe | Larry Honda - clarinet | Tom Hiebert - horn | Larry Gardner - bassoon | Joy Gaje - piano | Cynthia Stuart - violin & viola | Judy Robinson - cello
Violinist Ian Swensen, a New York native of Norwegian and Japanese-Hawaiian descent, has lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years, teaching at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Sacramento State University. An award-winning soloist and chamber musician, he has performed with members of the Juilliard, Cleveland, Emerson, and Tokyo quartets, as well as artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Menahem Pressler. The program will include works by Grieg and Prokofiev, and donations will be accepted at the door.
As the age-old question goes, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” —we’re pondering a similar mystery in the world of music: What comes first when writing a song? The lyrics or the melody?
Join us Friday, February 7, 2025, as Soli Deo Gloria explores this question through an enchanting concert entitled “From Quill to Chord” where poetry meets music. Our theme will showcase beautiful works by famous composers who have masterfully blended verse with melody. Tickets available here.
The San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents their annual Sing-Along. FPU Choral director Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, the UPC Bell Choir, Organists, and the Festival Choir will lead the singing. All are invited to sing along or just listen and enjoy!
Join the Tower Quartet for a program featuring all black composers, including a new piece by local composer, Dalton Morris!
The Prospector by Dalton Morris
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor by Florence Price
Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet in F-sharp minor, Op. 10 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Featuring Fresno State professor Dr. Amelia Smith, clarinet!
FREE ADMISSION but donations welcome! Cash, Zelle, CashApp, or check accepted at the door (please make checks payable to Music Performance Foundation)
Join us as we present our annual service of Lessons and Carols with choir and orchestra.
“Advent Reflections Through Words & Music: Light and Hope” featuring readings by various poets, authors, philosophers, and spiritual leaders, and music specifically representative of the themes of light and hope. All of Musica Viva concerts are FREE OF CHARGE and all are welcome. Please feel free to bring your family, a colleague, a friend, or a few friends. Let's all share the music and message together as we prepare for this most wonderful Season of the Year!!!
The Tower Quartet cordially invites you to their next concert, "Old Friends". We'll be performing some of the most beloved chamber works of all time and joined by Fresno native and long time friend of TQ, Keegan Bamford! Suggested donation $20 general / $10 student
String Quartet in F Major by Mauric Ravel
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 by Franz Schubert (feat. Keegan Bamford, cello)
