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
- Sunday July 5, 6:00 to 8:00 PMGojjo, PhillyChamber jam, upstairs at Gojjo, every first and third Sunday, prelude to Sci-Fi Philly
- Sunday July 5, 7:00 to 12:00 AMClassical Revolution BerlinIn PrenzlauerBerg, cafe "immer gern" Hallo! This sunday again in Prenzlauerberg at cafe "immer gern"! Am Sonntag wieder am Helmholtz Platz, in cafe "immer gern"! Bring your instrument(s), some music and a musicstand! Und wie immer, bitte nehme Dein Instrument, Noten und Notenständer mit! Bis Sonntag Cheers http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126365985411
- Sunday July 5, 8:00 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Sunday July 5, 9:00 to 1:00 AMClassical Revolution @ Northside TavernThe 3rd one. We're on a roll! Come out Sunday night for a night of classical music at Northside Tavern. We've got some great singers offering pieces from the art song and operatic repertoire, in addition to the usual chamber jam. Bring your instrument or just yourself for a fantastic night of music-making! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116721759947
- Tuesday July 7, 7:30 to 10:00 PMLive chamber music. First Tuesday of every month.
- Wednesday July 8, 8:00 to 11:00 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Sunday July 12, 7:00 to 12:00 AMClassical RevolutionSummertime Chamber Music! Join us for our first summer event this year! Se7en Teahouse is opening its doors on a Sunday just for us, same time as usual. Join us for special guests DJ Pablo Escobar, The Novelists and all those contributing to an evening of chamber music and fun. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101968405778
- Sunday July 12, 8:00 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
- Wednesday July 15, 8:00 to 11:00 PMSoCha Cafe, SFLive chamber music weekly.
- Thursday July 16, 6:00 to 8:00 PMAmnesia Happy HourLive chamber music for happy hour. Free admission.
- Sunday July 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PMGojjo, PhillyChamber jam, upstairs at Gojjo restaurant, every first and third Sunday, prelude to Sci-Fi Philly
- Sunday July 19, 8:00 to 11:00 PMRevolution Cafe, SFWeekly chamber music session at the Rev
Announcements
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
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
Please donate to Classical Revolution to help support our fall season and general operational costs.
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, San Francisco Friends of Chamber.
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.
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
CR on the Myspace
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music
Chapters:
Portland - Facebook - Myspace
Reno
NYC
Chicago
Berlin
Ann Arbor
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
Costello's Travel Cafe. 2222 NE Broadway, Portland
The Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Avenue, Portland
Tea Lounge. 837 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Gallery Cabaret. 2020 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago
Bay Area Cello Club
Afiara String Quartet
Del Sol String Quartet
Sqwonk
Sutros.com
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.