Bard Music West

06/02/2020

Thank you to Fisher Center at Bard for expressing this statement so eloquently. and we believe that silence and passive support is no longer enough. We stand with all advocating for justice.

05/30/2020

Congratulations to Chordless Duo on their online music video premiere!

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CHORDLESS is a voice and piano duo breathing life into new and forgotten music. Sara LeMesh, soprano, and Allegra Chapman, piano, are passionate about explor...

05/27/2020

What a great project!

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the financial difficulties many freelance composers and performers are facing, we are happy to announce the Tesla Quartet "Alternating Currents" commissioning project. We have selected 12 composers who are experiencing financial hardship to write shor...

05/21/2020

Congratulations to Chordless Duo on their first music video!

As we shelter in place and live more of our lives in a virtual space, new artistic paths start to open up. Chordless, a new musical partnership comprising New York…

04/30/2020

A brilliant premiere performance of Gabriella Smith's new piano solo, Imaginary Pancakes, by Timo Andres!

“Imaginary Pancake“ by Gabriella Smith Commissioned by Carnegie Hall — YouTube Premiere Timo Andres, piano

04/23/2020

Oakland-based pianist Monica Chew Presents a fun, online series, Lunchtime with Monica Chew! This week she's joined by composer Adam Zolty.

Visit our Shelter in Music page for more performances:
http://www.bardmusicwest.org/shelter-in-music

Monica Chew interviews composer and pianist Adam Zolty

04/18/2020

Anyone else looking forward to the weekend?

Join the Del Sol String Quartet and Jean-Michel Fonteneau for their online performances on Saturday and Sunday!

Our Shelter in Music page has an exciting collection of streaming performances, check our calendar for more information:
http://www.bardmusicwest.org/shelter-in-music

04/16/2020

A lovely piece performed by Sara LeMesh, Soprano and Allegra Chapman Music !

https://www.facebook.com/1004901872902411/posts/2940082782717634/

04/09/2020

Join Music Director of the Santa Rosa Symphony, Francesco Lecce-Chong, for Epic Fridays!

Check out our Shelter in Music calendar for other upcoming live-stream events here: http://www.bardmusicwest.org/shelter-in-music

04/06/2020

On this quiet Monday, we, the team at Bard Music West, are sheltering in place with a lot on our minds.

How is our community doing? How are we each moving through this life-changing time, as individuals, as artists, as neighbors? What will the world look like after this is all over?

Here’s a comforting truth for this moment. Right now, a musician is playing, hoping to connect with you.

We felt the urge to make a place for you to listen to Bay Area and BMW musicians. Through the duration of Shelter in Place, you can go to the new Shelter in Music page on our website to hear some of the new outpourings of streamed and recorded music from the Bay Area and BMW music community. We're highlighting just a few each week, and we hope that you will find some solace, inspiration, and maybe even some new favorite musicians to follow.

If a particular musician moves you, you can help keep our rich cultural scene alive by following them, sharing their music with your friends, or donating if you're able. In this uncertain and difficult time, we need each other more than ever.

With love,
Allegra, Laura, Mika, Jo, and the rest of the BMW Team

We’ve put together a guide to livestreamed music in the Bay Area. You’ll see Bay Area musicians, ensembles, and music orgs featured. Support your favorite local artists by following them, staying in touch, and even donating if you’re able.