Explaining the “New Music” Genre with Jeremy Geffen
Cal Performances’ Executive and Artistic Director contextualizes the challenges of defining "new music" and the sonic experience it offers.
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Explaining the “New Music” Genre with Jeremy Geffen
Carolling and the Spirit of Ukraine
A collage image of the Paris Opera Ballet performing on a dimly lit stage like they're partying on the left and a headshot of Jeremy Geffen on the right.
Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2025–26 Season
Riccardo Muti stands at a podium with his baton in hand, conducting with a serious expression on his face.
Spotlight on Classical Music Across 2025–26
What Makes Bach’s Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin Significant?
Director of Artistic Planning Explains: What Is a Performing Arts Presenter?
Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2024–25 Season
Jeremy Geffen on the Unique Value of Recitals
Shifting Artistic Representation of the US’s First Transcontinental Railroad
Cal Performances Artistic Leadership Reminisces on Memorable Moments from the 2022–23 Season
Queer Luminaries from World History You’ll Want to Know
Jeremy Geffen Musical Canon
Jeremy Geffen on Shaping the Musical Canon
Jeremy Geffen on performing arts presenting
Classical Post Podcast: Jeremy Geffen on Building Community
Now More than Ever The Arts Need You
From the Archive: Now, More Than Ever
Beethoven 250: In Search of Something Unreachable
Beethoven 250
Beethoven 250: Travels with Beethoven