Now, More Than Ever
A series of performing arts videos for a time of physical distancing, compiled by Jeremy Geffen, Executive and Artistic Director, Cal Performances
During these challenging days, as we all spend our time around fewer people in real life, Cal Performances is guiding a series of virtual journeys (using YouTube links) specifically curated for our adventurous and eclectic audiences. For the time being, these recordings of great artists past and present will serve as a reminder of the performing arts’ unsurpassed ability to express the power and potential of the human spirit—until, that is, we can share such moments together again, under the same roof. Cal Performances encourages one and all to find time—each and every day—for the performing arts.
Issue 59 (April 8)
In the spirit of solidarity in condemning hate crimes aimed at Asians and Asian Americans, this issue hopes to draw attention to a deep well of artistic accomplishment—the boundless contributions to world culture by performers and creators of Asian descent.
Issue 47 (December 2)
In this issue: Sibelius’ Allegro moderato from Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 performed by Camilla Wicks and Stockholm Radio Symphony Orchestra; Miriam Makeba […]
Issue 46 (November 20)
In this issue: Wolf’s “Auch kleine Dinge” from Italienisches Liederbuch performed by Diana Damrau and Helmut Deutsch; Mahler’s Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 performed by Lucerne […]
Issue 45 (November 13)
In this issue: Bach’s Opening Chorus from Cantata 66, Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen performed by Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists; Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll […]
Issue 44 (November 4)
In this issue: “Deep River” performed by Mahalia Jackson; Handel’s “Ombra mai fu” from Serse performed by Joyce DiDonato and Il Pomo d’Oro; Hahn’s “À Chloris” […]
Issue 43 (October 28)
In this issue: Excerpt from Giselle performed by Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra; Excerpts from HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!! performed by Swedish Chamber Orchestra; William Shakespeare’s Macbeth […]
Issue 42 (October 22)
In this issue: Beethoven’s Final movement from Cello Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102, No. 1 performed by Mstislav Rostropovich and Sviatoslav Richter; […]
Issue 41 (October 13)
In this issue: Mozart’s Allegro vivace from String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat major, K. 428/421b performed by Tetzlaff Quartet; “So Is the Day” performed by Bria […]
Issue 40 (September 30)
In this issue: Telemann’s Fantasia No. 7 performed by violinist Tessa Lark; Lin Hwai-min’s Moon Water performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan; Brahms’ […]
Issue 39 (September 23)
In this issue: We remember US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by taking a look at Operas featuring female characters who refuse to become […]
Issue 38 (September 16)
In this issue: Shostakovich’s The Nose performed by The Royal Opera; an excerpt from Rebel’s Les Éléments performed by Musica Antiqua Köln; violinist Vijay Gupta […]
Issue 37 (September 9)
In this issue: Pianist Ivo Pogorelich performs J.S. Bach’s English Suite No. 2 in A minor; violinist Roberts Balanas covers Sir Elton John; New York […]
Issue 36 (September 2)
In this issue: Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato guest curates this special edition of Now, More Than Ever.
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