Alex Pines, an older white man with gray hair and thin round wire glasses, smiles slightly into the camera in front of full bookshelves
Feb 14, 2025 | Cal Performances Voices
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Performance to Be Dedicated to Alex Pines
Celebrating the groundbreaking chemist, Berkeley changemaker, and leader within the Cal Performances community
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Alex Pines, an older white man with gray hair and thin round wire glasses, smiles slightly into the camera in front of full bookshelves
Feb 14, 2025 | Cal Performances Voices
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Performance to Be Dedicated to Alex Pines
Celebrating the groundbreaking chemist, Berkeley changemaker, and leader within the Cal Performances community
Read More
Two actors of "The Great Yes, The Great No" wearing dresses onstage, covering their faces with large black-and-white masks with images of women.
Jan 30, 2025 | Illuminations
The Spasms of History: Inside William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Members of the Kodo Troupe, wearing traditional Japanese attire, sit in front of numerous large drums on stage during an enthusiastic performance of Warabe.
Jan 16, 2025 | Artist Spotlights
Q&A: The Making of Kodo’s One Earth Tour 2025: Warabe

2024–25 Season Features

Apr 16, 2024 | Ideas and Insights
Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2024–25 Season
Cal Performances' Executive and Artistic Director shares upcoming season highlights.
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Artist Julia Bullock’s smiling face shown from a video call on a laptop screen.
Apr 16, 2024 | Artist Spotlights
Artist in Residence Julia Bullock in Conversation with Jeremy Geffen
Apr 16, 2024 | Illuminations
The Fascinating True Stories That Inspired Each Illuminations: “Fractured History” Performance
Two performers in all-black outfits with animated geometric masks on their heads stand next to each other center-stage.
Apr 16, 2024 | Artist Spotlights
Inspiring Joy: Performances that Amaze, Entertain, and Uplift
From wrestling-inspired circus arts to inventive miming and taiko drumming, the 2024–25 season is full of excitement!
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William Kentridge, an older man wearing a white dress shirt and glasses, sits at a table against a gray background and gestures with his hands.
Apr 16, 2024 | How It's Made
The Making of William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Apr 16, 2024 | How It's Made
Dance Excerpts and Insights From Across the Season

Latest Artist Spotlights

Members of the Kodo Troupe, wearing traditional Japanese attire, sit in front of numerous large drums on stage during an enthusiastic performance of Warabe.
Jan 16, 2025 | Artist Spotlights
Q&A: The Making of Kodo’s One Earth Tour 2025: Warabe
Bay Area Native Shares Behind-the-Scenes of the Renowned Taiko Drumming Troupe’s Upcoming Production
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Judith Jamison, a black woman with a shaved head wearing a bright red neck scarf with earrings that match, looking into the camera
Dec 6, 2024 | Artist Spotlights
Judith Jamison’s Life and Legacy—at Zellerbach Hall and Around the World
Aug 30, 2024 | Artist Spotlights
Transfixing Art: Julia Bullock Launches Her Cal Performances Artist Residency

Latest Illuminations

Two actors of "The Great Yes, The Great No" wearing dresses onstage, covering their faces with large black-and-white masks with images of women.
Jan 30, 2025 | Illuminations
The Spasms of History: Inside William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Exploring the creation and intention behind the South African artist's latest work for the stage.
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Oct 11, 2024 | Illuminations
“Fractured History”: What is the Role of Appropriation in Art?
Oct 11, 2024 | Illuminations
“Fractured History”: Art as Historical Reference

Latest Cal Performances Voices

Alex Pines, an older white man with gray hair and thin round wire glasses, smiles slightly into the camera in front of full bookshelves
Feb 14, 2025 | Cal Performances Voices
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Performance to Be Dedicated to Alex Pines
Celebrating the groundbreaking chemist, Berkeley changemaker, and leader within the Cal Performances community
Read More
Jul 18, 2024 | Cal Performances Voices
Director of Artistic Planning Explains: What Is a Performing Arts Presenter?
Jun 21, 2024 | Cal Performances Voices
Professor, Performer, Content Creator: Meet Cal Performances’ Social Media & Digital Content Specialist

Latest How It's Made

Two actors of "The Great Yes, The Great No" wearing dresses onstage, covering their faces with large black-and-white masks with images of women.
Jan 30, 2025 | How It's Made
The Spasms of History: Inside William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Exploring the creation and intention behind the South African artist's latest work for the stage.
Read More
Aug 1, 2024 | How It's Made
Fun Facts About Our 5 Most Popular Performances
Jul 3, 2024 | How It's Made
Quiz: Name That Tune!

Latest Ideas and Insights

Oct 24, 2024 | Ideas and Insights
What Makes Bach’s Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin Significant?
Written over 220 years ago, these pieces occupy a particularly vaunted position in the classical music repertoire overall, but specifically in the life of any violinist and most string players. In this video, Jeremy Geffen explores what makes them so special.
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Jul 18, 2024 | Ideas and Insights
Director of Artistic Planning Explains: What Is a Performing Arts Presenter?
Apr 16, 2024 | Ideas and Insights
Jeremy Geffen Introduces the 2024–25 Season