Upcoming violin & orchestra events within 100 miles of San Jose, CA (ZIP 95130).
Real events sourced from Bay Area orchestras & presenters · March 19 – April 18, 2026 · within ~100 mi
Helen Kim, violin · Donato Cabrera, conductor · John Adams Violin Concerto
ⓘ Two violin soloists in one program: Pärt's Tabula Rasa showcases concertmaster Jennifer Cho, then Helen Kim tackles the John Adams concerto.
Buy TicketsSecond-Year Master's Recital · SF Conservatory of Music
ⓘ Corrected from SFCM’s official recital page: this program is published, not TBA.
Reserve SeatKate Vo, violin · Khuner Young Artist Concerto Competition Co-Winner
ⓘ Age 16 at the time of listing; also studies with Prof. Chen Zhao (SFCM).
More Infowith Justin Taylor, harpsichord · Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley
ⓘ Notable baroque recital pairing violin and harpsichord in an intimate hall.
Buy TicketsClassical Masterworks
ⓘ Tickets at the door (cash, card, or check payable to "Winchester Orchestra").
Visit WebsiteChamber Series · curator: Dianne Nicolini (KDFC)
ⓘ Fauré's Piano Quartet features violin prominently. Intimate gallery setting (~100 audience).
Buy TicketsSJCO Strings — Concertmaster Liana Bérubé, director
ⓘ Professional string ensemble; this program is strings-only.
Buy TicketsFirst-Year Master's Recital · SF Conservatory of Music
ⓘ Corrected from SFCM’s official recital page: this program is published, not TBA.
More InfoRachel Lee Priday, violin · Juan Pablo Jofre, bandoneon · Carmina Burana
ⓘ New concerto pairing violin with bandoneon (Argentine tango accordion).
Buy TicketsSenior Recital · SF Conservatory of Music
ⓘ Corrected from SFCM’s official recital page: this program is published, not TBA.
More InfoDemarre McGill, flute · Che-Yen Chen, viola · Julie Smith Phillips, harp
ⓘ Beethoven's Serenade Op. 25 calls for flute, violin, and viola. Check chambermusicsf.org for additional Bay Area dates.
Buy TicketsBacewicz Quartet for Violins · Schubert Trout Quintet
ⓘ Grażyna Bacewicz's Quartet for Violins is a virtuosic rarity — four violinists in dialogue. Post-concert Q&A and reception included.
Buy TicketsSecond-Year Master's Recital · SF Conservatory of Music
ⓘ Verified against SFCM’s official recital page: repertoire is still not published there yet.
More Infowith Changyong Shin, piano · Bing Concert Hall
ⓘ French-and-Polish program; Stanford masterclass follows on April 2.
Buy TicketsHonoring Nicholas McGegan · Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
ⓘ Gala celebrating Music Director Emeritus Nicholas McGegan.
More InfoAni Bukujian, violin · Fawzi Haimor, conductor · Bartók Violin Concerto No. 1
ⓘ Includes both Bartók’s rarely heard First Violin Concerto and Chausson’s atmospheric Poème.
Buy TicketsString Quartet · 3 Bay Area performances
ⓘ All three Bay Area performances use the same program.
Buy TicketsChamber Music — Fong-Costanza Family Trio
ⓘ Chamber program centered on a family trio with Bay Area and SF Symphony ties.
Buy TicketsSecond-Year Master's Recital · faculty: Kay Stern
ⓘ Official SFCM recital page confirms this published program spanning Bach, Romantic, and contemporary works. Free admission.
Reserve SeatChamber Series · curator: Juan Pablo Contreras
ⓘ Part of Berkeley Symphony's curated intimate chamber series. Specific program not yet published.
Buy Ticketswith Jonathan Salzedo, harpsichord · Old St. Mary's Cathedral
ⓘ A free lunchtime violin recital in the historic Chinatown cathedral. Also available via livestream.
More InfoBing Concert Hall · Nordic songs, contemporary works, and David Lang’s in wildness
ⓘ Mixed program of contemporary pieces, Nordic folksong material, and the U.S. premiere of David Lang’s in wildness.
Buy TicketsShowcase of SFCM Violin Faculty & Students · Sol Joseph Recital Hall
ⓘ Verified against SFCM’s official department-recital page: the repertoire has not been posted yet.
Reserve SeatShenson Spotlight Series · Davies Symphony Hall debut · with Sophiko Simsive, piano
ⓘ Program verified via search-grounded lookup after direct page fetch hit the SF Symphony waiting-room layer.
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