MAINSTAGE CONCERTS 2025-26
Member Supported Since 1953
Led by dynamic Music Director, Jory Fankuchen, the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra produces exciting, captivating, and inviting concerts all season.
And ALWAYS ADMISSION FREE!
RSVP’s are NOT required but it helps us to know you’re planning to join us!
MainStage 1: Celebrating Robin Sharp
October 17, 2025; 7:30pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1111 O’Farrell St, San Francisco
October 18, 2025; 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church of PA
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
October 19, 2025; 3:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana Street, Berkeley
PROGRAM:
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Bruch - Violin Concerto
Robin Sharp, violin
MainStage 2: Lisa Saito
December 30, 2025; 7:30pm
Herbst Theatre
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
December 31, 2025; 7:30pm
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
January 1, 2026; 3:00pm
First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
PROGRAM:
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Niccolò Paganini - Violin Concerto, Movement 1
Lisa Saito, violin - Debut Artist
Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
MainStage 3: A Tale of Two Jories
February 27, 2026; 7:30pm
Taube Atrium Theater
401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
February 28, 2026; 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
March 01, 2026; 3:00pm
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
PROGRAM:
Jens Ibsen
SFCO Commission with support from the NEA
and Emerging Black Composers Project
Philip Glass - Harpsichord Concerto
Jory Vinikour, harpsichord
Haydn - Symphony No. 49 “La Passione”
MainStage 4: Rising Stars
April 25, 2025; 7:30pm
Taube Atrium Theater
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
April 26, 2025; 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
April 27, 2025; 3:00pm
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
PROGRAM:
Felix Mendelssohn - The Hebrides (“Fingal’s Cave”)
Nathaniel Heyder - Phases of Ruin
world premiere and SFCO Commission with support
from the NEA and Emerging Black Composers Project
Bela Bartók - Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
featuring Pearl de la Motte, viola - Klein Competition winner
