Classical treats: San Francisco Music Day, Festival Opera, Delphi Trio
Here are three classical events music lovers won't want to miss.
A really big show: There's nothing quite like San Francisco Music Day, the annual music marathon that brings together artists from around the Bay for free performances in San Francisco's Veterans Building. This year's event — the 14th annual — brings more than 100artists, with music spanning classical, global, new music and modern jazz; Philharmonia Baroque, Lieder Alive!, Marcus Shelby, Earplay and Tiffany Austin are just a few of those on the schedule. Details: Noon-7 p.m. Sunday throughout War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco; free; www.SFMusicDay.com.
Boyer opens Festival Opera season: Festival Opera's 2022season will bring a summer production of Bellini's “Norma,” along with recitals, a MixTape series, Opera in the Park and other events. But the season opens this week with an intimate recital by tenor Alex Boyer, who recently gave a terrific performance in the role of Cassio in Livermore Valley Opera's production of “Otello.” His recital will be accompanied by pianist Kevin Korth in a program to be announced. Details: 5p.m. Sunday; Piedmont Center for the Arts, Oakland; $40-$100; www.festivalopera.org.
World premieres for Delphi Trio: Appearing this Sunday as part of San Jose Chamber Orchestra's 30th anniversary season, the Delphi Trio will perform two world premieres — Clarice Assad's “A Story of Mermaids,” and Ahmed Alabaca's “Unbreakable.” Beethoven's Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 56, completes the program. Details: 7 p.m. Sunday; St. Francis Episcopal Church, San Jose; $15-$50; sjco.org.