Philharmonia SESSIONS is a guided and deconstructed tour of music, social and political history, and art.
Each program includes dialogue from the stage and incredible instrumental and vocal performances with a casual vibe. Tickets are $25, with an opportunity to chat with the artists after the show. Come as you are—no experience necessary.
Upcoming
Bach in Bengal
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 8:00 p.m.
Barbro Osher Recital Hall | The Bowes Center at SFCM
Experience something new in Philharmonia SESSIONS, our casual and intimate concert series. This cross-genre performance features esteemed sitarist Arjun Verma performing original works for sitar, tabla, and strings, as well as variations on a Bach Bourée by the late maestro Ali Akbar Khan. Verma skillfully weaves Baroque themes with Indian classical music for a unique intercultural performance.
Tickets: $25
Arjun Verma, sitar
“PBO SESSIONS manifests the PBO core: authenticity, belief that audiences (of all ages) are intelligent, and fascination with the culture and context of classical music.”
Lou FancherSan Francisco Classical Voice
