The Crescent City knows how to let the good times roll. The Mondavi Center brings those good times to California with three unique concerts: Galactic, Herlin Riley Quartet, and Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen and Cha Wa.
ProgramSuite from “Water Music” compiled by James Wilson from HWV 348 & 350 George Frideric HandelPiano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat Major Wolfgang Amadeus MozartElixir of LifeKatie JenkinsSymphony No. 91 Joseph HaydnProgram NotesWater Music Suite (1717)
The Matriarch, the elder and leader of the gathering, returns for one night of exchange. She understands the power of all its elements. Beside her stand two distinct forces: the Vessel and the Shaman—one who evokes, and one who becomes the ritual conduit. Together, they lead the tribe to summon their ancestor spirit from the Knowledge Rock.
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves pay tribute to John Coltrane in celebration of the jazz legend’s centennial with Dedicated to You, a stunning album that features the acclaimed saxophonist and his quartet performing with the great vocalist.
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After a lifetime devoted to climate activism, internationally renowned environmentalists David Suzuki and Tara Cullis take to the stage in an intimate and inspiring theater experience that poses the question: Can the love we have for each other save our planet?
Celebrate a uniquely American art form on April 3 with Music from the Sole, a vibrant tap dance and live music ensemble that blurs the lines between concert, dance and music performance.
From internationally renowned orchestras and visionary conductors to chamber music's most compelling voices, the Mondavi Center's 2026–27 classical season offers remarkable opportunities to experience great music performed at the highest level.
Many musicologists, critics, and performers agree that Liszt’s Beethoven Symphonies are quite possibly the most technically difficult piano pieces ever composed.
John Beasley talks about his experience playing with Miles Davis, his vision for Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100, and future projects he plans to honor Davis through.
