The #1 New York Times bestseller On Tyranny offers a call to action and a guide to resisting threats to democracy, drawing lessons from the rise of authoritarianism in 20th-century Europe.
Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti, one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades, makes his Mondavi Center debut on April 4.
For more than 30 years, Galactic has been a powerhouse of New Orleans music, fusing funk, jazz, rock, hip-hop and soul into a sound unmistakably their own.
The group has evolved from a late-night funk outfit into a genre-defying collective known for their electrifying live performances and adventurous collaborations. Joined by dynamic lead vocalist Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Galactic brings a fresh energy to Mondavi Center’s Jackson Hall, with Joseph’s soulful, commanding voice adding a powerful dimension to the band’s expansive sound.
Grammy-nominated El David Aguilar is one of the most versatile singer-songwriters to emerge from Mexico’s independent music scene.
His music draws from Mexican folk traditions, Latin American and Brazilian influences, and American rock, pop and folk music from the 1960s through the 1990s. Aguilar’s poetic lyrics and rich harmonic sensibility have made him a frequent collaborator with artists including Natalia Lafourcade, Jorge Drexler and Mon Laferte.
NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazz Masters and Grammy winners Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves come together to celebrate the centennial of John Coltrane with a new album and international tour.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves is one of the world’s preeminent jazz vocalists.
Blurring the lines between concert, dance and music performance, Music from the Sole is a vibrant tap and live music ensemble celebrating tap’s roots in the African diaspora.
Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, building an extraordinary legacy of opportunity, creative expression and artistic excellence.
The Company brings its bold, forward-thinking repertoire to the Mondavi Center, including treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and Artistic Director Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to affirm Arthur Mitchell’s enduring belief that ballet belongs to everyone.
Since its inception in 2010, Rising Stars of Opera has featured vocal artistry, stirring melodies, and a glimpse at the opera stars of tomorrow, and every ticket has been free to the public thanks to Barbara K. Jackson.
Rising Stars of Opera features singers from the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Center performing a wide range of great arias with full orchestral accompaniment from our own UC Davis Symphony Orchestra.
Renowned for her refined artistry and flawless technical control, Yeol Eum Son brings electrifying contrasts to her Mondavi Center debut.
Born in Wonju, South Korea, Son studied at Korea National University of Arts, winning medals at both the Van Cliburn and International Tchaikovsky Competitions.
