Mar 2: Mozart Piano Quartet.This quartet from Berlin brings a program of works by Mozart, Bonis and Strauss. Presented by the San Jose Chamber Music Society. 7pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St.; 408/286-5111; www.sjchambermusic.org)
Mar 7-9: The Stravinsky Project. Celebrating the 125th anniversary of Stravinsky’s birth, the Stravinsky Project at Stanford is a multi-day exploration of his works. On March 7, pianist Alexander Toradze and select pianists from the Toradze Studio join Joseph Horowitz for a chronological traversal of Stravinsky’s works for piano, ranging from The Rite of Spring to the more obscure Scherzo from Sonata in F-sharp Minor. The program also includes the Piano Sonata, Tango and Concerto for Two Pianos. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus/Dinkelspiel Auditorium; 650/725-ARTS; www.livelyarts.stanford.edu)
March 8-9: The Stravinsky Project. The project continues with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra and pianist Alexander Toradze performing Stravinsky’s jazzy Capriccio and Symphony in Three Movements. The program culminates in a performance of The Firebird, directed by Jindong Cai. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus/Dinkelspiel Auditorium; 650/725-ARTS; www.livelyarts.stanford.edu)
Mar 14-15: Peninsula Symphony. In collaboration with the Crystal Children’s Choir and Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra, the symphony offers a program of new commissioned works by Gang Situ. 8pm. (Fri: San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware St; 650/348-8243. Sat: Cupertino Flint Center, Hwy 85 at Stevens Creek Blvd.; 408/864-8816; www.peninsulasym.org)
Mar 15-16: Symphony Silicon Valley. Sara Jobin conducts a program of Copland, Vaughan Williams and Strauss. Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. (San Jose: California Theatre, 345 S. First St.; 408/286-2600; www.symphonysiliconvalley.org)
Mar 16: Cypress String Quartet. This Bay Area quartet performs Mendelssohn’s String Quartet Op. 13. 3pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center. 408/961-5800; www.cypressquartet.com)
Mar 16: Young Artists Concert. The Steinway Society presents young pianists who are selected winners of regional and international competitions. 7pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St.; 408/295-6500; www.steinwaythebayarea.com)
Mar 16: Aviv String Quartet. From Israel comes this chamber ensemble with a program of works by Ostrovsky, Epshtein, Waterman and Mercer. Concert at 4:30; doors open at 3. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
Mar 19: Uri Caine. This classically trained jazz pianist and composer reinterprets songs and symphonic works by Mahler on solo piano. 8pm. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus/Dinkelspiel Auditorium; 650/725-ARTS; www.livelyarts.stanford.edu)
Mar 27-30: Symphony Silicon Valley. Joined by the 100-voice Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale, Fabio Mechetti conducts the symphony in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony as well as Brahms’ Song of Destiny. Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. (San Jose: California Theatre, 345 S. First St.; 408/286-2600; www.symphonysiliconvalley.org)
Mar 29: Rocardo Cobo. The South Bay Guitar Society presents this Colombian-born classical guitarist, winner of numerous gold medals in major international competitions. 8pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St.; 408/292-0704; www.sbgs.org)
Mar 30: TinAlley String Quartet. Winner of the 9th Banff International String Quartet Competition, this quartet from Australia brings a program of works by Haydn, Bartok and Mendelssohn. Presented by the San Jose Chamber Music Society. 7pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St.; 408/286-5111; www.sjchambermusic.org)
Mar 30: Borealis String Quartet. This Canadian ensemble offers a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini and Imant Raminsh. 7pm. (Burlingame: Kohl Mansion, 7250 Adeline Dr.; 650/762-1130; www.borealisstringquartet.com)
Apr 3: San Francisco Symphony. Harry Cristophers conducts a program of Bach and Handel. 8pm. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 408/864-8816; www.sfsymphony.org)
Music: Jazz & Other
Mar 8: Guitar Extravaganza. Now in its sixth year, this year’s blues guitar show features René Solis, Volker Strifler and Garth Webber. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Mar 8: Eva Ayllon. This Afro-Peruvian legend is known for singing the landó, the festejo, and the vals—all mestizo blends of Peru’s indigenous, African and Spanish musical heritage. 7pm. (Redwood City: Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119, www.foxdream.com)
Mar 9: Swing Fever. Fun and moody Swing Era music by this San Francisco band. Concert at 4:30; doors open at 3. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
Mar 12: Rosanne Cash. Joined by her band, this Grammy winner performs her latest work, Black Cadillac. 8pm. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus/ Memorial Auditorium; 650/725-ARTS; www.livelyarts.stanford.edu)
Mar 15: Quadre. Percussionist Jim Kassis joins this group of four French horn artists for an evening of new music and arrangements with every drum you can imagine. 8pm. (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.; 650/903-6000; www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/mvcpa.html)
Mar 15: Blind Boys of Alabama. Traditional gospel music is blended with roaring blues, pop and hip-hop music. 8pm. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus/Memorial Auditorium; 650/ 725-ARTS; www.livelyarts.stanford.edu)
Mar 16: Cuerdas de Fuego. Paraguayan harpist Ramón Romero and Cuban percussionist Carlos Caro perform their lively blend of South American melodies. 1pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center. 408/961-5800; www.montalvoarts.org)
Mar 28: Tony Lindsay. This Grammy winner, singer, songwriter and producer presents his third album; the Cocktail Monkeys perform as cover band. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Mar 29: Safari, plus Orquestra Gitano. One of the Bay Area’s best-kept secrets, Safari fuses 1970s Latin rock with the flavors of New York City salsa. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Mar 30: Corazon Al Sur. Hailing from Buenos Aires, this pan-American trio presents traditional Argentine tangos and ballads from the golden age of tango. 7pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Mar 30: Toshiko Akiyoshi. Jazz pianist and composer Akiyoshi performs as part of the San Jose Jazz Sunday Series. 3pm. (San Jose: Improv, 62 S. 2nd St.; 408/280-7475; www.sanjosejazz.org)
Mar 30: J.D. Walter Trio. Labeled as a scat singer, this jazz performer showcases his astonishing vocal range. 4:30pm. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
