Classical Event Details

Concert: Vivaldi and the Oud in San Francisco

Herbst Theatre in San Francisco | Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM PST

When

Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM PST

Where

Herbst Theatre
San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area

Address

401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102

Admission

$40–$125

Peter Whelan leads a program anchored in Vivaldi’s propulsive string writing, paired with a newly commissioned concerto by Philharmonia Composer-in-Residence Tarik O’Regan. Vivaldi’s overture to L’Olimpiade and concertos from L’Estro armonico —works built on rhythm, contrast, and forward motion—helped define the Baroque concerto. O’Regan’s concerto, receiving its world premiere, features acclaimed oud soloist Joseph Tawadros and places the oud—an ancient plucked instrument central to Middle Eastern musical traditions—in a solo role more often occupied by violin or cello, set against the string orchestra. Choose 3, 4, or 5 concerts—as low as $30 per concert SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE Single tickets on sale now! GET TICKETS Program VIVALDI Overture to L’Olimpiade VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 5 in A major for two violins, cello and strings TARIK O’REGAN Course: Concerto for oud, strings & percussion (WORLD PREMIERE) VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 7 in F major for four violins, cello and strings VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 8 in A minor for two violins and strings VIVALDI Concerto Op. 3, No. 10 in B minor for four violins, cello and strings Performers Peter Whelan, conductor Joseph Tawadros, oud