Music at Kohl Concerts
Curtis on Tour with Ida Kavafian and Peter Wiley*
Violinist Ida Kavafian and cellist Peter Wiley, world renowned soloists and chamber musicians lead a quintet of string players ...
Hola-Yallah! Free Family Concert
Saturday, May 6, 3 p.m.
Hola-Yallah! is Georges Lammam, violin, and Gabriel Navia, guitar - a Latin-Arabian Duo sharing classic and new ...
Alexander String Quartet
The Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the world’s premier ensembles ...
Past Chamber Concerts
NEW PODCAST: Fauré Piano Quartett & Frederica von Stade
Listen to Frederica von Stade and the Fauré Piano Quartett interviewed by Music at Kohl Mansion in advance of this Sunday's concert. Now available on Spotify.
Fauré Piano Quartett with Frederica von Stade**
This concert is sold out. To join the waitlist, call 650.762.1130...
Trio con Brio Copenhagen
Recognized as one of the world’s finest piano ensembles, the Trio con Brio Copenhagen’s multifaceted members are ...
Maxwell Quartet**
The Maxwell Quartet is firmly regarded as one of Britain's finest young string quartets with a strong connection to their folk music heritage ...
Miró Quartet
One of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets, the Miró Quartet has been labeled by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” ...
40th Anniversary Celebration
Music at Kohl Mansion celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Shinji Eshima's Commission and World Premiere of Hymn for Her ...
The Heath Quartet*
The dynamic and charismatic Heath Quartet is one of the most exciting British chamber ensembles of today ...
American String Quartet
Internationally recognized as one of the world's finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous.
Quatuor Danel
The quartet is famous for its bold, concentrated interpretations of major string quartet cycles.
Musicians from the San Francisco Symphony
Five string players from our own SF Symphony travel from Davies Hall to our Great Hall ...
Children’s Concerts
Children’s Concerts are interactive, 45-minute weekday presentations at Kohl Mansion designed to introduce elementary and preschool aged students to a real, live concret experience. Fast-paced and lively, these performances by professional musicians engage young audiences through participatory games, songs, and movement. They are ideal for class or group field trips, as well as individual families. Children’s Concerts are offered at the subsidized ticket price of $6 per child or accompanying adult. For more information, contact our Education Coordinator at education@musicatkohl.org.
We hope to restart these concerts in spring 2024.
Past Children’s Concerts
VNote Ensemble – Children’s Concerts
Hailed for their spirited performances and fascinating fusion of jazz with Latin and folk rhythms ...
Grupo Falso Baiano – Children’s Concerts
Grupo Falso Baiano is a choro group that offers a window into the history and diverse culture of Brazil. ...
Huckleberry Quartet – Children’s Concerts
The Huckleberry Quartet takes young audiences on a whirlwind tour of musical styles and cultural traditions ...
Aurio Trio – Children’s Concerts
The Aurio Trio (keyboards, tuba and bassoon) takes young audiences on a zany adventure that spans the continents ...
Classical Jam – Children’s Concerts
Known for its innovative and fun approach to music of many genres and cultures, Classical Jam connects with listeners of all ages, sharing a journey to different times and places through the universal language of music. An unforgettable musical adventure for all!
Family Series — Free Concerts for All Ages
Family Concerts are fun, interactive concerts that expose audiences of all ages to the music, poetry, language, history, and customs of many world cultures. Each one-hour concert, performed without intermission, offers audience members an opportunity to hear and interact with distinguished, award-winning musical ensembles in an informal, family-friendly setting. Admission is free to these lively, engaging concerts aimed at youth of all ages, families and adult audiences.
Hola-Yallah! – Free Family Concert
Saturday May 6, 2023, 3pm
Hola-Yallah! is a Latin-Arabian Duo creating new music, sharing classic pieces from both cultures, and bringing a fresh sound from the very compatible Spanish/Arab musical heritages. Georges Lammam, violin and Gabriel Navia, guitar.
Music at Kohl Mansion’s free Family Concerts are held in the Oak Room at the San Mateo Public Library, located at 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo.
No tickets are required. Free underground parking.
For more information, call (650) 762-1130.
Past Family Concerts
Brass Over Bridges – Free Family Concert
Inspired by the cultural diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, Brass Over Bridges seeks to engage audiences ...
Music in Schools
Our musicians are visiting your schools this spring.
Sound Impact – Free Family Concert
The musicians of Sound Impact travel back in time to unlock musical treasures of the past! This unique program showcases music from 1263 to present day ...
Musicians from the Valley of the Moon Music Festival – Free Family Concert
Cellist Tanya Tomkins and pianist Eric Zivian, co-founders of Sonoma’s Valley of the Moon Music Festival, will offer a program ...Grupo Falso Baiano – Free Family Concert
Grupo Falso Baiano is a choro group that offers a window into the history and diverse culture of Brazil ...
Huckleberry Quartet – Free Family Concert
The Huckleberry Quartet takes young audiences on a whirlwind tour of musical styles and cultural traditions ...
Aurio Trio – Free Family Concert
The Aurio Trio – concert pianist Karen Hutchinson, Zachariah Spellman, and Rufus Olivier will bring us a program of familiar favorites ...Quartet San Francisco – Free Family Concert
Three-time Grammy nominee and International Tango competition winner Quartet San Francisco expresses itself ...
Neave Trio
Hailed by critics as “absolutely stunning” and “brilliant” the Neave Trio (Anna Williams, violin. Mikhail Veselov, cello, Toni James, piano) has “exceeded ...
Lee Trio
The Lee Trio is an award-winning piano trio made up of three virtuosic performers, educators and sisters from San Francisco. Since its critically acclaimed Wigmore Hall debut in 2002, The Lee Trio’s “gripping immediacy and freshness” and “rich palette of tone colours” [The Strad] has inspired and moved audiences worldwide, establishing itself as one of the premier chamber ensembles on the international stage. In addition to performing, the Trio devotes time to teaching and giving masterclasses, and frequently collaborates with living composers, most recently finishing a recording project of Jane Antonia Cornish's piano trio, Duende, on the Delos Music label. Free admission.
Past Special Events
NEW PODCAST: Fauré Piano Quartett & Frederica von Stade
Listen to Frederica von Stade and the Fauré Piano Quartett interviewed by Music at Kohl Mansion in advance of this Sunday's concert. Now available on Spotify.
Transform your living room into the Great Hall at Kohl Mansion
Play Music at Kohl's 40th Anniversary Concert in your living room February 14 through February 28 ...
Mesa-Yakushev Duo On Demand Broadcast
Available 6 days only! Friday, February 11 to Wednesday, February 16.
Harlem Quartet On Demand Broadcast
with pianist-composer Aldo López-Gavilán ON DEMAND BROADCAST available 5 days only! November 24 - 28
Violins of Hope
From January 16 through March 14, 2020, an immersive multi-week celebration of the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
Gala Concert – Preview Songs from the Violins of Hope
A Gala Concert Evening -- Special Preview Preview of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope
Musicians from the Valley Moon Music Festival
Celebrate the season in the lavishly decorated Kohl Mansion for our beloved Holiday Gala Concert ...
Play In with Sound Impact
Play In with us! After a brief performance by Sound Impact, experience one of the great joys of being a musician …
Play In with Sound Impact
Play In with us! After a brief performance by Sound Impact, experience one of the great joys of being a musician …
Miró Quartet
One of Music at Kohl Mansion’s most cherished artists, the Miró Quartet returns to celebrate the season ,,,
