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Answering the Unanswered Question...

Earplay presents an American-themed season in the sesquicentennial year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Featuring major world premieres from Shuying Li and Trevor Weston, the series also includes

a three-concert exploration into Charles Ives' 

The Unanswered Question, with new arrangements from Bruce Bennett and contemporary "answers" from

Emma Logan, Hyo-shin Na, and Aida Shirazi.

  • Kaleidoscopic
    Kaleidoscopic
    Kaleidoscopic
    Thu, Mar 12
    Noe Valley Ministry
    The 2nd concert of our season includes a major world premiere by Shuying Li for the entire Earplay ensemble and soprano.
  • Josheff Fest vol. 3
    Josheff Fest vol. 3
    Josheff Fest vol. 3
    Sat, Apr 18
    St. John’s Presbyterian Church
    A special Berkeley show! Join us for a tasteful mix of solos and large instrumental works as we continue our excursions into the unique soundworld of composer Peter Josheff.
  • Is That Your Final Answer?
    Is That Your Final Answer?
    Is That Your Final Answer?
    Mon, May 25
    Noe Valley Ministry
    The final concert of Earplay's 41st season features a world premiere by Trevor Weston.

PasT CONCERTS

  • Mon, Jan 19
    Noe Valley Ministry
    Jan 19, 2026, 7:30 PM
    Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
    Earplay's 41st season opener!
  • Mon, May 19
    Noe Valley Ministry
    May 19, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
    Earplay's 40th season finale features a World Premiere for the full ensemble by Benjamin Sabey.
  • Mon, Mar 24
    Noe Valley Ministry
    Mar 24, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
    Featuring two World Premieres by Andrew Conklin and Brien Henderson, as well as works by Jeffrey Mumford, Kate Soper, and Ursula Mamlock.
  • Sat, Feb 22
    Dandelion Chocolate Factory
    Feb 22, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Dandelion Chocolate Factory, 2600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
    A special collaboration with Dandelion Chocolate, featuring the Earplay String Trio and Ben Sabey.
  • Sun, Feb 16
    Berkeley Piano Club
    Feb 16, 2025, 8:00 PM
    Berkeley Piano Club, 2724 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
    A special program of trio, duo, and solo compositions by clarinetist Peter Josheff, one of Earplay's founding members. Also featuring Earplayers Tod Brody, flutes, and Brenda Tom, piano, with special guests Wilford Kelly, baritone, and Thalia Moore, spoken voice (no cello this time!).
  • Sat, Feb 15
    Noe Valley Ministry
    Feb 15, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
    A special program of trio, duo, and solo compositions by clarinetist Peter Josheff, one of Earplay's founding members. Also featuring Earplayers Tod Brody, flutes, and Brenda Tom, piano, with special guests Wilford Kelly, baritone, and Thalia Moore, spoken voice (no cello this time!).
  • Mon, Jan 20
    Noe Valley Ministry
    Jan 20, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
    The opening concert of Earplay's 40th season!
  • Mon, May 20
    Old First Church
    May 20, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
    Tickets on sale now!
  • Mon, Mar 18
    Old First Church
    Mar 18, 2024, 9:00 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
    Party immediately following the concert!
  • Mon, Mar 18
    Old First Church
    Mar 18, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
    Tickets on sale now!
  • Mon, Feb 05
    Old First Church
    Feb 05, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
    Tickets on sale now!
  • Mon, May 15
    Old First Church
    May 15, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
  • Mon, Mar 27
    Noe Valley Ministry
    Mar 27, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
  • Mon, Jan 23
    Old First Church
    Jan 23, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
  • Mon, Oct 17
    Old First Church
    Oct 17, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
    Please join Earplay at Old First Church in San Francisco on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 pm for our pandemic-delayed concert celebrating the centennial of composer Andrew Imbrie
  • Mon, May 09
    Herbst Theater
    May 09, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
  • Mon, Mar 21
    Taube Atrium Theater
    Mar 21, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Taube Atrium Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
    Monday, March 21, 2022 Taube Atrium Theater 401 Van Ness Avenue (4th floor) Preconcert talk at 6:45 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online or at the door
  • Mon, Jan 31
    Location is TBD
    Jan 31, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    The concert originally scheduled for January 31, 2022 will be rescheduled to a later date due to the pandemic.

Programs are subject to change without notice.

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