Today Don and I finally got to attend an event at the relatively new campus of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music at 50 Oak Street. We attended a program of Baroque music performed on various viola de gamba and harpsichord in the 140 seat recital hall. It is a gem of a space which has a high ceiling and wonderful acoustics. Most of the seating in this hall is on the main floor but there is a shallow balcony as well as a single row of seat on either side where box seats would be in other venues. The next event we plan to attend is a Master Class conducted by Thomas Hampson which will be held in the 440 seat concert hall.

It is wonderful having this new venue so close to home. There are many public performances throughout the school year. Some are free but the typical prices are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, students, and friends of the Conservatory. This is a very welcome addition to the cultural and arts scene of this city located in the Civic Center area.