COMMUNITY Concerts

Intimate evenings of music, art and conversation held in historic cultural spaces, tea houses and other local venues, offering the community an opportunity to encounter and learn about Musaics artists and their crafts.

An Afternoon of Solo Cello

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Oakland

A special solo concert featuring cellist Nick Reeves, with all proceeds helping Nick attend a cello festival this summer. A buffet dinner will be held immediately following the concert.

Past Events

The Alchemy of Composition

Friday, March 1st, 2024|

Oakland Hills

Join us for an evening of music, wine & conversation as we explore how inner feelings, visions and sensations are translated into sound through the act of improvisation, composition and performance!

A Piano Soirée

Sunday, february 11, 2024|

Oakland Hills

Join us at the home of pianist and Musaics of the Bay founder Audrey Vardanega for an evening of food, wine and music as she performs a kaleidoscope of new and celebrated works, accompanied by violinist Nigel Armstrong.

CHOPIN’s Kaleidoscope

Saturday, January 13, 2024

The Maybeck Studios for the Performing Arts, Berkeley

An intimate evening concert at beautiful Maybeck Studios in Berkeley, featuring cellist Tanya Tomkins and pianist Audrey Vardanega.

RUNNYmede retreat

January 3-7, 2024

Runnymede Sculpture Farm, Woodside

A four-day artist retreat at the beautiful Runnymede Sculpture Farm in Woodside, featuring visual artists, instrumentalists, & composers in residence.

A Journey to Iran

Saturday, AUGUST 26, 2023

Private Residence, Oakland Hills

The culmination of our first ‘Growing Songs’ residency with renowned Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat and composer Atabak Elyasi, this celebratory evening features a special performance that brings together musicians from both Persian and Western Classical music traditions.

‘Growing Songs’ Salon

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023

Private Residence, Los Altos

‘Growing Songs’ presents original music by renowned Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat and composer Atakab Elyasi, in a special performance that brings together musicians from both Persian and Western Classical music traditions.