Concerts in Peninsula

The conservatory consist of twenty-five teachers and over 250 students.  Seating for concerts is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The house is an interpretive museum exhibit and one can also tour the gardens which contain a huge and diverse collection of plants. They host a jazz festival every year. Concerts are from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Filolis garden stage. Seating begins at 1:00 p.m. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and you may tour the House and Gardens before the concert. Concertgoers receive complimentary snacks, wine, beer and sparkling water. If you prefer, you can bring your own bag lunch. Please, no coolers or picnic baskets.

The Masterworks Chorale was founded in 1964 by Artistic Director Emeritus Galen Marshall and has three to four concerts each year. The internationally acclaimed ensemble performs choral literature from the Baroque period to today accompanied by leading Bay Area instrumental ensembles and professional vocal soloists.  Past Chorale guests were the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, San Jose Symphony, the Festival of Masses, and the Cabrillo Festival.

Performances include chamber music, opera, french baroque music and quartets.  Kohl Mansion is a 1914 landmark that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  The hall is Elizabethan style with an intimate setting.