One of only a handful of conductorless chamber ensembles in the world, New Century Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1992 and includes 19 string players from the San Francisco Bay Area as well as throughout the United States. Musical decisions are made collaboratively, resulting in an enhanced level of commitment from the musicians and concerts of remarkable precision, passion, and power.
British violinist Daniel Hope was appointed as Music Director and Concertmaster beginning in the 2018-2019 season (after serving the prior season as the ensemble’s Artistic Partner), bringing a new era of vibrancy and leadership. Previous music directors of the ensemble include Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (2008-2017), Krista Bennion Feeney (1999-2006) and Stuart Canin (1992-1999).
With a commitment to the virtuosic performance of chamber orchestra masterworks, New Century also expands the genre through frequent commissions of new music and innovative collaborations with artists from other genres. New Century fosters an intimate relationship with music, not only by offering concerts in small, local venues throughout the Bay Area and beyond, but also by connecting our musical history to the work of living composers and the cultural narratives of today. Recently commissioned composers include Tan Dun, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Jennifer Higdon, Mark Adamo, Lera Auerbach, Jake Heggie, and Nicolás Lell Benavides. Underscoring its commitment to new music, New Century recently released Music for a New Century, its debut recording under Music Director Daniel Hope on the Deutsche Grammophon label with Ukrainian pianist Alexey Botvinov, featuring four works commissioned or co-commissioned by New Century over the last six years: Philip Glass’ Piano Concerto No. 3 (2017), Tan Dun’s Double Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra with Percussion (2021), Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Lament for Solo Violin and String Orchestra (2018-19) and Jake Heggie’s Overture (2023).
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"Fabulous selection of music. Daniel’s enthusiasm was contagious. Such a wonderful spirited performance!"
- Isabel S., past guest at NCCO Presents: DANCE! with Daniel Hope -
"Great selections. Orchestra was wonderful. Likewise for the soloist. Venue was great for the music."
- Robert Z., past guest at NCCO Presents: DANCE! with Daniel Hope -
"Fabulous concert, excellent seats."
- Linda W., past guest at NCCO Presents: The Four Seasons -
"The whole thing was lovely -- music and people!"
- Deborah A., past guest at NCCO Presents: The Four Seasons
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"Fabulous selection of music. Daniel’s enthusiasm was contagious. Such a wonderful spirited performance!"
- Isabel S., past guest at NCCO Presents: DANCE! with Daniel Hope -
"Great selections. Orchestra was wonderful. Likewise for the soloist. Venue was great for the music."
- Robert Z., past guest at NCCO Presents: DANCE! with Daniel Hope -
"Fabulous concert, excellent seats."
- Linda W., past guest at NCCO Presents: The Four Seasons -
"The whole thing was lovely -- music and people!"
- Deborah A., past guest at NCCO Presents: The Four Seasons
Past events
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Groupmuse Night OutSaturday, Jan 24, 2026 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened about 14 hours ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNCCO Presents: In Winter's Glow
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 PM PST
- Neighborhood: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 month ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNCCO Presents: The Four Seasons
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 7:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened 3 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNCCO Presents: DANCE! with Daniel Hope
Saturday, May 3, 2025 2:00 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Presidio Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened 9 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNCCO Presents: A Prayer for Peace
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 2:00 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Cathedral Hill, SF
- Price: $20 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)
Happened 10 months ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNCCO Presents: Musical Diversions
Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 2:00 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Presidio Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNCCO Presents: Vivaldi Recomposed
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night Out
NCCO Presents: Vivaldi Recomposed
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night Out
NCCO Presents: Vivaldi Recomposed
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Herbst Theatre
- Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)
Happened about 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNew Century Chamber Orchestra Presents: Love & War
Saturday, May 4, 2024 3:00 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Presidio Theatre
- Price: $15 tickets ($5 for Supermusers)
Happened over 1 year ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNew Century Chamber Orchestra Presents: Playing With Structure
Friday, Mar 8, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Presidio Theatre
- Price: $15 tickets ($5 for Supermusers)
Happened almost 2 years ago
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Groupmuse Night OutNew Century Chamber Orchestra Presents: Sonic Ecosystems
Friday, Jan 19, 2024 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Hume Concert Hall
- Price: $15 tickets ($5 for Supermusers)
Happened about 2 years ago
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