About Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

Founded in 1992, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble (LCCE) is a consortium of 16 San Francisco Bay Area musicians who create exciting performances of all types of classical music for all types of audiences. We work as a cohesive collective of artists who share values of integrity, quality, inclusion, service, curiosity, and advocacy. LCCE centers the music of our time in conversation with musical influences of the past, combining a vast repertoire into thematic performances in our established and well-received concert series. We are also committed to continuing and evolving our broad-based education program, sponsoring our annual composition contest, championing new music through the commissioning of new works, and collaborating with current and diverse artists, thinkers, and scholars.

LCCE brings all types of music including small ensemble, vocal, orchestral, multi-media, and operatic productions to our listeners, conveying an essential and profound experience. With Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, nothing is out of bounds, and anything is possible.

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By pairing new works with traditional masterpieces, the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble reveals the expressive intent of composers from every age. Now celebrating our 30th season!

...like all of Left Coast’s endeavors, the evening married standard repertoire and contemporary works in provocative and beguiling ways...
— Georgia Rowe, San Francisco Classical Voice

Photo: Miles Caliboso