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You're connected with a friend in the business—easy, trustworthy access to intimate classical performances in Berkeley. Classical at the Freight presents seasoned artists and chamber ensembles in the historic Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, a nonprofit venue dedicated to traditional, folk, and world-influenced music since 1968. Discover upcoming shows, learn about the artists, and secure your seats with confidence.

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The Freight & Salvage is located at 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, a cornerstone venue revered for its acoustic charm and community focus. We’ve got you covered for tickets to 2025 performances, including Kay Stern & Friends and the Monday Night Chamber Music Society.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Classical At the Freight

  • Venue: Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA (historic nonprofit presenting traditional music) .
  • 2025 concerts include: Classical at the Freight: Kay Stern & Friends (March 10, 2025) and Classical at the Freight: The Monday Night Chamber Music Society (April 7, 2025).
  • Kay Stern is the SF Opera Orchestra Concertmaster (since 1994) and a noted chamber musician who also teaches at SF Conservatory of Music. ([sfopera.com](https://www.sfopera.com/about/bios/orchestra/kay-stern/?utm_source=openai))
  • Ticket info for Freight events typically lists advance and day-of-show prices (e.g., $14 advance, $16 day-of-show). ([secure.thefreight.org](https://secure.thefreight.org/14568/14714-classical-kay-stern-250310?utm_source=openai))
  • The Freight is a longtime Berkeley nonprofit venue founded in 1968, dedicated to traditional/folk and world-influenced music. ([thefreight.org](https://thefreight.org/about/?utm_source=openai))
  • The series has also featured the SFCO All-Stars and other noted chamber ensembles, including the Monday Night Chamber Music Society. ([thesfco.org](https://www.thesfco.org/communitypartnerships?utm_source=openai))

The records

Classical At the Freight Discography

  • A Farewell Celebration
    2019 · Bridge Records
  • Kernis: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
    2008 · Arabesque Recordings
  • Kernis: Symphony in Waves & String Quartet 'Musica Celestis'
    2007 · Argo
  • Schickele on a Lark
    2004 · Arabesque Records

Upcoming 2025 Performances

  • Classical at the Freight: Kay Stern & Friends — March 10, 2025
  • Classical at the Freight: The Monday Night Chamber Music Society — April 7, 2025

Why attend Classical at the Freight?

  • Intimate, focused programs featuring renowned chamber ensembles and notable soloists.
  • Berkeley’s historic nonprofit venue with a mission to present traditional and world-influenced music.
  • Secure your seats for a close, high-quality listening experience in a listening-friendly hall.

Artist highlights, venue details, and reliable ticket options come together here. Kay Stern, serving as the SF Opera Orchestra Concertmaster since 1994, is widely regarded for his artistry in concerto and chamber roles. He also teaches at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, enriching the Bay Area music scene with mentorship and performance. The Freight series has featured the SFCO All-Stars and other celebrated chamber ensembles, including the Monday Night Chamber Music Society, continuing the tradition of high-caliber, accessible classical music in an intimate setting.

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