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Schubert in Vienna

This lively, genre-blending program moves from Mozart's classical elegance to Gulda's jazz-inspired cello concerto

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 - 4:00 PM

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Spring for the Symphony

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 11:00 AM

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California Symphony's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 5:00 PM

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✨ What is a celeste?

California Symphony`s Principal Keyboard Marc Shapiro breaks down this magical instrument that creates those ethereal, bell-like sounds you hear in the orchestra. 🎹

Join California Symphony at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts for our upcoming concerts.

We like to do things a little differently at California Symphony—concerts should be fun!

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🎸🎻 What do you get when you combine jazz, rock, and a cello soloist?

Friedrich Gulda`s Cello Concerto!

Performed by cellist @nathanchancello, originally from the Bay Area, this piece is a fusion of jazz, rock, and those wind sounds we heard in the Mozart. 🔥

Join California Symphony at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts January 24 & 25 for SCHUBERT IN VIENNA, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera.
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🎻 Ever wonder why Schubert`s Symphony No. 9 is nicknamed "The Great"? Discover why this masterpiece earned its name! ✨

Join California Symphony at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts January 24 & 25 for SCHUBERT IN VIENNA, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera.
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A symphony concert doesn’t have to feel formal or intimidating.

With @donatocabrera at the podium, California Symphony is about music that feels alive, engaging, and genuinely welcoming. ✨

No stuffiness here—just great music and good vibes! ✨
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Symphony Reviews

Here was another imaginative California Symphony production masterminded by Cabrera.

SF Classical Voice
California Symphony Leaves the Strings at Home

“It’s been on my wish list for a while — and now we’re finally doing it. It’s such a joyous, celebratory piece.”—Concertmaster Jennifer Cho

Mercury News
California Symphony concertmaster Will See Longtime Dream Come True

The chemistry between soloist and conductor was evident at every point, as Cabrera’s supple baton beautifully telegraphed Chan’s moves to the orchestra.

SF Classical Voice
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Donato Cabrera celebrates 10 years of innovation at California Symphony

Mercury News
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Walnut Creek has a genuine civic treasure with this orchestra.

SF Chronicle

It's a great orchestra. A great venue. If I could be part of one musical community in the Bay Area, the California Symphony would be it.

Dave Halligan from Berkeley

Hella fun

SF Classical Voice

It's one of the great pleasures of life, attending an evening at the California Symphony.

George Mathews, Subscriber

One of the region's most vibrant musical attractions.

Mercury News

Just a phenomenal performance. It will remain in my memory for the ages.

Mike B., Patron

The entire evening was fabulous. I especially liked and appreciated the brief introduction remarks by the conductor. Just a wonderful musical experience!

Barbara C., Patron

An intriguing mixture of the familiar, the newly-revived, and the new.

SF Classical Voice

Donato Cabrera has elevated the organization to one of the region's most progressive and consistently interesting outfits.

Mercury News

They take the stuffy edge out of the symphony.

Mike Elmore, Board Member

California Symphony certainly breaks the mold, as they expand their audiences for a much more inclusive environment so that everyone, of all socioeconomic classes, can enjoy.

Local Happenings Magazine