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Beethoven’s Ninth

Marking the 200th anniversary of a monumental masterpiece that celebrates our shared humanity.

Saturday, Sep. 21, 2024 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024 - 4:00 PM

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Brahms Odyssey

Explore the orchestra with Britten's lively guide, Bates' modern movie tour, and Brahms' emotive final symphony.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 - 4:00 PM

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Mozart Serenity

A calming meditation, a world-famous Spanish guitar concerto, and Mozart’s classical grandeur combine for one captivating concert.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 - 4:00 PM

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Tchaikovsky Passion

Stirring music that’s full of emotion and drama, with Tchaikovsky’s powerful final symphony as its conclusion.

Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Mar. 23, 2025 - 4:00 PM

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Unfinished Bruckner

A striking pairing of unfinished masterpieces marks the pinnacle of achievement for both composers.

Saturday, May. 3, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, May. 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM

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If you live in the East Bay…

You don’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the power of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” symphony for yourself, as Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera leads the orchestra with four soloists, backed by a 100+ choir—live this weekend at the Lesher Center for the Arts.

The Sunday, September 22 performance is SOLD OUT and Saturday September 21 is filling up.

Comment “Beethoven” below to get tickets to this epic celebration of one of the most popular symphonies of all time.

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If you live in the East Bay, you don’t have to go to downtown San Francisco just to see a symphony.

The California Symphony performs nearly once a month at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA.

The next performance? Beethoven’s monumental “Ode to Joy” symphony with star soloists from the Bay area and New York City.

Comment “Beethoven” below to learn more about how you can experience the power of the 200th anniversary celebration of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Walnut Creek next week on September 21 and 22 at the Lesher Center for the Arts.

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Looking for a night out in Walnut Creek, CA?

SF Classical Voice described the California Symphony as “Hella fun”. This is not your average classical music experience. Bring your drink to your seat, clap when you like what you hear, concerts should be fun, not stuffy and boring.

Follow California Symphony to stay updated on epic concerts live from the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek and comment “symphony” below for a chance to win free tickets!

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Hey Walnut Creek, CA…

If you’re looking for something to do in September, The California Symphony is performing Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” symphony at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

This performance features star soloists like soprano, Laquita Mitchell who’s traveling to the Bay Area all the way from New York City for this special 200th Anniversary Celebration.

Comment “Beethoven” below to learn more about this epic concert.

Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 pm

Sunday tickets are going fast!

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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