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March 25, 2021
WHAT DOES THE CONDUCTOR DO BESIDES WAVE THE BATON? WHAT IS A CLARINETIST AND WHERE DO THEY SIT IN THE ORCHESTRA? WHY DO THE VIOLINS SIT HALF ON THE LEFT AND HALF ON THE RIGHT? (EXCEPT WHEN THEY DON’T..?) Instructor Scott Foglesong answers these questions and more in Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed, a fun and stimulating
February 24, 2021
“Episode Four, Schubert’s Serenade, is much lighter, simpler, and feels quite revitalizing! It’s a story of romance and longing—a refreshing gentle breeze following a full year of endless drama.”—Andy Butler, Principal Bassist This four-part original mini-series produced by principal bassist Andy Butler explores some of the great melodies in classical music in quick, bite-size episodes—to
February 24, 2021
“Episode Three departs from the “Great Melodies of the Orchestral Repertoire” and takes us into the world of opera. Massenet’s Meditation from his opera Thais is a turbulent, dramatic, and highly charged journey of contemplation and resignation. The rapidly changing emotional states are compelling and a perfect mirror for our current shared experience.”—Andy Butler, Principal
February 24, 2021
“Episode Two is full of fun facts about the double bass, and features Bach’s amazing Air on the G String, from the third orchestral suite. This piece is often requested for both weddings and funerals, and I’ve performed it in both types of events. It has a rich optimistic flavor, which has really been a
February 24, 2021
“The Swan is, of course, probably one of the most famous melodies of all time! Ironically, the double bass variation from Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals, is the elephant. It’s wonderful, gruff, and full of heaviness. The Swan, which is the cello variation, is light, elegant, soaring, and transcendent. It just felt soothing to
February 5, 2021
For donors at $1,000+ annual giving level, with Music Director Donato Cabrera and special guests. For information on how to join the Encore Zoom, please contact us at 925.280.2490 or info@californiasymphony.org.
February 5, 2021
For donors at $1,000+ annual giving level, with Music Director Donato Cabrera and special guests. For information on how to join the Encore Zoom, please contact us at 925.280.2490 or info@californiasymphony.org.
February 5, 2021
For donors at $1,000+ annual giving level, with Music Director Donato Cabrera and special guests. For information on how to join the Encore Zoom, please contact us at 925.280.2490 or info@californiasymphony.org.
February 5, 2021
California Symphony premieres a series of three free virtual concerts inspired by poetry, premiering on three consecutive Saturdays in May. Each episode will run 30 to 45 mins. Featuring Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings with Nicholas Phan, tenor, and Meredith Brown, horn. The Serenade sets to music a selection of six poems by
February 5, 2021
California Symphony premieres a series of three free virtual concerts inspired by poetry, premiering on three consecutive Saturdays in May. Each episode will run 30 to 45 mins. Episode two features Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night). Schoenberg’s lush piece for string orchestra is inspired by German poet Richard Dehmel’s piece, which explores a confession between