abril 2, 2019
Music Director Donato Cabrera conducts Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 at the California Symphony’s season finale—a piece he says he’s been «waiting more than one lifetime» to conduct. We talked with Maestro about Bruckner, what he finds so appealing about the 7th Symphony, and his perspective on the piece as a former horn player. Your first instrument was the piano but your
noviembre 5, 2018
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
octubre 23, 2018
California Symphony goers know her as the sharply dressed orchestra executive who addresses the audience before every concert. To peers in the field, she is a thought leader and sought-after speaker, with a reputation for challenging traditional thinking and established practices in orchestra management. Since becoming Executive Director in 2014, the California Symphony has been
abril 16, 2018
Season finale guest artist Zhang first wowed audiences at the age of 5 Then and now: At left, Zhang plays for family in preparation for his first professional gig, just shy of his 5th birthday. Right: Haochen Zhang now. In demand internationally for nearly a decade now, Haochen Zhang first rose to prominence with his 2009 win
abril 16, 2018
The California Symphony’s May 6 season finale includes the world premiere of Balch’s “like a broken clock” California Symphony Young American Composer-in-Residence (2017–2020). Photo credit KatieL Photography. We caught up with Composer-in-Residence Katherine Balch to learn more about like a broken clock, the first of three pieces she will deliver during her three-year residency with the
abril 13, 2018
Haochen Zhang reunites with Music Director Donato Cabrera five years after their first “glittering” collaboration Haochen Zhang and then Music Director candidate Donato Cabrera in 2013. For internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist Haochen Zhang, the California Symphony’s 2017–18 season finale concert SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW marks Zhang’s second time performing with the orchestra—five years after his 2013
marzo 21, 2018
Featuring Bruckner, Beethoven, Bernstein, and more… The 2018–19 Season is here, and highlights include: Bernstein — A centennial celebration of the American icon Beethoven — With award-winning pianist and audience favorite Charlie Albright Movie Magic — Animated classic The Snowman with score performed live with the Pacific Boychoir, plus a program that showcases the genius of American composer John Williams Piazzolla — Concertmaster Jennifer