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California Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Gala
Join us for the California Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Gala hosted by Classical California’s Dianne Nicolini on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, wine, and live performances celebrating four decades of music-making. We’ll toast beloved honorees Loella and Ralph Haskew and the vibrant spirit that...
7:30 PM
Heroic Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff's dazzling piano concerto, Borodin's dramatic symphony, and a world premiere create a thrilling season finale
8:00 PM
Intermission Reception
Thank you $1000+ donor and VIP supporters! Please join us for a Donor Reception in the Encore Room, 3rd floor, Lesher Center for the Arts. Grab drinks to-go in the 30 minutes before the show, and mingle with Symphony VIPs at intermission.
4:00 PM
Heroic Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff's dazzling piano concerto, Borodin's dramatic symphony, and a world premiere create a thrilling season finale
4:30 PM
Intermission Reception
Thank you $1000+ donor and VIP supporters! Please join us for a Donor Reception in the Encore Room, 3rd floor, Lesher Center for the Arts. Grab drinks to-go in the 30 minutes before the show, and mingle with Symphony VIPs at intermission.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 1 in Lafayette
California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series returns to the Lafayette Library on Wednesdays in July 2026.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 1 in San Ramon
With support from the Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund and partnership from the San Ramon Academy of Music, California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series is expanding to the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center in San Ramon on Thursdays in July 2026.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 2 in San Ramon
With support from the Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund and partnership from the San Ramon Academy of Music, California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series is expanding to the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center in San Ramon on Thursdays in July 2026.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 3 in Lafayette
California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series returns to the Lafayette Library on Wednesdays in July 2026.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 3 in San Ramon
With support from the Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund and partnership from the San Ramon Academy of Music, California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series is expanding to the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center in San Ramon on Thursdays in July 2026.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 4 in Lafayette
California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series returns to the Lafayette Library on Wednesdays in July 2026.
6:30 PM
Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed – Class 4 in San Ramon
With support from the Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund and partnership from the San Ramon Academy of Music, California Symphony’s Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed series is expanding to the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center in San Ramon on Thursdays in July 2026.
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