Brahms & Balanchine
Brahms & Balanchine
SLAUGHER ON TENTH AVENUE
Saturday, May 22, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 23, 2027 | 3:00 PM
The Granada Theatre
Concert Duration: Approximately 100 minutes (including intermission)
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM
Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM
Program Notes & Digital Program
Coming in May
The Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet join forces once more to bring you an exciting triple bill! The Symphony begins onstage in Brahms Symphony No. 3, then a world-premiere dance by Nilas Martins and Megan Philipp is set to Samuel Barber’s String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor. And for the finale: a bold theatrical ballet of rivalry and desire, when The Symphony moves into the pit for Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, choreographed by George Balanchine and set to Richard Rodgers’ wonderful jazzy score.
The Artists
Nir Kabaretti, conductor
State Street Ballet
Repertoire
BRAHMS | Symphony No. 3
BARBER | String Quartet No. 1
RODGERS | Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Choreography by George Balanchine
State Street Ballet
State Street Ballet is a renowned international dance company based in the vibrant city of Santa Barbara, California. Established in 1994 by Founding Director Rodney Gustafson, the company embodies artistic excellence, drawing exceptional dancers from around the globe to create captivating performances that push the boundaries of traditional ballet.
Read more about State Street Ballet
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Megan Philipp and Executive Director Cecily MacDougall, State Street Ballet has become a hub for dance on the Central Coast, providing a home for our twenty international artists, professional trainee program, annual summer intensive, and educational outreach initiatives. Our focus on exceptional artistic and educational programming ensures that each season presents a dynamic blend of timeless classics and innovative new works, both in Santa Barbara and abroad.
Nir Kabaretti
is The Santa Barbara Symphony's world-renowned Music & Artistic Director
Nir Kabaretti has worked with some of the world’s most sought-after musicians. Some of his most well-known collaborators include Lang Lang, Placido Domingo, Joyce Di Donato, Angel Joy Blue, Vadim Repin, Gilles Apap, Hélène Grimaud, and André Watts.
Nir Kabaretti
is The Santa Barbara Symphony's World-Renowned Music & Artistic Director
Nir Kabaretti has worked with some of the world’s most sought-after musicians. Some of his most well-known collaborators include Lang Lang, Placido Domingo, Joyce Di Donato, Angel Joy Blue, Vadim Repin, Gilles Apap, Hélène Grimaud, and André Watts.
A very warm and special thank you
to our 2026/27 season donors and the sponsors making
this event possible!
Sponsors
Principal Sponsor
Sarah & Roger Chrisman
Orchestral Sponsor
Ellen Lehrer Orlando & Thomas Orlando
Stage Sponsor
Libby & Stephen Erickson
Selection Sponsor
Mark & Shelley Bookspan
2026/27 Concert Season Sponsors
Corporate Season Sponsor
Grand Venue Sponsor
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