The Santa Barbara Symphony Fills New Role of VP of Development and Marketing and Welcomes New Board Members to Support its Robust Growth and Commitment to the Community
Paul Bradford Joins as Vice President of Development and Marketing, and Mike Weems, Davis Fansler and Sheraton Kalouria are Appointed to the Symphony’s Board of Directors With a rich history of artistic excellence and community engagement, and support at a 10-year high, the Santa Barbara Symphony is expanding and poised for an exciting new chapter, […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Season Finale Weekend At The Granada Theatre On May 18 And May 19: Rhapsody In Blue @ 100: Jazz Comes To The Symphony
Concert Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue puts Jazz in the spotlight Collaborative Artist Residency Creates Opportunities for the Community to see Marcus Roberts Trio The Santa Barbara Symphony concludes its captivating 2023/24 Season with Rhapsody in Blue @ 100: Jazz Comes to The Symphony on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles Perform Free Concerts On May 4 at The First Presbyterian Church and May 5 at the Lobero Theatre
In a spring celebration rich with blooming talent and the spirit of collaboration, the Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles will perform two free May concerts for the Santa Barbara community. The first performance on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church features the Camerata Ensemble and Philharmonia Orchestra, directed by […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces 2024/25 Season Under Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti
The Symphony’s season highlights include a Mozart Marathon with eight masterworks over two days of concerts, a two-concert residency by legendary violinist Gil Shaham, the sultry Storm Large, and Brahms’ Requiem in a community collaboration – all on The Granada Stage from October 2024 through May 2025 The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its vast, star-studded […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Performs Mahler Meets Klezmer: Titans Of Sound at The Granada Theatre On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21
Grammy® and Juno Nominated Clarinet Soloist, Band leader, and Composer David Krakauer, Widely Considered one of the Greatest Clarinetists on the Planet, is Featured The Santa Barbara Symphony draws inspiration from many musical genres. Klezmer, traditional Jewish and Eastern European music, played by world-renowned clarinetist, David Krakauer, will be showcased in the concerts on Saturday, […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Returns to the Granada with a Family Friendly Oscar® Celebration on March 16 & 17
On the heels of the 96th Academy Awards, the Santa Barbara Symphony is keeping the OSCAR® buzz going with its family-friendly concert: An OSCAR® Celebration: Favorite Film Clips with Live Orchestra. Classic Film and Classical Music fans alike will experience the glamor and nostalgia of Hollywood’s Golden Age with The Santa Barbara Symphony at The […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Moves Two February Concerts To The Lobero Theatre Due To The Granada Theatre’s Water Damage
Serenade for Romance: Valentine’s Week! with Violin Soloist Sirena Huang will be performed on Saturday, February 17 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm Due to the recent water damage at The Granada Theatre, The Santa Barbara Symphony has moved its two February concerts to the Lobero Theatre—both to be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024—at […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Serenades The Community With A Swoon-Worthy Program On Saturday, February 17 And Sunday, February 18 At The Granada Theatre
Violin soloist Sirena Huang, one of her generation’s most celebrated violinists, is featured in this Valentine’s weekend program The Santa Barbara Symphony captures the essence of elegance and passion with a swoon-worthy program featuring works from composers Edward Elgar, Antonín Dvořák and Louise Farrenc. The strings-forward concert showcases internationally renowned violin soloist Sirena Huang on […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Showcases Opera Fan Favorites with The Ride of the Valkyries on January 20 & 21 at The Granada Theatre
The program features themes of deception, romance & drama with Anikka Abbott as Emcee and soloists from Opera Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Symphony takes an exciting ride into the New Year bringing thrilling moments from Grand Opera to the Symphony, featuring soloists from Opera Santa Barbara, on January 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm and […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Creates A New Year’s Eve To Remember In A Celebration Of Rock, Pop And Broadway On Sunday, December 31, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony continues its 2023/24 season with musical year-end festivities for the community. Guest conductor and host Andrew Lipke is putting the “new” in The Santa Barbara Symphony’s New Year’s Eve celebration with a rousing evening of pop, rock, and Broadway classics, along with familiar classical selections. The concert is from 8:30 to […]
