Santa Barbara Symphony Brings Symphonic Music to Life in John Williams Tribute Concert
Get swept away by the magic of movie music! The Santa Barbara Symphony presents John Williams: A Symphonic Celebration on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor Rei Hotoda takes the podium to lead the Symphony in a tribute concert where powerful cinematic moments will come to […]
K-LITE shares the love… K-LITE 101.7 Valentine’s Day Radiothon!
Say “I Love You” this Valentine’s Day on K-LITE 101.7 with a song request and personal dedication benefitting the Santa Barbara Symphony Music Education Programs Santa Barbara, CA – Music is the universal language of love. So, it’s befitting that K-LITE 101.7 Morning Show hosts Gary Fruin and Catherine Remak have selected The Santa Barbara […]
Experience the Power of “Transformation” Through Music with the Santa Barbara Symphony This February
Experience the power of musical Transformation with the Santa Barbara Symphony on February 18 at 7:30 p.m. and February 19 at 3:00 p.m. preceded by “Conversations with Kabaretti” – a pre-concert talk with special guest Ted Nash at 2:00 p.m. Inspired by life’s many examples of transformation, Santa Barbara Symphony Music & Artistic Director Nir […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Names New Principal Flute, Amy Tatum
The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce Amy Tatum has been appointed to the position of principal flute. After receiving over 150 applications, 70 professionals traveled to Santa Barbara to vie for this top flute position. Tatum will be joining the orchestra for their next concert on January 20 and 21, Plains, Trains & […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents -Plains, Trains & Violins – The Journey of a Lifetime
The Santa Barbara Symphony’s 70th Anniversary season continues with Plains, Trains & Violins: The Journey of a Lifetime on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 3 pm, preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm. Conductor Nir Kabaretti has crafted a symphonic journey that speaks to […]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Downtown with The Santa Barbara Symphony
The Santa Barbara Symphony is thrilled to announce its beloved New Year’s Eve concert tradition. Downtown will be dazzling with the music of Broadway and other celebratory symphonic favorites, on Saturday, December 31 from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm at the Granada Theatre. Pops conductor and host Bob Bernhardt will be joined by acclaimed guest […]
Santa Barbara Symphony’s Wisdom of the Water, Earth & Sky Honors Ancient Chumash Culture
The Santa Barbara Symphony’s 70th Anniversary season continues with Wisdom of the Water, Earth, Sky on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3 pm, preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm. Honoring the past in an intersection of connection, community, and culture, this program offers […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces Fall Youth Ensembles Concerts
(October 21, 2022) Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce its fall youth ensemble performances on October 29 and 30! Under the artistic vision of Music & Artistic Director Maestro Nir Kabaretti and administered by Vice President of Community Education and Enrichment, Dr. Nick Fuentes, the youth ensembles boast the […]
Spectacular Artistic Collaboration Brings Carmina Burana to Life in Season Opening Performance!
(September 21, 2022) Santa Barbara, CA – To celebrate the opening of its 70th Anniversary season, the Santa Barbara Symphony is thrilled to join creative forces with State Street Ballet, The Santa Barbara Choral Society, Quire of Voyces, and Music Academy’s Sing! children’s chorus, to bring the epic Carmina Burana to life on stage at […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Invites Community to a
FREE Season Preview & Performances
The Santa Barbara Symphony invites the community to a FREE Season Preview event on Thursday, September 1, from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at The Lobero Theatre. Hosted by Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, this preview is open to the public and an opportunity to hear all about the upcoming 2022/23 70th anniversary season […]
