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Music & Artistic Director Maestro Nir Kabaretti has assembled a spectacular season of diverse talent and repertoires to create a fantastic symphonic journey from classical traditions to genre-defying guest performers to accessible fan favorites, culminating in a Symphony season that is for everyone!

*All programs and artists subject to change.

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Past 2022/23 Concerts

June 15, 2023

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Tony DeSare, Vocals and Piano

Frank Sinatra was one of a kind — an iconoclast whose musical legacy and style are as enduring as was his charm. Relive the magical moments of ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and beyond as critically acclaimed singer/pianist Tony DeSare takes us on a journey back to a time when swing was king and crooners ruled. Dress to impress and plan for an evening as unforgettable as “ol’ blue eyes” himself!

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Philippe Quint, Violin

Jonathon Leshnoff | Concerto Grosso (Commissioned for The Symphony’s 60th Anniversary)

Felix Mendelssohn | Violin Concerto

Johannes Brahms | Symphony No. 1

April 15 & 16, 2023

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Jonathan Fox, Director
Inna Faliks, Piano

In collaboration with Ensemble Theatre Company

Ella Milch-Sheriff | The Eternal Stranger (based on a dream by Beethoven) – West Coast Premiere

Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58  

Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 4

Rei Hotoda, Guest Conductor

March 18 & 19, 2023

Presented in Partnership with The Granada Theatre

“E.T.,” “Star Wars,” ”Jaws” — Five-time Oscar© and 12-time Grammy©-Award winner John Williams has been composing film scores for Hollywood’s blockbusters for more than 50 years. His collaborations with directors Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas, whose movies attained cult status, not least because of his unmistakable music, are legendary. Hear these powerful cinematic moments come to life through the magic of live orchestral performance. This concert is part of the Granada Synergy Series. 

February 18 & 19, 2023

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Natasha Kislenko, Piano
Ted Nash, Saxophone                          Josh Nelson Trio

Ernst Von Dohnanyi | Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25 

Ted Nash |  Transformation – World Premiere

Richard Strauss | Death and Transfiguration 

Maurice Ravel | Bolero

January 21 & 22, 2023

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Guillermo Figueroa, Violin

Elmer Bernstein, arr. Peter BernsteinToccata For Toy Trains concert suite — Concert World Premiere

Miguel Del Águila | Concerto for Violin  El viaje de una vida 

Antonín Dvorak | Symphony No. 9 “from the New World” 

Bob Bernhardt, Guest Conductor 

Mela Dailey, Soprano

Few events evoke as many emotional, nostalgic and visceral responses as New Year’s Eve with The Symphony. Fan favorite Bob Bernhardt returns to guest conduct a rousing program of glitz, glamour and symphonic joy. This program sells out quickly; reserve your seats early!

November 19 & 20, 2022

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Alessio Bax, Piano

Cody WestheimerWisdom of the Water, Earth, SkyWorld Premiere

Robert Schumann |  Piano Concerto in A minor

Jean Sibelius | Valse Triste

W. A. Mozart | Symphony No. 40 in G minor

October 15 & 16, 2022

In collaboration with State Street Ballet and The Granada Theatre

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor

State Street Ballet, William Soleau, Choreographer

SB Choral Society, Jo Anne Wasserman, Director

Quire of Voyces, Nathan Kreitzer, Director

Music Academy’s Sing! children’s chorus, Erin McKibben, Director

Gabriel Fauré  | Pavane  featuring State Street Ballet in a ballet choreographed by SSB Resident Choreographer, William Soleau 

Camille Saint Saëns | Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah 

Carl Orff | Carmina Burana

A SAFE RETURN TO THE GRANADA THEATRE

Our top priority remains the health and safety of our patrons, staff and musicians. The Granada Theatre continues to create comprehensive safety protocols that meet changing government guidelines and ensure the comfort of audiences.

Throughout the season, we anticipate evolving guidelines which may impact policies on mask wearing, proof of vaccination, low-touch ticketing, concessions, and more

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