In this clip from the Santa Barbara Symphony’s November 21st Concert, Beethoven @250, maestro Nir Kabaretti sits down with Santa Barbara Symphony Allstar Eduardo Meneses (Marimba) as they discuss Beethoven and the challenges of arranging the composer’s work, like Sonatina in F Major, for the Marimba.
In this clip from the Santa Barbara Symphony’s November 21st Concert, Beethoven @250, maestro Nir Kabaretti sits down with concertmaster Jessica Guideri (violin) and pianist (UCSB Dept. of Music Chair) Robert Koenig (piano), as they discuss their Julliard connection, Beethoven, Chamber Music, and the Sonata No. 5, “Spring.”
In this clip from the Santa Barbara Symphony’s November 21st Concert, Beethoven @250, maestro Nir Kabaretti sits down with symphony Allstars, concertmaster Jessica Guideri (violin), Elizabeth Hedman (violin), Erik Rynearson (viola), and Trevor Handy (cello), as they discuss chamber music, Beethoven, and the quartet’s performance of String Quartet Opus 18, No. 4 in C minor.
Hear first-hand how the Santa Barbara Symphony is finding its way in this unusual time.
A very warm and special thank you to our 2020/21 season donors and the sponsors making this event possible! 2020-2021 Season
Get the scoop on the future of the Santa Barbara Symphony with this video featuring a conversation with the symphony’s powerhouse leadership team: President and CEO Kathryn R. Martin, Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, and Board Chair Janet Garufis.
A very warm and special thank you to our 2020/21 season donors and the sponsors making this event possible! 2020-2021 Season
A very warm and special thank you to our 2020/21 season donors and the sponsors making this event possible! 2020-2021 Season
Go behind the scenes of the Santa Barbara Symphony’s premiere of “Transformation,” a compelling orchestral piece by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Ted Nash. Originally created in collaboration with actress Glenn Close at Lincoln Center, Nash reimagines his work for orchestra and narrator, drawing from his deep well of inspiration to bring a unique and transformative musical experience.
Listen as violin virtuoso Ann Akikko Meyers, maestro Nir Kabaretti and the great Mexican composer Arturo Marquez share their excitement and joy for the Santa Barbara Symphony debut of the “Fandango Violin Concerto”. Composed by Marquez specifically for Meyers, this captivating piece made its world premiere in Spring 2022.
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