We’ll kick off our 2024-25 season on September 21/22 with Mason Bates’ electrifying Philharmonia Fantastique and Johannes Brahms' majestic Symphony no. 1, along with a new arrangement of a beloved work by local composer Martin Gaskell.
On November 2/3, we’ll pair Antonín Dvořák thrilling Symphony no. 8 with the brilliance of Santa Cruz Symphony Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou performing Erich Korngold’s radiant Violin Concerto, in a concert that also includes the world premiere of Spin by Josef Sekon.
Our inaugural Holiday Pops Concert on December 14/15 will showcase favorites from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson's A Christmas Festival, and many more. The annual Family Concert on March 2 will present Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf plus a diverse selection of music performed with community partner groups.
A highly anticipated collaboration with Santa Cruz Shakespeare on March 29/30 will feature the company’s new director Charles Pasternak alongside the immortal melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and Felix Mendelssohn’s musical depictions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in addition to Anna Clyne’s breathtaking portrayal of the sound and fury contained in the world of Macbeth.
Our classical season finale on May 3/4 will dazzle with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem, Björk’s Overture to Dancer in the Dark, and an exciting world premiere by our Music Director Daniel Stewart in a concert featuring Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus and vocal soloists from the Metropolitan Opera.
A special presentation of more magical music themes from John Williams will conclude our season on June 7 at our Spring Pops Concert. And all season long you'll enjoy opportunities to see exceptional performances at smaller venues as part of our Musician Series.
For more concert info and links to buy tickets, check out our concerts and events page.
We can't wait to share this innovative season with you!
“ Maestro Stewart has evolved into a highly respected, mature conductor, not only with the established classical music repertoire, but also an oblique exploration and commitment to perform outstanding contemporary music performances that have brought new excitement to his audiences, and a podium Master Class as well.”
““Nothing short of miraculous. The sheer excitement of witnessing such extraordinary music making was an experience to be remembered.””
FOR NEWCOMERS
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