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Mozart Serenity

A calming meditation, a world-famous Spanish guitar concerto, and Mozart’s classical grandeur combine for one captivating concert.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 - 4:00 PM

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Tchaikovsky Passion

Stirring music that’s full of emotion and drama, with Tchaikovsky’s powerful final symphony as its conclusion.

Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, Mar. 23, 2025 - 4:00 PM

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Viva Las Symphony!

A Special Event Benefitting the California Symphony

Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025 - 6:00 PM

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Unfinished Bruckner

A striking pairing of unfinished masterpieces marks the pinnacle of achievement for both composers.

Saturday, May. 3, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, May. 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM

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During California Symphony’s last concert at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts in Walnut Creek, we caught a glimpse of the next generation of maestros in action! 🎻✨ One young audience member couldn’t resist the magic of the music, enthusiastically mimicking the Music and Artistic Director, Donato Cabrera with passion and precision.

Whether you’re onstage or in the audience, music has a way of connecting us all. Who knows? Maybe we’ll see this aspiring conductor leading an orchestra one day! 💫

Want to inspire the future maestro in your life? 🎶 Join us for our upcoming performances and experience the magic firsthand. Tickets are available now!

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There’s more to California Symphony’s wonderful concertmaster, @jenniferchoviolin than just her incredible playing!🎻 She has so talents and hobbies, including her chickens!🐓

👉Follow along to learn more about Jenny and our musicians!

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Next up, we’re taking you, California Symphony fans, behind the scenes with Laura, who played harp on the November concert 🎶

Ever wonder what it takes to prepare for a performance? Laura shared her unique pre-concert routine:

🎵 Tuning her harp—_all 47 strings!_—to ensure it’s at perfect concert pitch. Did you know the harp can change overnight and needs a final check right after the pre-concert lecture?
🎵 Practicing solos, since her instrument lives here at the venue during concert weekend.

Her dedication ensures every note is flawless for the performance. 💫 Watch the full video to see her routine in action!

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Symphony Reviews

Here was another imaginative California Symphony production masterminded by Cabrera.

SF Classical Voice
California Symphony Leaves the Strings at Home

“It’s been on my wish list for a while — and now we’re finally doing it. It’s such a joyous, celebratory piece.”—Concertmaster Jennifer Cho

Mercury News
California Symphony concertmaster Will See Longtime Dream Come True

The chemistry between soloist and conductor was evident at every point, as Cabrera’s supple baton beautifully telegraphed Chan’s moves to the orchestra.

SF Classical Voice
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Donato Cabrera celebrates 10 years of innovation at California Symphony

Mercury News
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Walnut Creek has a genuine civic treasure with this orchestra.

SF Chronicle

It's a great orchestra. A great venue. If I could be part of one musical community in the Bay Area, the California Symphony would be it.

Dave Halligan from Berkeley

Hella fun

SF Classical Voice

It's one of the great pleasures of life, attending an evening at the California Symphony.

George Mathews, Subscriber

One of the region's most vibrant musical attractions.

Mercury News

Just a phenomenal performance. It will remain in my memory for the ages.

Mike B., Patron

The entire evening was fabulous. I especially liked and appreciated the brief introduction remarks by the conductor. Just a wonderful musical experience!

Barbara C., Patron

An intriguing mixture of the familiar, the newly-revived, and the new.

SF Classical Voice

Donato Cabrera has elevated the organization to one of the region's most progressive and consistently interesting outfits.

Mercury News

They take the stuffy edge out of the symphony.

Mike Elmore, Board Member

California Symphony certainly breaks the mold, as they expand their audiences for a much more inclusive environment so that everyone, of all socioeconomic classes, can enjoy.

Local Happenings Magazine