March 11, 2020
Updated: March 11, 2020 Why are you cancelling the March 14 & 15 FATE AND FUTURE concerts? The health and safety of our patrons and our musicians is paramount. Following updated guidelines released by Contra Costa Health Services regarding COVID-19, the Lesher Center has cancelled performances through March 25, and therefore we must cancel the FATE…
March 10, 2020
MESSAGE TO PATRONS, 3/11/2020 One composer and three excited soloists flying in for a world premiere. 75 talented, hard-working musicians, primed and ready to rehearse. 1500 fortune cookies delivered, each containing customized messages celebrating our loyal patrons this Subscriber Appreciation weekend… Even a week ago, none of us could have anticipated the circumstances in which…
March 4, 2020
By California Symphony The signature concert cocktail is back—$12, available in the lobby. We couldn’t find any copper mugs with lids, but we’re assured it will taste just the same served in plastic cups with lid and straw (and even better when enjoyed at your seat.) Recipe Ketel One Vodka 2.0 oz Ginger beer 5…
February 28, 2020
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64 On May 19, 1888 Tchaikovsky wrote his brother Modest that “now, little by little, with difficulty, I am beginning to squeeze the symphony from my benumbed brain.” He squeezed throughout the summer, and on August 14 sent this succinct message to…
February 20, 2020
By California Symphony Music Director Donato Cabrera. I suppose I could wax philosophically, in maestro-like fashion, and list all of the incredible opportunities our Young-American-Composer-in-Residence residency affords our chosen composer over the three years that they are with us. And while I believe all of these opportunities to be true and worthwhile, I’ll leave other…
