Getting the jump on what promises to be a worldwide centennial celebration, the Santa Barbara Symphony marks the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with some of his best-known works, including melodies from the ballet Fancy Free and his timeless West Side Story accompanied by the exquisite voice of Lisa Vroman, and the Santa Barbara Choral Society. The program also features works by fellow American composers Aaron Copland and Robin Frost, with exceptional Symphony soloists taking turns in the spotlight.
Bernstein & Americana
Saturday, February 17, 8pm - Best Availability!
Sunday, February 18, 3pm
The Granada Theatre
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Lisa Vroman, Soprano
Natasha Kislenko, Piano
Jon Lewis, Trumpet
Sarah Beck, English Horn
with the Santa Barbara Choral Society
Copland: Quiet City
Robin Frost: Piano Concerto
Bernstein: Selections from Fancy Free, Candide, Mass, West Side Story
PRINCIPAL CONCERT SPONSORS
CONCERT SPONSORS
Richard and Marilyn Mazess
ARTIST SPONSOR
Patricia Gregory for the Baker Foundation
CORPORATE PARTNER
Principal Pianist Natasha Kislenko will be featured in the world premiere of Robin Frost's Piano Concerto next weekend. Get to know her in the second installment of the 'Meet Our Musicians' series.
Thank you, Santa Barbara!
Because of your amazing generosity and compassion, we raised $32,275 for United Way of Santa Barbara County Thomas Fire & Flood Fund last month at our Music for Healing and Community Benefit Concert.
Thank You & Good Luck
After 7 years with the Santa Barbara Symphony, Dr. Amy Williams will be leaving her position as Director of Artistic Administration and Education on February 18. We are deeply grateful for the growth and success of our Music Education Center, which is in part owed to Amy's leadership, dedication and passion for music education.
The Symphony family and Music Education Center students and families will miss her, but we wish her the very best!
