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In This Issue - February 7, 2017

  • This weekend: Schubert, Copland and a West Coast Premiere
  • Saïd Ramón Araїza's Pre-Concert Talks
  • Upcoming Music Education Center Performances
  • March 18-19: The Seasons of Vivaldi and Piazzolla
  • Thank you Local Community Supporters

Schubert, Copland and a West Coast Premiere

A monumental program starting with Schubert’s cherished “Unfinished” Symphony followed by the West Coast premiere of American composer Jonathan Leshnoff’s Clarinet Concerto, a co-commission with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Completing this majestic program is Copland's iconic Symphony No. 3.

Iconic Schubert and Copland
Saturday, February 11, 8pm
Sunday, February 12, 3pm
The Granada Theatre

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Donald Foster, Clarinet

Schubert: Symphony No. 8, "Unfinished"
Jonathan Leshnoff: Clarinet Concerto - West Coast Premiere, co-commissioned with the Philadelphia Orchestra
Copland: Symphony No. 3

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of Iconic Schubert and Copland:

PRINCIPAL CONCERT SPONSOR

CONCERT SPONSOR

Pat Gregory, for the Baker Foundation


SELECTION SPONSORS

John and Ruth Matuszeski

Saïd Ramón Araїza's Pre-Concert Talks

Come early to your concert for "Behind the Music"

Saturday evenings 7-7:30pm
Sunday matinees 2-2:30pm

Hosted by Saïd Ramón Araїza, 'Behind the Music' is a fun, lively and informative pre-concert talk. Mr. Araїza’s extensive musical background, insights, presentation skills and humor will take you on a journey of discovery about each spectacular concert, bringing each work and its composer to life in a whole new way. 'Behind the Music' begins 1 hour before every Classical Series concert at the Granada Theatre.

"Behind the Music" is sponsored by Marilynn L. Sullivan and The Chalfant Family Trust

Free Community Talk

Saïd Ramón also gives free talks directly to the community the Friday before every Classical Series concert weekend.  

Friday, February 10, 3-4pm
Valle Verde Retirement Community
900 Calle de los Amigos
Santa Barbara, CA

Saïd Ramón’s talks at Valle Verde Retirement Community are generously sponsored by the residents of Valle Verde and Santa Barbara Symphony Past President Charles R. Greene, Ph.D. and Barbara B. Greene.

Upcoming Music Education Center Performances

BRAVO! Elementary Honor Band Concert

Thursday, February 23, 2017
7:00 PM
San Marcos High School Theater
Free admission

Santa Barbara Junior Orchestra Winter Concert

Marisa McLeod, Conductor
Saturday, March 4, 2017
3:00 PM
Hahn Hall at Music Academy of the West
Free admission

Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Winter Concert

Andy Radford, Music Director
Sunday, March 5, 2017
4:00 PM
Lobero Theatre
Free admission

Community Concert

Andy Radford, Conductor
Saturday, April 29, 2017
3:00 PM
Page Youth Center
Free admission

March 18-19: The Seasons of Vivaldi and Piazzolla

There is nothing compared to experiencing Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons live. The Symphony celebrates the seasons with a magical combination of this work and Piazzolla’s Tango inspired The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. We conclude the concert with Haydn’s dramatic Symphony 101, described as pure heartfelt joy.

The Seasons of Vivaldi and Piazzolla
Saturday, March 18, 8pm
Sunday, March 19, 3pm
The Granada Theatre

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Philippe Quint, Violin

Vivalidi: The Four Seasons
Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Haydn: Symphony No. 101, "The Clock"

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of The Seasons of Vivaldi and Piazzolla:

PRINCIPAL CONCERT SPONSORS

Chris and David Chernof


ARTIST SPONSOR

Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation


SELECTION SPONSORS

Chris Lancashire and Catherine Gee
Jo Beth Van Gelderen

Thank You to Our Local Community Supporters

Local Community Supporters are local business owners who love and support the Santa Barbara Symphony. Look for the sticker proudly displayed when you shop local and thank them for their support!

If you are interested in becoming a Local Community Supporter, contact Kevin A. Marvin at kmarvin@thesymphony.org

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