For 63 years, the Monterey Symphony has presented a full range of classical and pops programs serving the communities of the Monterey Bay, Salinas, Salinas Valley, Big Sur, and San Benito County. Its current music director Max Bragado-Darman has brought the fully professional orchestra to a new level of artistic excellence, attracting such distinguished guest artists as pianists John O’Conor, Dubravka Tomsic, and Oxana Yablonskaya; guitarists Angel Romero and Christopher Parkening; violinists Sylvia Marcovici and Vladimir Spivakov; cellists Raphael Wallfisch and Asier Polo; and guest conductors Roberto Minczuk, Marko Letonja, and Carlos Miguel Prieto. Created in 1991, the Symphony Chorus is open by audition to all members of the community. Past collaborations include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Orff’s Carmina burana, and Brahms’ German Requiem.
With concerts at Carmel’s Sunset Center and Salinas’ Sherwood Hall, it produces triple performances of a seven-concert subscription series from October to May. As these concerts frequently sell out, advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. In addition, the orchestra presents a variety of smaller productions in attractive locations throughout the region. Its annual holiday programs are among the most popular in the area. It also offers an extensive education program for area young people including in school instrument demonstrations and annual youth concerts.
Monterey Symphony- Concert Five
March 27, 2010
Highly regarded for her devotion to classical and popular music, Sara Buechner's special touch will make this performance of Gershwin's music one of the highlights of the season. Miss Buechner has also agreed to perform Turina's delightful yet rarely performed Rapsodia sinfónia. Elgar's Cockaigne Overture paints a delightful picture of Edwardian London while Ginastera's popular Estancia Suite evokes the charm of the Argentine countryside. Final rehearsal begins at 2pm, peformance begins at 7pm. For more information visit: www.montereysymphony.org
Location: Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St. Salinas, CA
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Monterey Symphony- Concert Six
April 24, 2010
One of the most creative programs recently presented, each of these great works uses only the low strings. Schubert's genius comes through this beautiful work for male voices can be translated as "The Song of the Spirits over the Waters." Brahms delightful Serenades have charmed audiences since their first introduction. Fauré's endearing music so poetically captures the content of the Liturgical Text for a Mass for the Dead. Live rehearsal begins at 2pm, peformance begins at 7pm. For more information visit www.montereysymphony.org
Location: Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St. Salinas, CA
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Monterey Symphony- Concert Seven
May 22, 2010
Long recognized as one of the finest musicians of our time, the legendary Gary Graffman ascends our stages to perform a unique work in the repertoire, Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand only. Max Bragado says goodbye to the season with works by Rodrigo and Turina, and Ravel's boldly sensuous Bolero. Final rehearsal begins at 2pm, peformance begins at 7pm. For more information visit www.montereysymphony.org
Location: Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St. Salinas, CA
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