A Journey Through the Orchestra with Symphony San Jose 🎶

Schedule

Sat Mar 06 2027 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-08:00
Location

California Theatre | San Jose, CA

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CONCERTO FOR ORCHESTRA
Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 2:30 p.m.
ARTISTS
Jose Luis Gomez, conductor
Marshall Gilkes, trombone
Monique Hafen Adams, narrator
Symphony San Jose
PROGRAM
Benjamin Britten The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Marshall Gilkes Trombone Concerto
Béla Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Brilliantly inventive and endlessly engaging, Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra takes listeners on a tour of the ensemble, revealing how the personality of each instrument and their respective families contribute to the symphonic sound.
Marshall Gilkes’ Trombone Concerto blends classical form with the energy of jazz, funk, and modern groove, showcasing the trombone’s surprising agility, lyrical warmth, and bold virtuosity.
Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a 20th-century masterpiece that treats the entire ensemble as a soloist, bursts with rhythmic drive, folk-inspired melodies, and luscious orchestration—giving every section a moment to shine!
Tickets from $35 to $125. Contact us to learn more about our group discounts, $25 Soundcheck Pass for patrons aged 5-25 (valid for all Saturday night concerts!), and our 50% off discount for patrons under 17 years old.
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California Theatre, 345 S 1st St,San Jose, California, United States

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