Santa Monica Symphony presents Scenes from Life: Identity

Name: Santa Monica Symphony presents Scenes from Life: Identity
Start: 2026-03-14T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-14T21:00:00-07:00
Location: John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center | Santa Monica, CA

In this deeply personal program, Music Director Pola Benke brings her Polish musical heritage to the stage.
About this Event

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Santa Monica Symphony

Pola Benke, conductor

Program

Witold Lutosławski – Small Suite

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1

Intermission

Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1

Ryota Yamazaki, piano

*Please note this ticket doesn't guarantee late entry as our concerts are open seating, which is first-come, first-served. We strongly recommend guests arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 pm.