Whether you are drawn to the shimmering textures of the modern era, the romantic storytelling of the past, or the raw power of a full symphony at its peak, this concert promises an unforgettable exploration of music’s ability to leap across borders and time.
Join us for a night where every note is a story told.
Deanna Tham, Music Director & Conductor
Derrick Skye Prisms, Cycles, Leaps
Melanie Bonis Trois femmes de legende
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
From the breath-like pulse of the deep sea to the acrobatic brilliance of the concert hall, this performance captures music in constant motion. It is an evening of contrasts: profound and light, ancient and new, breathtaking and whimsical.
One night. Three distinct voices. Infinite momentum.
Deanna Tham, Music Director & Conductor
Madelyn Olsen, Alto Saxophone
2026 University of Redlands Concerto Competition Winner
Oswald Huỳnh Then, as if Breathing, the sea swelled beneath us
Jacques Ibert Concertino da camera for alto saxophone and orchestra
Igor Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite
This concert is a masterclass in musical evolution. We begin with the stately tradition of the old world and end with a genre-defying spectacle that proves the cello can shred just as hard as an electric guitar.
Bold. Brilliant. Unexpected.
Deanna Tham, Music Director & Conductor
Nathan Chan, Cello
Giovanni Gabrielli Fanfare
Richard Strauss Suite in B-Flat
Friedrich Gulda Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra
This performance is a study in richness and texture. Whether it's the hypnotic pulse of modern minimalism, the operatic depth of eight cellos in harmony, or the mellow glow of Brahms’ woodwind-forward serenade, your ears will discover colors they’ve never heard before.
A night of rhythmic energy and melodic warmth.
Deanna Tham, Music Director & Conductor
Steve Reich Cello Counterpoint
Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasilieras No. 1
Johannes Brahms Serenade No. 2
Celebrate timeless elegance. "Mozartiana" offers a rare chance to hear Mozart’s original brilliance alongside a soulful homage of the master by another titan, Tchaikovsky. It’s an evening of bright light, dark shadows, and the pure joy of a melody that never grows old.
A night of grace, drama, and the spirit of a legend.
Deanna Tham, Music Director & Conductor
De Ann Letourneau, Violin
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to 'Don Giovanni'
Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky Suite No. 4 "Mozartiana"
Step into a living gallery where masterpieces of art find their voice. This concert pairs Modest Mussorgsky’s timeless "Pictures at an Exhibition" with its 21st-century successor, Adam Schoenberg’s Grammy-nominated "Picture Studies".
Deanna Tham, Music Director & Conductor
Adam Schoenberg Picture Studies
Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Maurice Ravel) Pictures at an Exhibition
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