Previous Concerts
An Afternoon with Angel Blue
04/10/16 at 2:00pm
“As a special treat, world-renowned soprano Angel Blue will share an intimate afternoon of her favorite music with us. She has even persuaded me to accompany her on a few selections.” - Jon Robertson. Join the artists for a reception following this performance (included with your ticket purchase).
Sponsored by Marilyn Solter & Family
Special Artists
Program
- Richard Strauss Heimliche Aufforderung, op. 27, no. 3
- Richard Strauss Die Nacht, op. 10 no. 3
- Richard Strauss Allerseelen, op. 10 no. 8
- Richard Strauss Befreit, op. 39 no. 4
- Franz Liszt Oh! quand je dors, S. 282
- Sergei Rachmaninoff Ne poy, krasavitsa, from 6 Romances, op. 4
- Sergei Rachmaninoff V Molchani Nochi Taynoy, Op. 4 No.3
- Sergei Rachmaninoff Vesenniye vody, from 12 Romances, op. 14
- Sergei Rachmaninoff Zdes’ khorosho, from 12 Romances, op. 21
- Bruce Adolphe Valley Girl in Love
- Jake Heggie A Route to the Sky
- Jake Heggie Animal Passion
- Jake Heggie Joy Alone
- Giuseppe Verdi “Ave Maria” (from Otello)
- George Gershwin “Summertime” (from Porgy and Bess)
- Francesco Cilea “Io son l'umile ancella” (from Adriana Lecouvreur)
- Charles Gounod "Je veux vivre" (from Roméo et Juliette)
- Giacomo Puccini "O mio babbino caro" (from Gianni Schicchi)
Hunt Conducts Mozart and Brahms
03/12/16 at 8:00pm
Our final guest conductor this season will be Gordon Hunt. Perhaps best-known as the principal oboist of the Philharmonia and London Chamber Orchestras, Maestro Hunt also has an active career as a conductor with orchestras around the world. In his appearance with the Redlands Symphony, he has chosen works by three of classical music’s most beloved composers.
Sponsored by Loma Linda University Medical Center
Robertson Conducts Elgar and Beethoven
02/13/16 at 8:00pm
“Elgar wrote the Enigma Variations as a set of portraits of his closest friends. Like him, I am dedicating this performance to those of you within this community who have so greatly enriched my life over the decades. We will also celebrate the Redlands Symphony’s long and valuable friendship with the University of Redlands as we present the winner of the University’s annual Concerto Competition.” - Jon Robertson
Sponsored by University of Redlands
Wallfisch Conducts Vaughan Williams, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky
01/23/16 at 8:00pm
Benjamin Wallfisch is well-known as a conductor and composer. In addition to conducting orchestras throughout Europe and the United States, he has scored dozens of films and television shows, earning an Emmy Award nomination in the process. The gorgeous melodies of Vaughan Williams and Tchaikovsky will contrast with the elegant wit of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella in Maestro Wallfisch’s program.
Sponsored by The Wheeler Family Trust
Wilson Conducts Bernstein and Stravinsky
11/14/15 at 8:00pm
Our first guest conductor this season is Ransom Wilson. Maestro Wilson has an international reputation both as a flutist and a conductor, with countless performances and over a dozen recordings (including two Grammy Award nominations). Ransom has chosen an energetic concert of music from opera and ballet that we hope captures your imagination.
Sponsored by Beaver Medical Group
Robertson Conducts Shostakovich and Beethoven
10/17/15 at 8:00pm
“I have invited cellist Doniyor Zuparov to open my final season with one of the most difficult pieces ever written for the instrument, and I promise that you will be stunned by his artistry. Juxtaposing Beethoven's playful 8th Symphony against the intensity of Shostakovich's virtuoso showpiece sets the perfect tone to open our season.” - Jon Robertson
Redlands Bowl Season Finale, Featuring the Redlands Symphony... with fireworks!
08/21/15 at 8:00pm
Free admission!
Redlands Symphony at the Bowl
08/07/15 at 8:00pm
Free admission!
The Toy Box: Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
05/17/15 at 2:00pm
FREE ADMISSION... NO TICKETS REQUIRED! Toy boxes are little towns where toys live like people. Or maybe towns are like little toy boxes where people live like toys... Redlands Symphony brings Debussy's charming tale to life.
Sponsored by RWL Design, Ltd.
Special Artists
Program
Spring Symphony at Loma Linda University
05/10/15 at 5:00pm
Bring the family and meet us on the lawn at Loma Linda University for a wonderful evening of music by Rodgers & Hammerstein! Admission is FREE.
Sponsored by Loma Linda University Medical Center
65 Years of Grandeur
04/11/15 at 8:00pm
The majesty of Beethoven’s epic Heroic Symphony brings our season to a stunning and powerful conclusion.
Sponsored by Majestic Realty
65 Years of Joy
03/07/15 at 8:00pm
The hills are alive with the sound of YOU! Sing along with the orchestra in selections from some of your favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals!
Sponsored by The Wheeler Family Trust
65 Years of Romance
02/14/15 at 8:00pm
Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers live out their story through Prokofiev’s music on this romantic Valentine’s Day concert.
Sponsored by University of Redlands
65 Years of Beauty
01/10/15 at 8:00pm
Piano virtuoso Vladislav Kosminov performs Chopin’s gorgeous first piano concerto on a concert which also features Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s energetic first symphony and music by Redlands’ own Wayne Bohrnstedt.
Sponsored by Loma Linda University Medical Center
65 Years of Elegance
11/22/14 at 8:00pm
The artistry of Redlands Symphony principal trumpet David Scott highlights an evening of beloved 18th century masterpieces.