Recital Series Opens January 25th

The Redlands Symphony is proud to announce the opening ofthe Redlands Recital Series, sponsored by Jerry & Marilyn Bean with additional support from Dr. Karen Hansberger. Now in its 3^rd season, the Redlands Recital Series brings RSO musicians from the stage of the Memorial Chapel into Downtown Redlands, providing a short and fulfilling concert of each performer’s favorite pieces of music.

RSO Principal Clarinetist Kathryn Nevin opens the series on Sunday, January 25^th at 2:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Redlands, performing with RSO Principal Viola Kira Blumberg and frequent collaborator, pianist Lara Urrutia. This recital features music for clarinet, viola, and piano—an unusually sonorous combination—featuring the musical voices of Paquito D’Rivera, Rebecca Clarke, Max Bruch, and Kenji Bunch.  

Kathryn Nevin and Friends: January 25, 2026, 2:30PM, First Presbyterian Church of Redlands

Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale for Clarinet and Viola (1941) by Rebecca Clarke (listen)

Selections from Eight Pieces, Op. 83 for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano (1910) by Max Bruch (listen)
I. Andante
II. Allegro con moto
III. Andante con moto
IV. Allegro agitato

Four Flashbacks for Clarinet and Viola (2014) by Kenji Bunch
I. With Bustling Energy (listen)
II. Gentle (listen)
III. Driving (listen)
IV. Quiet, calm (listen)

Giving his premiere performance on the Redlands Recital Series, we are pleased to welcome RSO's Principal Cellist Aristides Rivas to the curatorial family! Aristides was appointed Principal Cellist of the Redlands Symphony in 2024. His recital will be Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 2:30PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Redlands. Aristides is joined by violinist Elge Jakova and pianist Lara Urrutia in a program of piano trio treasures.

Aristides Rivas and Friends: February 22nd, 2026, 2:30PM, First Presbyterian Church of Redlands

Trio Elegiaque No. 1 in G minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff (listen)

Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla (listen)

Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 49 in D minor by Felix Mendelssohn (listen)

RSO Principal Bassoonist Jonathan Stehney wraps up the Recital Series on Sunday, March 22^nd, when he is joined by other bassoonists in the area to present a fun-filled afternoon of bassoon trio and quartet music, with a few surprises along the way.

All recitals are held at 2:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Redlands. Tickets are $25 for adults and free for students with valid student ID. Tickets can be purchased online at RedlandsSymphony.com/tickets, over the phone at 909-587-5565, or at the door beginning at 1:30pm.

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