Bassist Michael Thurber (Royal Shakespeare Company, Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and violinist Tessa Lark (Winner, 2008 Klein Competition, Naumburg and Indianapolis Violin Competitions, Avery Fisher Career Grant) perform the World Premiere of Thurber's Inventions for Violin, Bass and Orchestra in a sparkling all-American evening of music by star-caliber American masters - Bernstein, Gershwin, Schuman and Florence Price (PSO’s performance of Dances in the Canebrakes marks the first time we perform her work).

FRI/ JUNE 17, 2022 - 8pm - San Mateo Performing Arts Center
SAT/ JUNE 18, 2022 - 8pm - Heritage Theatre, Campbell

Bassist Michael Thurber (Royal Shakespeare Company, Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and violinist Tessa Lark (Winner, 2008 Klein Competition, Naumburg and Indianapolis Violin Competitions, Avery Fisher Career Grant) perform the World Premiere of Thurber's Inventions for Violin, Bass and Orchestra in a sparkling all-American evening of music by star-caliber American masters - Bernstein, Gershwin, Schuman and Florence Price (PSO’s performance of Dances in the Canebrakes marks the first time we perform her work).

FRI/ JUNE 17, 2022 - 8pm - San Mateo Performing Arts Center
SAT/ JUNE 18, 2022 - 8pm - Heritage Theatre, Campbell

Florence Price was widely performed during the 1930’s, but by the fifties her work had dropped from view. Since the rediscovery of the full score for this concerto, pianist Michelle Cann’s ‘exquisite, authoritative’ performances are reintroducing Price to audiences and critics. Passionate, part Romantic, part bluesy, the Concerto is a small sample of Price’s repertory. Conductor Tito Muñoz will open our final program with works by Buxtehude and Quinn Mason and close with Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7. Beethoven called this work “one of the happiest products of my poor talents”— the perfect choice to conclude his 250th plus one, and Symphony San Jose’s 20th anniversary season.

Conductor Tito Muñoz will open our final program with works by Buxtehude and Quinn Mason and close with Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7. Beethoven called this work “one of the happiest products of my poor talents”— the perfect choice to conclude his 250th plus one, and Symphony San Jose’s 20th anniversary season.

Performances

• Buxtehude: Chaconne in E minor

• Quinn Mason: Reflection on a Memorial

• Florence Price: Piano Concerto in One Movement
  

• Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Florence Price was widely performed during the 1930’s, but by the fifties her work had dropped from view. Since the rediscovery of the full score for this concerto, pianist Michelle Cann’s ‘exquisite, authoritative’ performances are reintroducing Price to audiences and critics. Passionate, part Romantic, part bluesy, the Concerto is a small sample of Price’s repertory. Conductor Tito Muñoz will open our final program with works by Buxtehude and Quinn Mason and close with Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7. Beethoven called this work “one of the happiest products of my poor talents”— the perfect choice to conclude his 250th plus one, and Symphony San Jose’s 20th anniversary season.

Conductor Tito Muñoz will open our final program with works by Buxtehude and Quinn Mason and close with Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7. Beethoven called this work “one of the happiest products of my poor talents”— the perfect choice to conclude his 250th plus one, and Symphony San Jose’s 20th anniversary season.

Performances

• Buxtehude: Chaconne in E minor

• Quinn Mason: Reflection on a Memorial

• Florence Price: Piano Concerto in One Movement
  

• Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

The Story of Nowruz

A 3,000-year-old Tale Told Like Never Before!

Live at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center
March 19, 2022 | 5:00PM PST
March 20, 2022 | 5:00PM PST

The production "The Story of Nowruz" describes the unique celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of the Persian new year. From exciting and ancient Zoroastrian soul-cleansing rituals, to the good luck charm and beauty of the "Table of the Seven S's,” the performance depicts traditions of inspiration, rebirth, renewal, and hope through traditional choreography, original scoring performed by a live 22-piece orchestra, and professional actors in a first-of-its-kind stage production.

The Story of Nowruz will be performed in 7 scenes (mirroring the haft-seen), beginning with history and traditions prior to Nowruz, during, and after. The tale celebrates the amazing, ancient rituals and stories shared in a vibrant format.

The Story of Nowruz

A 3,000-year-old Tale Told Like Never Before!

Live at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center
March 19, 2022 | 5:00PM PST
March 20, 2022 | 5:00PM PST

The production "The Story of Nowruz" describes the unique celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of the Persian new year. From exciting and ancient Zoroastrian soul-cleansing rituals, to the good luck charm and beauty of the "Table of the Seven S's,” the performance depicts traditions of inspiration, rebirth, renewal, and hope through traditional choreography, original scoring performed by a live 22-piece orchestra, and professional actors in a first-of-its-kind stage production.

The Story of Nowruz will be performed in 7 scenes (mirroring the haft-seen), beginning with history and traditions prior to Nowruz, during, and after. The tale celebrates the amazing, ancient rituals and stories shared in a vibrant format.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose, CA

FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2022
ALL-RUSSIAN PROGRAM*

All-time favorite Jon Nakamatsu returns to the Peninsula Symphony for a performance of the spectacular Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1. This thrilling All-Russian program also includes Shostakovich’s mighty Fifth Symphony and Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful Russian Easter Overture.

FRI/ FEB 25, 2022 - 8pm - San Mateo Performing Arts Center
SAT/ FEB 26, 2022 - 8pm - Heritage Theatre, Campbell

FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2022
ALL-RUSSIAN PROGRAM*

All-time favorite Jon Nakamatsu returns to the Peninsula Symphony for a performance of the spectacular Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1. This thrilling All-Russian program also includes Shostakovich’s mighty Fifth Symphony and Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful Russian Easter Overture.

FRI/ FEB 25, 2022 - 8pm - San Mateo Performing Arts Center
SAT/ FEB 26, 2022 - 8pm - Heritage Theatre, Campbell

Civic Auditorium
Music and dance of Mexico

Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar Mark Alpizar, guest conductor