California Symphony: Beethoven’s Ninth

California Symphony, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera, launches its 2024-25 season with two thrilling concerts celebrating the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a monumental masterpiece that celebrates our shared humanity. They are joined by four internationally acclaimed singers – Laquita Mitchell, soprano; Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano; Nicholas Phan, tenor; and Sidney Outlaw, baritone – alongside the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Chorus. The concerts open with a vivacious and powerful overture by pioneering 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc, who was well known during her lifetime but whose work is only now being performed widely.

Purchase your tickets at www.californiasymphony.org or by calling the Lesher Center at 925.943.7469.