Concert
Beethoven's Pastorale
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
California Theatre,
San Jose, CA
Concert Length
Approx. 1 hr 50 min. with intermission
Music Notes occur one hour prior to the concert in the auditorium.
Artists
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Symphony San Jose
Program
Antonín Dvořák
Carnival Overture
Mason Bates
Philharmonia Fantastique
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 (Pastorale)
About This Performance
Experience the majesty of nature through Beethoven’s musical landscape, where every note tells the story of harmony between humanity and earth. This supremely evocative journey takes you on an unforgettable journey through our serene, powerful, and breathtaking world.
Mason Bates’ concerto for orchestra and animated film explores the age-old connection between creativity and technology.
Opening the concert is Dvořák’s high-spirited depiction of a festive carnival setting – a rousing testament to our capacity for joy and celebration.
