Concert
Hopelessly Romantic
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 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
François López-Ferrer, conductor
Geneva Lewis, violin
Symphony San Jose
Program
Franz Schubert
Overture to Rosamunde
Jean Sibelius
Violin Concerto
Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 4
About This Performance
We put our heart and soul into this concert. Sweeping melodies, intense emotions, and symphonic brilliance abound in this program of Romantic greats.
Schubert’s overture, originally composed for Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, has since become a concert hall favorite, captivating audiences with its elegance and charm.
Geneva Lewis, recognized for her expressive artistry and technical mastery, brings Sibelius’ spellbinding beauty to life. From its haunting opening to its fiery finale, it's a breathtaking journey through soul-stirring melodies.
The program concludes with Schumann’s final symphony, where every note pulses with life, every phrase tells a story, and the music resonates with the full depth of human emotion. With its soaring melodies, rich orchestral colors, and bold harmonic progressions, this symphony stands as one of Schumann’s most innovative and deeply personal works.
