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.