CONCERT

Concerto For Orchestra

Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 7, 2027 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

  • Jose Luis Gomez, conductor
    Marshall Gilkes, trombone
    Monique Hafen Adams, narrator
    Symphony San Jose

Program

  • Benjamin Britten

    The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

  • Marshall Gilkes

    Trombone Concerto

  • Béla Bartók

    Concerto for Orchestra

About This Performance

Brilliantly inventive and endlessly engaging, Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra takes listeners on a tour of the ensemble, revealing how the personality of each instrument and their respective families contribute to the symphonic sound.

Marshall Gilkes’ Trombone Concerto blends classical form with the energy of jazz, funk, and modern groove, showcasing the trombone’s surprising agility, lyrical warmth, and bold virtuosity.

Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a 20th-century masterpiece that treats the entire ensemble as a soloist, bursts with rhythmic drive, folk-inspired melodies, and luscious orchestration—giving every section a moment to shine!

My Very First Symphony

Join us for a special one-hour concert presented by Symphony San Jose featuring Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. 

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