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California Orchestras: December 2014 Concert Listings

The Association of California Symphony Orchestras offers a monthly summary of orchestra performances in California. The information listed below represents concerts presented by current member organizations and is subject to change.

The deadline to be included in the December calendar listings is December 15.

Wednesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m.

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

Nicholas McGegan, conductor

Dominique Labelle, soprano

Christopher Ainslie, countertenor

Thomas Cooley, tenor

Dashon Burton, bass-baritone

Phiharmonia Chorale: Bruce Lamott, Director 

Vivaldi: Dixit Dominus, RV 807

Zelenka: Missa Nativitatis Domini, ZWV 8

Vejvanovsky: Sonata natalis

Esterhazy: Cur fles, Jesu 

Haydn: Ave Regina Coelorum 

12/3: First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
12/5: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2315 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA  94115

12/6 & 12/7: First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley

(415) 392-4400

http://www.philharmonia.org/concert/december-2014/


Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.

Chapman Orchestra

Chapman University Choirs

51st Annual Holiday Wassail

Daniel Alfred Wachs, Steven Coker, Angel Vazquez-Ramos, conductors

Memorial Hall Auditorium, One University Dr., Chapman University, Orange

(714) 997-6812

https://www.chapman.edu/copa/music/index.aspx

 

Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.

Eureka Symphony

Carol Jacobson, conductor

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves; The First Nowell Suite

Lane: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Various: Christmas at the Movies

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka

(707) 845-3655

www.eurekasymphony.org

 

Friday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m.

Hutchins Consort

Joe McNalley, artistic director

Maksim Velichkin & Pete Jacobson, cello

Zavateri: Concerto Pastorale

Corelli: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 8 ("Fatto per la Notte di Natale")

Sweelinck: Hodie Christus Natus Est

Audience sing-along of favorite hymns & carols

12/5: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Dr., Encinitas

12/7: St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills, Newport Beach

(760) 632-0554

www.hutchinsconsort.org


Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m. 
Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m.
Modesto Symphony
Ryan Murray, conductor
Tony DeSare, vocalist & piano
MSO Chorus; Expressions Youth Choirs
Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
(209) 338-2100
http://modestosymphony.org/holiday_pops_2014.aspx 

 

Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

San Jose Youth Symphony

Yair Samet, conductor

Los Gatos Ballet

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Ballet

Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino

(408) 885-9220

www.sjys.org

Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 6, at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m.

Westmont College Orchestra

Michael Shasberger, conductor

Vaughan Williams: Finale from dona nobis pacem
Amundson: Sola Gratia and Carols with Choirs

First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara

(805) 565-6040


Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Colburn Orchestra
Yehuda Gilad, conductor

Summer Hassan, soprano
Nielsen: Overture to Maskarade
R. Strauss: Four Last Songs, TrV 296
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43
Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena
(213) 621-1050
http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=COLBURN&event=CO1214


Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra
Larry Blank, conductor
Christina Saffran; Damon Kiersch, vocals
Fresno Master Chorale: Anna Hamre, director
William Saroyan Theatre, 700 M St., Fresno
(559) 261-0600
www.fresnophil.org

 

Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Las Vegas Philharmonic

Donato Cabrera, conductor

Las Vegas Master Singers: Jocelyn Jenson, director

Rutter: What Sweet Music

Anderson: A Christmas Festival; Sleigh Ride

Tchaikovsky: March from the Nutcracker

Stokes Mitchell, Clurman, Hochman: Songs from Freedom: A Celebration of Chanukah

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas

(702) 749-2000

www.lvphil.org

 

Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.

Livermore-Amador Symphony

Lara Webber, conductor

Brahms: Academic Festival Overture

Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites (selections from both suites)

Dvoř�k: Symphony No. 8

Bankhead Theater, 2400 1st St., Livermore

www.livermoreamadorsymphony.org

 

Saturday, December 6, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m.
Orange County Women's Chorus

Eliza Rubenstein, conductor
Rheinberger: "Mass for Christmas,"
Porpora: Magnificat
12/6: Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Dr., Newport Beach
12/7: St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Ln., Huntington Beach
(949) 451-8590
www.ocwomenschorus.org 


Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Santa Maria Philharmonic
Yuletide Brass: An Evening of Holiday Favorites
First United Methodist Church, Santa Maria
(805) 925-0412
http://www.santamariaphilharmonic.org/concerts-tickets/


Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, at 4 p.m.

Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus

Stephen McKersie, conductor

Traditional Holiday Music

Church of Saint Raphael, 1104 5th Ave., San Rafael

(415) 479-8100

www.marinsymphony.org

 

Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Nova Vista Symphony
Anthony Quartuccio, conductor; Leroy Kromm, conductor
San Jos� Symphonic Choir
Wendel: Overture to a Merry Christmas
Tchaikovsky: Suite from The Sleeping Beauty
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Shaw: The Many Moods of Christmas
Church of the Ascension, 12033 Miller Ave., Saratoga
(408) 624-1492
www.novavista.org


Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.

San Jose Youth Symphony

Yair Samet, conductor

Featuring the Los Gatos Ballet

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Ballet

Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino

(408) 885-9220

www.sjys.org

 

Sunday, December 7, at 4 p.m.

Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra

Daniel Alfred Wachs, conductor

Julian Rymar, clarinet

Weber: Concertino Op. 26

Dvorak: Symphony No. 8

Memorial Hall Auditorium, One University Dr., Chapman University, Orange

(714) 744-7927

http://www.ocyso.org

Thursday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m.

San Jose Youth Symphony

Yair Samet, conductor

St. Joseph's Cathedral, 80 S. Market St., San Jose

FREE: (408) 885-9220

www.sjys.org


Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, at 7 p.m.

Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra

Guido Lamell, conductor

Elissa Johnston, soprano; Tracy Van Fleet, mezzo-soprano; Ashley Faatoalia, tenor; Cedric Berry, baritone

Brahms: Academic Festival Overture; N�nie

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor

Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School, 600 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica

FREE: (310) 395-6330
www.smsymphony.org


Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m.

Monday, December 8, at 8 p.m.

Santa Rosa Symphony

Bruno Ferrandis, conductor

Augsburg Cathedral Boys Choir (Augsburger Domsingknaben)

Reinhard Kammler, director

Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano; Jonathan Smucker, tenor; Kirk Eichelberger, bass

TBA: 6 a cappella selections

Mozart: Coronation Mass

Stravinsky: Pulcinella

Weill Hall, Green Music Center, Rohnert Park

(707) 546-8742

www.santarosasymphony.com

Sunday, December 7, at 8 p.m.

Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay

Frances Steiner, conductor

Andrew Bain, horn

Mozart: Symphony No. 17

Mozart: Horn Concerto No.4

Dvorak: String Serenade

Palos Verdes Center, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates

(310) 544-0403

www.palosverdes.com/chamberorchestra

 

Sunday, December 7, at 4 p.m. 
Southeast Symphony
Anthony Parnther, conductor
A Christmas Festival
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 1995 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles
(818) 507-8856; (310) 973-7372
ticketpeak.com/sea


Tuesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Auburn Symphony

Peter Jaffe, conductor

Handel: Messiah Sing-Along

Placer High School Auditorium, 123 Agard St., Auburn
(530) 823-6683
http://www.auburnsymphony.com/
 
 

Thursday, December 11, at 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Baroque Conversations 1

Zipper Concert Hall, 200 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles
(
213) 622-7001 x1

http://www.laco.org/performance/267

 

Friday, December 12, at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 14, at 2:30 p.m.

Susanville Symphony

Benjamin J. Wade, conductor

Small Town, Big Christmas

Susanville Assembly of God Church, Susanville

(530) 310-8111

www.susanvillesymphony.com 

 

Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m.

Claremont Concert Orchestra

David Cubek, conductor

Bartok: Romanian Folk Dances  

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2

Scripps College, Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th St., Claremont

FREE: (909) 607-2468

http://www.jointmusicprogram.org/


Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m.
  
Symphony Irvine
La Sierra University Choir

Dean Khomik Anderson, conductor
Mozart: Sleigh Ride
Tchaikovsky: Sleigh Ride (November from The Seasons)
Strauss: New Vienna Waltz
Handel: Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah
Rutter: Candlelight Carol
Leroy Anderson: Christmas Festival; Sleigh Ride
Saint John of God Church, 13819 South Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk
(562) 863-5721
www.sjogparish.org
www.SymphonyIrvine.org


Sunday, December 14, at 4 p.m.

Carson City Symphony

David Bugli, conductor

Carson City Symphony Chorus

Music of the Season

Bob Boldrick Theater, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, NV

(775) 883-4154

http://CCSymphony.com

 

Sunday, December 14, at 2:30 p.m.
El Camino Youth Symphony

Jindong Cai, conductor
Linus Lu &Young Hye Lee, soloists
Suppe: Light Calvary Overture
Walton: Viola Concerto, Mvt. I
Anderson: Christmas Festival; Sleigh Ride
Saint Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite
California Theatre, San Jose
(650) 213-7111
http://www.ecys.org

 

Sunday, December 14, at 4 p.m.

Oakland East Bay Symphony

Michael Morgan, conductor

Let Us Break Bread Together: A Holiday Celebration

Oakland Symphony Chorus, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Mt. Eden High School Choir, Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir, Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir

Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland

(510) 444-0802

www.oebs.org

Sunday, December 14, at 4 p.m.
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

Ulli Reiner, Anthony Do-Hoon Kim, Michael Gray, conductors
Inspiration Series Concert                  

Coronado School of the Arts Auditorium
(619) 233-3232 x115

http://www.sdys.org

 

Sunday, December 14, at 4 p.m.

San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony

Nancy Nagano & Carol Kersten, conductors
Tchaikovsky: Selections from Swan Lake

Holiday Favorites

Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande

(805) 489-9444

www.slosymphony.org

Tuesday, December 16, at 7 p.m.

Marin Symphony

Alasdair Neale, conductor

Marin Symphony Chorus, Marin Symphony Children's Chorus, soloists

Holiday Inspired Music

Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael

(415) 473-6800

www.marinsymphony.org

 

Thursday, December 18, at 8 p.m.

Modesto Symphony

Daniel R. Afonso, Jr., conductor
MSO Chorus
Expressions Youth Choirs
Opus Handbell Ensemble
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto
(209) 338-2100
http://modestosymphony.org/holiday_candlelight_concert_2014.aspx


Saturday, December 20, at 2 p.m
. & 7 p.m.
Symphony Irvine
Dean Khomik Anderson, conductor
Anaheim Ballet
: Sarma Rosenberg, director
Zun Hin Woo, guest conductor 
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Ave., Anaheim  
(714) 712-2700
www.ticketmaster.com

 

Saturday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m.

San Bernardino Symphony

Frank Fetta, conductor

"Home for the Holidays"

Tchaikovsky: Selections from The Nutcracker

Handel: Selections from Judas Maccabaeus and Messiah

Anderson: A Festival of Caroles

And other festive pieces

California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 4th St., San Bernardino

(909) 381-5388

www.sanbernardinosymphony.org

 

Saturday, December 20, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 21, at 7 p.m.

San Jos� Chamber Orchestra

Barbara Day Turner and Daniel Hughes, conductors

The Choral Project

Taylor Eigsti, piano

Winters Gifts: Evocation
12/20:
First Presbyterian, Palo Alto
12/21: Mission Santa Clara

(408) 295-4416

www.sjco.org

Saturday, December 20, at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Tulare County Symphony

Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Traditional Holiday Songs and Winter Favorites

Elementary School Choir and High School Choirs

Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 West Main St., Visalia

(559) 732-8600

www.tularecountysymphony.com

 

Sunday December 21, at 7 p.m.

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

Mitchell Sardou Klein, conductor

Holiday Concert with Alumni

Carlmont High School Theatre, 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont

FREE

www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org

 

Tuesday, December 23, at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

California Symphony
Donato Cabrera, conductor
Pacific Boychoir
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek
(925) 943-7469
www.californiasymphony.org

Friday, December 26, at 7 p.m.
Reno Chamber Orchestra
Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang Piano Recital
Schubert: Sonata in C major for piano four-hands, D 812 "Grand Duo"
Rachmaninoff: Suite No. 2 for two pianos in C major, Op. 17

Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, 1335 North Virginia St., Reno, NV
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Saturday, December 27, at 7 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra
Noah Bendix-Balgley; Martin Chalifour, violin
Ya-Fei Chuang; Orion Weiss; James Winn, piano
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 12/3
Jan�cek: Violin Sonata
Suk: Fantasy in G minor, Op. 24
Spohr: Duo in D major, Op. 67/2
Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, 1335 North Virginia St., Reno, NV
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Sunday, December 28, at 2 p.m.
Reno Chamber Orchestra
Robert Levin; Anna Polonksy; Orion Weiss,  piano
James Buswell; Ruth Lenz; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin
Theodore Kuchar; Robert Vernon, viola
Dmitri Atapine; Carol Ou; Peter Wiley, cello
Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor
Piston: Piano Quintet
Brahms: Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25
Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, 1335 North Virginia St., Reno, NV
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

Monday, December 29, at 12 p.m.
Reno Chamber Orchestra

Ya-Fei Chuang; Robert Levin, piano
Noah Bendix-Balgley; Martin Chalifour; Ruth Lenz; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin
Clive Greensmith, cello

Bach: Sonata No. 3 in C major for Solo Violin, BWV 1005 - Adagio and Fuga, arr. Chalifour
Tsintsadze: Five Pieces on Folk Themes
Zemlinsky: Cello Sonata in A minor
Schubert: Rondo brilliant in B minor, D. 895
South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln., Reno
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

Monday, December 29, at 2 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra
Anna Polonsky, piano
Ruth Lenz; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin
Dustin Budish, viola
Dmitri Atapine; Clive Greensmith; Peter Wiley, cello
Scott Faulkner, double bass
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
Onslow: String Quintet No. 15 in C minor, Op. 38 "de la balle"
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D major, Op. 70/1 "Ghost"
South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln., Reno
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Monday, December 29, at 7 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra

Robert Levin; Anna Polonsky, piano
Noah Bendix-Balgley; Martin Chalifour; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin
Theodore Kuchar; Robert Vernon, viola
Dmitri Atapine; Carol Ou; Peter Wiley, cello
Scott Faulkner, double bass
Haydn: Piano Trio No. 40 in F-sharp minor, H. XV: 26
Strauss: Metamorphosen (septet version)
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln., Reno
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Tuesday, December 30, at 12 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra
James Winn, piano
Noah Bendix-Balgley; James Buswell; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78
Prokofiev: Sonata for 2 Violins in C major, Op. 56
Strauss: Violin Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 18

South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln., Reno
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Tuesday, December 30, at 3 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra

Ya-Fei Chuang; Orion Weiss, piano
Noah Bendix-Balgley; Martin Chalifour; Ruth Lenz; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, violin
Dustin Budish; Theodore Kuchar; Robert Vernon, viola
Dmitri Atapine; Clive Greensmith; Peter Wiley, cello

Mendelssohn: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
Dvor�k: String Quartet No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106
Strauss: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 13
South Reno United Methodist Church, 200 De Spain Ln., Reno
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Wednesday, December 31, at 11 a.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra
Robert Levin; Orion Weiss, piano
James Buswell; Ruth Lenz, violin

Dustin Budish, viola
Carol Ou, cello

Dvor�k: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 26
Dohn�nyi: Piano Quintet No. 2 in E-flat minor, Op. 26

Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, 1335 North Virginia St., Reno, NV
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra

Ya-Fei Chuang; Robert Levin; Anna Polonsky; Orion Weiss; James Winn, piano
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90
Chopin: Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Schumann: Novellette in F-sharp minor, Op. 21/8
Chopin: Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47
Chopin: Pr�ludes, Op. 28 Nos. 1, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 24

Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, 1335 North Virginia St., Reno, NV
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org


Wednesday, December 31, at 7 p.m.

Reno Chamber Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Anna Polonsky; James Winn; Ya-Fei Chuang; Robert Levin, Orion Weiss, piano

James Buswell; Noah Bendix-Balgley; Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, Martin Chalifour, Ruth Lenz, violin

Robert Vernon; Theodore Kuchar, Dustin Budish viola

Clive Greensmith; Carol Ou, Dmitri Atapine, Peter Wiley, cello

Scott Faulkner, double bass
Supp�: Poet and Peasant Overture
de Falla: Suite populaire espagnole
Arensky: Piano Quintet in D major, Op. 51
Strauss: Roses from the South, Op. 388; Wine, Women and Song, Op. 333; On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314
Moszkowski: Suite in G minor, Op. 71 (mvts. 2 and 4)
Davydov: At the Fountain, Op. 20/2
Cassad�: Requiebros

K�lm�n: Medley from Die Cs�rd�sf�rstin
Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, 1335 North Virginia St., Reno, NV
(775) 348-9413
www.renochamberorchestra.org

 

Wednesday, December 31, at 8:30 p.m.

Santa Barbara Symphony

Bob Bernhardt, pops conductor

The Granada Theater, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara

(805) 899-2222

www.thesymphony.org


For the schedules of:


Los Angeles Philharmonic
www.laphil.org

Pacific Symphony
www.pacificsymphony.org 
 

 

San Diego Symphony
www.sandiegosymphony.org 

 

San Francisco Symphony
www.sfsymphony.org  
 

 

If your organization would like to be included in future listings, please e-mail your concert information to [email protected] in the following format:

 

Day of week, Month, Date and Concert Time (a.m. or p.m.)

Name of Organization

conductor

soloist(s)

Repertoire Summary� (e.g., Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67)

Concert Location, Address, City

Telephone number for ticket information (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Website

 

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