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Santa Barbara Symphony
The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers artistic excellence, outstanding music education stewardship and programming, and community collaboration—all through symphonic music. Under the artistic leadership of Maestro Nir Kabaretti as Music & Artistic Director since 2006, the Santa Barbara Symphony is one of the region's premier cultural institutions.
*Programming and artists subject to change, please refer to the participating organization’s calendar listing for the most up-to-date program.
Events
Musical E-Motion: featuring Time for Three
A symphonic journey that will transport you through time and space. The infectious high-energy artistry of Grammy-winning string trio Time for Three will have you on the edge of your seat with Contact—a triple concerto that explores the human experience—from acclaimed American composer Kevin Puts. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances keeps the energy pulsating with its powerful and energetic rhythms. The pace mellows as the journey concludes with Georges Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2, evoking the sights and sounds of rural France, and Ravel’s haunting La Valse.
Piece(s)/Composer(s)
CONTACT
Kevin PUTS
POLOVTSIAN DANCES FROM PRINCE IGOR
BORODIN
L'ARLÉSIENNE SUITE NO.2
BIZET
LA VALSE
RAVEL
Program Notes
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Nicolas Kendall, Violín, Vocals
Charles Yang, Violín, Vocals
Ranaan Meyer, Double Bass, Vocals
Media
About Santa Barbara Symphony
Through his charismatic leadership, Maestro Nir Kabaretti invigorates audiences and musicians alike through his passion, creativity, and vast experience. The Symphony serves more than 2,000 students annually throughout Santa Barbara County via the Youth Ensembles program and the Music Van program. While the Symphony continues to evolve, its mission to bring joy, engagement, and connection remains steadfast and was evident in the organization's ability to thrive during the pandemic.