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Upcoming Events

	Northern Lights - Concert of Works from the Far North Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at California Theatre June 2-June 3, 2012 Works from the Far North will close Symphony Silicon Valley's anniversary year. Grieg's dramatic Suite, filled with memorable tunes, conjures up tales straight out of Norwegian folklore. Ning An, "a formidable keyboard talent," takes on Rachmaninoff's masterpiece. Melody was in Rachmaninoff's bones, and the Rhapsody includes one of... Northern Lights - Concert of Works from the Far North Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at California Theatre June 2-June 3, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	A Little Classical Night Music - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University July 28, 2012 Come enjoy a lively collection of favorite light classics, from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty to Borodin's seductive Polovtsian Dances and the hypnotic Ritual Fire Dance. Other works include Mozart's A Little Night Music and Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony. It will be an evening of orchestral wonder! This concert is... A Little Classical Night Music - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University July 28, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Fiddles 'n Fables - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University July 29, 2012 Musical stories for kids and the kids-at-heart: William Tell, March of the Toys, Tubby The Tuba, Sleeping Beauty, Empire Strikes Back, Night On Bald Mountain, and more. It's an evening of adventure! Come early to enjoy free ice cream, perfect for a warm summer's eve. This concert is part of the free Target Summer Pops series,... Fiddles 'n Fables - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University July 29, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)	(1 attending)
	Paquito D'Rivera Quintet - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University August 3, 2012 Nine-time Grammy-winner, Cuban-born clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer Paquito D'Rivera's tango-infused Latin jazz brings audiences to their feet. Join his Quintet on the lawn for a cross-cultural evening of stunning jazz, Latin, and dance rhythms. This concert is part of the free Target Summer Pops series, sponsored by Target.... Paquito D'Rivera Quintet - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University August 3, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Great American Songbook - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University August 4, 2012 Broadway diva and captivating chanteuse Christine Andreas and friends bring to life the exquisite music of Rogers & Hart and Harold Arlen in songs like Blue Moon, Lady is a Tramp, My Funny Valentine, That Old Black Magic, and Stormy Weather. Step into an era of romance! This concert is part of the free Target Summer Pops... The Great American Songbook - Target Summer Pops Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at San Jose State University August 4, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Past Events

	Celebrating Our Tenth - Symphony Silicon Valley Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at California Theatre May 12-May 13, 2012 Bartok's magnificent Concerto for Orchestra is the perfect choice for Symphony Silicon Valley's season of celebration. It is a piece that spotlights each section of the orchestra in turn, full of melody, crackling rhythms, and emotion. Popular Maestro Vajda pairs his Hungarian compatriot's masterwork with Brahms's rich, warm Second Symphony,... Celebrating Our Tenth - Symphony Silicon Valley Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at California Theatre May 12-May 13, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Carmina Burana Presented by Santa Clara Chorale and Symphony Silicon Valley at Mission Santa Clara de Asis May 4, 2012 For a spectacular grand finale concert and gala, this concert features all four of the Chorale's artistic directors--founder David Wilson, Lynn Shurtleff, Thomas Colohan, and Ryan James Brandau. Revel in the glory of Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Brahms' Schicksalslied, and the work more beloved by Chorale patrons than any... Carmina Burana Presented by Santa Clara Chorale and Symphony Silicon Valley at Mission Santa Clara de Asis May 4, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Bach & Beethoven: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley and Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale at California Theatre March 30-April 1, 2012 Beethoven's Ninth is the unquestioned champion of the concert hall--a work that sums up the Classical age, looks forward to what would follow--and has come to represent courage, hope, and triumph around the world. The concert opens with Bach's First Brandenburg Concerto, itself a supreme masterpiece of the Baroque. Bach & Beethoven: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley and Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale at California Theatre March 30-April 1, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Guys & Dolls - Broadway In Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at California Theatre March 17-March 18, 2012 Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Based on The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown by Damon Runyon Songs like Adelaide's Lament, A Bushel and a Peck, I've Never Been in Love Before and Luck Be A Lady bring to life an irrepressible cast of characters in early 20th Century New York. ... Guys & Dolls - Broadway In Concert Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley at California Theatre March 17-March 18, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Music of War and Peace... Dona Nobis Pacem Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley and Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale at First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto February 25, 2012 Music of War And Peace Presented by the 80-voice Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale and 22 members of the Symphony Orchestra Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale invites you to experience the compelling power and eloquence of poetry through music: the wrenching agonies of war and aching pleas for peace, the sweetness and... Music of War and Peace... Dona Nobis Pacem Presented by Symphony Silicon Valley and Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale at First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto February 25, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Media Reviews

• Event Name: Gypsy Airs
  Article: Teenage violinist from Hungary blows the roof off the California Theatre with Symphony Silicon Valley
  Mercury News - Oct 17, 2010
  By Richard Scheinin

  By the time Lajos Sarkozi wound up his astonishing performance Saturday at the California Theatre in San Jose, his face wore the gleeful look of the cat who ate the mouse. With the audience roaring its approval, this 19-year-old Hungarian violinist s… Expand

  By the time Lajos Sarkozi wound up his astonishing performance Saturday at the California Theatre in San Jose, his face wore the gleeful look of the cat who ate the mouse. With the audience roaring its approval, this 19-year-old Hungarian violinist seemed almost amused, as if his ravishing execution of technically daunting works had all been a bit of a game, something he does at the drop of a hat.
  
  This cocksure showman -- who plays with a soulful brilliance beyond his years -- was the soloist and star of "Gypsy Airs," Symphony Silicon Valley's weekend program. It was a night of pure pleasure, one of the orchestra's best concerts since its founding in fall 2002. And Sarkozi, who comes from a family of Budapest-based Roma musicians, had plenty of help, especially from Hungarian guest conductor Gregory Vajda, drawing clear, vigorous and radiant performances from the orchestra.... Collapse

Member Reviews

• Event Name: Broadway in Concert - Kiss Me Kate
  "Broadway stars join SSV orchestra onstage"
  Comment posted by: J. Watkins from San Jose, CA, Oct 12, 2009
  

  Just Out: soloists for KISS ME KATE. •Christine Andreas(Lilli/ Katharine)recently played Margaret Johnson in the 55-week national tour of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. She starred on Broadway in MY... Expand

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  Just Out: soloists for KISS ME KATE. •Christine Andreas(Lilli/ Katharine)recently played Margaret Johnson in the 55-week national tour of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. She starred on Broadway in MY FAIR LADY, OKLAHOMA,& THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL; her solo shows range from Carnegie Hall to New York's Cafe Carlyle & the Algonquin's Oak Room. •Richard White (Fred/ Petruchio) provided the voice of the villain Gaston in the animated film BEAUTY & THE BEAST, earning a Grammy & a Platinum Record for the soundtrack. Broadway credits include Joey in THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, Tommy in BRIGADOON, Lieutenant Cable in SOUTH PACIFIC, & Dr. Jekyll in DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE. •Brian Sutherland (General Howell)appeared on Broadway as Captain Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Thomas Jefferson in 1776, Munkustrap in CATS & King Marchant in VICTOR/VICTORIA. His national tours include CABARET with Joel Grey. •Molly Bell (Lois/ Bianca) is a popular local favorite with San Jose Rep, Theatreworks, and formerly with AMT. Collapse

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