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!
Brilliantly inventive and endlessly engaging, Benjamin 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.
ABOUT SOLOIST, MARSHALL GILKES: Over the course of the past 20 years, Marshall Gilkes has established himself as one of the world’s preeminent trombonists. A nonpareil artist at the forefront of brass playing, his virtuosic command of the instrument, marked by a warm and enveloping tone, Herculean chops, astounding flexibility and awe-inspiring range, place him in a league of his own.
SINGLE TICKET PRICES: $35 to $125. (Price includes all City and handling fees.)
NOTE: Music Notes takes place one hour before curtain time in the main auditorium and includes an informative discussion, fun facts, insights, and interviews with featured guests. Music Notes is free of charge with your concert ticket. No reservations necessary, simply arrive one hour prior to the concert and take a seat wherever you’d like.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES: Symphony San Jose presents a special one-hour concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. 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. The piece is designed to acquaint young people with the characters of the various instruments that make up the components of the modern orchestra. Contact the Box Office for addition information. Ask about MY VERY FIRST SYMPHONY. (Ticket prices are just $25 for children and $40 for adults.). One Performances Only: Sunday, March 7 at 11:00am.