The orchestra will perform works by its own composition competition finalists on Feb. 26 at the SF Conservatory of Music, free of charge.
The group offered a light but musically satisfying concert, backed by impressive musicianship and a little nerding out.
Cahill organized her recital around Jawaharlal Nehru’s quote, “The light has gone out, I said, and yet I was wrong. For the light that shone in this country was no ordinary light.”
The Grammy-winner will give a recital of works by Ravel, Fauré, and Boulanger at Herbst Theatre on Feb. 20.
The Irvine-based orchestra celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary with a season planned by new music director, Alexander Shelley.
