The San Luis Obispo Symphony performs their first concert of the New Year on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The concert begins at 7:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo. This concert will feature solo Trumpeter Andrew Balio performing Arutunian’s Trumpet Concerto.
Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C Minor will be performed side by side with the SLO Youth Symphony Concert Orchestra. These musicians, ranging from 7th – 12th grade, are advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion student musicians.
The concert will also feature “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”, a work dedicated to and inspired by the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Composed by Patrice Rushen, the Grammy-nominated R&B artist and producer, known for her 1980’s single, “Forget Me Nots”, will be in the audience for the performance.
Arrive early for a Symphonic Foray discussion between Maestro Andrew Sewell and the guest artists. Symphonic Forays take place at 6:30 PM before each Main Stage concert.
The SLO Symphony also offers a family friendly No Ties Allowed rehearsal at 11 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024. No Ties Allowed is an engaging way to experience the Symphony and look behind the scenes as Maestro Andrew Sewell leads the orchestra in a working rehearsal. No Ties Allowed rehearsals take place at 11 AM the day of each main stage concert, at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo. No Ties Allowed is a free event, open to the public and meant for all ages of music lovers.
Tickets for the evening concert begin at just $12 for students, and general admission tickets range from $26-$80. To learn more about the Symphony’s 2023-2024 season, or to reserve your seats for an upcoming Classics Concert, visit slosymphony.org or call (805) 543-3533.