The San Luis Obispo Symphony is excited to announce their opening night for the 2022-2023 season. The first concert of the season will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 7:30PM, BEETHOVEN’S SEVENTH . Tickets range from $21-$89 and will be available on September 9, 2022 through the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo Box office at pacslo.org or by calling 805-756-4849..
A free “No Ties Allowed” open dress rehearsal suitable for all ages of attendees will take place at 11AM the day of the concert. No ties allowed is sponsored by Paul Severtson, Ann Shaw, Nancy Weber and Roger Vogler, and Dianne and Michael Draze.
The SLO Symphony’s opening program features an early symphony by Joseph Haydn, his Symphony No.13, followed by a Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon by Carl Stamitz featuring principal clarinet, Richard Dobeck, and principal bassoon Lisa Nauful. We conclude with Beethoven’s mighty Seventh Symphony in A major, a tour de force and post -250th anniversary celebration of the great composer. This concert is sponsored by Pat & Ben McAdams, Jim & Beverly Smith, and Minke WinklerPrins.
Ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-concert Symphonic Foray talk with Music Director Andrew Sewell and a special guest the hour before the performance. This is sponsored in loving memory of Michael Fitzgerald.
San Luis Obispo Symphony ignites a passion for music in our Central Coast community creating connection and joy. Celebrating 60 years, SLO Symphony envisions a creative and connected Central Coast community, with integrated music curricula in local schools, accessible music study and performance experiences available to all who want them, and ample opportunities for early exposure to arts and culture. For opportunities to volunteer, support, or explore upcoming concerts and events, visit slosymphony.org.