Concerts and Events
Classics in the Cohan

The Centerpiece of our 50th Anniversary Season:  Five Classical Concerts at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo

Subscribe Now!  Season Subscriptions are now available for the 2010-2011 Season
Call (805) 543-3533 for more information and to order your tickets today! 

opening night!

Saturday, October 2, 2010 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo

Anne Akiko Meyers, Violin 

“Meyers does not simply interpret music-she feels it, she becomes empowered by it and she expresses it. Meyers' tone, inflection, technical skills and passion are mesmerizing. Her passionate play is creatively impulsive and truly does take you on a story-filled journey with each passage.” -- The Citizen's Voice

MAURICE RAVEL / Tzigane
GUSTAV MAHLER / Symphony No. 1 in D Major
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / The Lark Ascending

Concert Sponsors
Beverly & Jim Smith

President's reception at sage

Located directly across the street from the Performing Arts Center

Immediately following the concert, we'll celebrate 50 Years of beautiful music while enjoying fine wine and Champagne, luscious desserts, gourmet coffee and mingling with the artists.

$10 per person at the door

Many thanks to our hosts:

Wine provided by:
 

Classics II

Saturday, November 13, 2010
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo

Zuill Bailey, Cello 

"The sound is rich, like dark chocolate...his voice is distinctive--strong and direct. Bailey reaches from the soul of his instrument to our own." --Voices

ANTONIN DVORÀK / Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
W.A. MOZART / Symphony No. 29 in A Major

Concert Sponsors
Patricia McNamara
Aaron A. & Lyn C. Baker
Sheila Tiber

Wine Sponsors: 

*Zuill Bailey will also be performing the Bach Cello Suites in a more intimate house concert on Sunday, November 14th.
Space is limted; reservations required. Click here for details...

classics III

Saturday, February 5, 2011 ~ 8 pm
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo

Shunské Sato, Violin

"The crowd fell in love Sato's gyspsy soul...applauding after the first movement and giving a standing ovations at the end." -- San Luis Obispo Tribune

JOHANNES BRAHMS / The Tragic Overture
BENJAMIN BRITTEN / Four Sea Interludes from "Peter Grimes"
EDOUARD LALO / Symphonie Espagnole

Concert Sponsors
Roger & Janice Verity

Wine Sponsor: Treana Wines

*Shunske Sato will also be performing at Mission San Luis Obispo on January 30th. Click here for details...

José María Gallardo del Rey, Guitar
Anabel García del Castillo, Violin

"An impeccable execution, meticulous in the articulation, digitation, tone and color. [Gallardo del Rey] is an entirely sensitive musician." -- Los Angeles Times

OTTORINO RESPIGHI / Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3
JOAQUIN RODRIGO / Concierto de Aranjuez
WORLD PREMIERE!  
JOSE MARIA GALLARDO DEL REY / Double Concerto for Violin and Guitar - "Glosas"

Concert Sponsors
Joan G. Sargen
Roy & Jane Gersten

Wine Sponsors: Pear Valley Vineyards

season finale & community celebration

BEETHOVEN'S 9TH!

Saturday, May 7 & Sunday, May 8, 2011
Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo

Join us for a community celebration of 50 years of beautiful music with the San Luis Obispo Symphony!

Featuring:
Julia Kierstine, Soprano
Jacalyn Kreitzer, Alto
Jon Garrison, Tenor
Gary Aldrich, Bass/Baritone

With:
Cuesta Master Chorale and the Cal Poly Choirs
  ~Dr. Thomas Davies, Director
SLO Youth Symphony Concert Orchestra
  ~Nancy Nagano, Director

WORLD PREMIERE! 
CRAIG RUSSELL / Celebration!
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN / Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

Also honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center

Concert Sponsors
Silas & Jimmie Brewer
Diane & Joe Brocato
Clifford W. Chapman & Gene A. Shidler
Dr. Maurina Kusell & Dr. Michael Zigelman

Wine Sponsor: Sharp's Hill Vineyards

subscribe now!

Season Subscriptions are now available for the 2010-2011 Season. Call (805) 543-3533 for more information and to order your tickets today!