Dear Friends of the Symphony,
As we near the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on the many moments we’ve shared in the concert hall—moments that have shaped my nearly 30 years as Concertmaster of the Santa Rosa Symphony. Every note we bring to life is elevated by your presence, your passion, and your belief in the power of music. Truly, we cannot do it without you.
If you have not yet made your annual gift, I hope you’ll consider joining me in supporting the Symphony this season. Your generosity fuels everything we do—from powerful performances onstage to the transformative music education programs that reach students across Sonoma County.
And right now, your support can go twice as far. A fellow patron has pledged a $25,000 challenge grant, matching all gifts made by December 31 dollar-for-dollar. Could we count on you to invest in the Orchestra with a gift today and have it doubled?
You may make your gift online. Thank you for helping us continue the music that inspires, connects, and endures.
With deepest gratitude,
Joe Edelberg
Concertmaster, Santa Rosa Symphony
🎁 Donation link in bio
💛 Because of you, the music continues. Thank you!
📸: Colin Talcroft
🎻 Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony 🇮🇹
📅 Jan 10–12, 2026 | 📍 Weill Hall, Green Music Center
🎶 Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian” — bursting with energy
🎼 Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 — spirited and virtuosic
✨ Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte — a bold, modern twist on classical tradition @carolineadelaideshaw
🎻 Guest artist Paul Watkins — world-class conductor and cellist
🎟️ Grab your seats at the link in bio!
🔥 Mark your calendars & tag your concert buddy!
@genevalauren return to Weill Hall this weekend was unforgettable! Her commanding performance of Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major was met with explosive applause and a warm welcome from her peers and the audience alike.
PS. Juniper is the cutest green room puppy companion.
Bring the fam for some festive musical fun! 🎻🎄
Members of the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra present Holly Jolly Strings (Música Feliz y Alegre)
📅 Tues, Dec 16 • 6–6:30 PM
📍 Central Santa Rosa Library
Seats are limited—come early!
And keep an eye out for more music + library programs ahead.
A huge highlight of the weekend: composer @jimmylopezmusic at Weill Hall for the West Coast premiere of Aino! Hearing him share the inspiration behind this powerful musical retelling of the Finnish epic made the performance even more meaningful. 🎶✨
Whitney Houston Challenge - When your conductor and guest artist know how to have a good time during rehearsal break.
#whitneyhoustonchallenge #crushedit #srsymphony #conductor #violinist
Get to know guest artist @genevalauren in this 60-second convo with conductor @leccechong !
And Francesco… there’s no such thing as too much Beethoven. But tomorrow, we’re diving into some Brahms with Geneva. 💫🎻
Geneva Plays Brahms
DEC 6–8
Weill Hall, Green Music Center
🎟️Link in bio
Music: Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D
Performed by the Santa Rosa Symphony and Geneva Lewis, conducted by Francesco Lecce-Chong
@genevalauren is on fire in her rehearsal with Maestro @leccechong
#brahmsviolinconcerto #brahms #violin #srsymphony @greenmusiccenter #weillhallgreenmusiccenter
This piece makes @leccechong cry every time 😭
Come see what the whole concert does to you 🥹
Dec 6–8 • Tickets in bio 🎟️
🎶❤️Der Rosenkavalier by Strauss
The Santa Rosa Symphony would like to thank @vikingcruises for their sponsorship of Geneva Plays Brahms.
December 6-8
Weill Hall, Green Music Center
Today, your generosity makes double the impact! Thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match up to $25,000, your gift helps bring music education to young lives and unforgettable concerts to our community.
💻 Donate now at srsymphony.org or at the link in our bio and help us keep the music alive!
Thank you for your support. ❤️🎻
Board Chair Garth Bixler
