Yes, this is happening in Sonoma County.
Every summer, our Symphony Uncorked series brings live chamber music to local wineries for afternoons that are intimate, relaxed, and uniquely Sonoma.
This was The Mozart Blend at Trione Vineyards & Winery. Thanks for making another sold-out concert so special.
🎻 Nigel Armstrong, violin
🎻 Karen Shinozaki Sor, violin
🎻 Elizabeth Prior, viola
🎻 Adelle-Akiko Kearns, cello
🎼 Roy Zajac, clarinet
These are our minions. 😌 Omar might not know their names, but we do: David, Jenny, & Erik. They make every Santa Rosa Symphony concert happen behind the scenes.
🎼 Go behind the scenes of the world premiere of *Coping Cadences* by composer Shuying Li, made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
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In this video, Shuying shares the inspiration behind the work and what it`s like collaborating with musicians to bring a brand-new piece to life. Hear from the soloists as they reflect on working directly with a living composer and how rehearsals helped shape the final performance.
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#SantaRosaSymphony #NewMusic #WorldPremiere #Composer #NEA #ClassicalMusic #BehindTheScenes
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Coping Cadences (World Premiere)
Composer: Shuying Li
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Featured Artists
Francesco Lecce-Chong, Conductor
Jaco Wong, Assistant Conductor
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Elizabeth Prior, Viola
Adelle-Akiko Kearns, Cello
Roy Zajac, Clarinet
Robert Lau Giambruno, Trumpet
Bruce Chrisp, Trombone
Allen Biggs, Marimba
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Performances
Weill Hall at The Donald and Maureen Green Music Center, March 21-23, 2026
The Santa Rosa Symphony is proud to host the 2026 Annual Conference of the Association of California Symphony Orchestras, August 6–8.
This conference is where 300 California orchestra leaders, administrators, and musicians come together to connect, share honestly, and leave with practical strategies they can actually use. The conference is a powerful mix of inspiration, real talk, and meaningful networking for those working in the performing arts.
For more information: //acso.org/conference
@acso_gram #ACSOcon
Last weekend, the Santa Rosa Symphony and Sonoma County Library launched a new partnership that will bring free, family-friendly concerts to all twelve regional library branches across the county each year. The inaugural weekend featured a celebration of American composers curated by Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong, performed by a quartet of SRS musicians with special guest speakers from each city:
-Kevin McDonnell, Mayor, City of Petaluma
-Ron Wellander, Mayor, City of Sonoma
-Stephen Zollman, Councilmember, City of Sebastopol
-Emily Sanborn, Mayor, City of Rohnert Park
Musicians: Jay Zhong, Karen Shinozaki Sor, Jacob Hansen-Joseph, Tyler Devigal
Many thanks to the Sonoma County Library Foundation for supporting these performances! And stay tuned for details on our next library programs in September!
To give our staff more time to relax and enjoy the summer season, our offices will be closed on Fridays from June 19 through July 31. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan ahead with our summer hours in mind.
Wishing everyone a bright and restful summer!
Administrative and Patron Services offices will be closed: June 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
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Protect yourself by purchasing directly from the Santa Rosa Symphony:
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BREAKING NEWS: Francesco Lecce-Chong Signs Landmark Evergreen Agreement with the Santa Rosa Symphony
We’re thrilled to announce a new landmark evergreen agreement with Francesco Lecce-Chong, securing his visionary leadership as he assumes the role of Artistic & Music Director on July 1, 2026.
Over the past eight seasons, Francesco has transformed the Symphony through bold artistic programming, innovative community partnerships, expanded music education opportunities, acclaimed new commissions, and creative initiatives that helped keep music alive during the pandemic.
As we look ahead to our second century, this agreement ensures continuity, stability, and an exciting future for the Symphony and our community.
Please join us in congratulating Francesco on this exciting next chapter! 🎶
Read more at the link in bio.
Two ways to experience the 2026–2027 season.
The Discovery Rehearsal Series offers a behind-the-scenes look at how each Classical Series concert comes together. Watch the orchestra and conductor at work during seven Saturday afternoon rehearsals at Weill Hall.
The Come As You Can Series gives you ultimate flexibility with eight vouchers you can use for Classical Series concerts in any combination. Choose the concerts you want, select your seats, and attend on your schedule.
Discovery Rehearsal Series subscriptions:
Subscription: $119 Adult | $70 Youth (under 12)
srsymphony.org or call (707) 546-8742
Come As You Can Series:
Subscription: $400
Available now.
Call (707) 546-8742 to subscribe today.
In honor of Memorial Day, the Santa Rosa Symphony Administrative and Patron Services Offices are closed. We’ll be back on Tuesday, May 26.
There is a reason Beethoven still fills concert halls 200 years later.
On May 31, experience Symphony No. 4 and Symphony No. 6 performed live by the Santa Rosa Symphony as Road to 100 continues.
And yes, it sounds even better in person.
🎟️ Link in bio
