SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY

PERFORMS MUSSORGSKY ("PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION") ACCOMPANIED BY ANIMATED FILM AND PRECEDED BY PRE-CONCERT LECTURE

AND

BRAHMS (DOUBLE CONCERTO AND TRAGIC OVERTURE)

Composers throughout history have responded to inspiration from the visual arts, and Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky is one of the most famous examples. Keeping with this theme, the Symphony will perform Ravel’s beautiful orchestration of this masterwork accompanied by an animated film created by students and graduates at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. Interpretations of the music are woven into this animated film, rich with fantasy, whimsy, and adventure.

In addition, the evening will feature Brahms’ daring Double Concerto for Violin and Cello highlighting the exceptional talents of concertmaster Jessica Guideri and principal cellist, Trevor Handy. Join the Santa Barbara Symphony for an evening full of musical and visual wonder.

Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (1839-1881)  Portrait by Ilya Repin painted shortly before the composer's death and, allegedly, shortly following a Wine Down Wednesday.

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897).  Note the impressive facial hair, distinguishing Brahms as a famous 19th century composer.

SB Symphony's colorfully-coiffed concertmaster, Jessica Guideri (left), and intense principal cellist, Trevor Handy (right).

Ticket Price:  $38.00 - reflects 15% group discount!  (Orchestra, Rows Q and R).

Pre-concert lecture at 7:15 sharp.

Dinner:  5:30PM festive pre-show dinner at a lively Italian-style nearby restaurant TBA to attendees one week prior to event.