Classical Series

To Belong Here: Notes from the African Diaspora

Friday, January 25, 8 pm

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Symphony No. 1 in G major, Op. 11
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro assai

Antonio Carlos Gomes
C’era una volta un principe from Il Guarany

Shawnettte Sulker, soprano

William Grant Still
Songs of Separation
I. Idolatry
II. Poéme
III. Parted
        Shawnette Sulker, Soprano

Florence Price
Symphony No. 3 in C minor
I. Andante
II. Andante ma non troppo
III. Juba: Allegro
IV. Scherzo: Finale

Edward Kennedy (Duke) Ellington
Harlem

See More Info »

An Evening with Emanuel Ax

Friday, February 8, 8 pm

Ludwig van Beethoven
Overture to Egmont, Op. 84

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15

Emanuel Ax, piano

Intermission

Ludwig van Beethoven
Coriolanus Overture, Op. 62

Ludwig van Beethoven
Prisoners’ Chorus from Act I of Fidelio

Members of Oakland Symphony Chorus,
Members of Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus, Mt. Eden High School Concert Choir

Ludwig van Beethoven
Choral Fantasy in C major, Op. 80

Oakland Symphony Chorus, Members of Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus, Mt. Eden High School Concert Choir, MUSE VIVO Orchestra

Don’t see the seats you want? Premium seats reserved for donors of $100 or more are still available – contact the box office for booking!

See More Info »

Sí Se Puede: Dolores Huerta’s Playlist

Friday, February 22, 8 pm

Community activist, feminist, and co-founder of the United Farm Workers — Dolores Huerta has been on a lifelong journey to correct economic and social injustice. Ms. Huerta picks the playlist of her life, as told through the voice of your symphony.

See More Info »

I Raise Up My Voice

Friday, March 22, 8 pm

Jessie Montgomery
Banner

Leonard Bernstein
Songfest
   with Adler Fellows

Louise Farrenc
Symphony No. 3

See More Info »

West Side Story

Friday, May 10, 8 pm

Leonard Bernstein
West Side Story

with
Oakland Symphony Chorus
Lynne Morrow, Chorus Director

See More Info »