The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its 2023/24 season, continuing a musical legacy focused on the transformative power of music.
Music and artistic director Nir Kabaretti, now in his 18th season with the Santa Barbara Symphony, has curated an eight-month-long musical journey that spotlights local, national, and international talent, as well as community, collaboration, and classical traditions.
“Each concert aims to inspire audiences and create moments of awe, connection and joy,” Kabaretti said. “It’s an exciting time for me as an artistic director and for our musicians, as traditional symphonic music is inspired and influenced by diverse cultures, and an expansive range of contemporary musical genres.
“This season we traverse jazz, pop, opera, film scores, and more while celebrating classical favorites. I can’t wait to share this journey, and our extraordinary musicians with you,” he said.
“With generous support from the community, the symphony invests in high caliber professional orchestral musicians, guest artists, and faculty to create concerts and youth education programs that are unique to Santa Barbara and foster a sense of togetherness,“ said Kathryn R Martin, president/CEO of the Santa Barbara Symphony.
“The symphony is for everyone, and the new season offers us an unprecedented opportunity to continue to attract classical music aficionados as well as music lovers of all genres,” she said.
This season, the symphony is participating in the California Festival: A Celebration of New Music, a two-week statewide festival inaugurated by the music directors of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (Gustavo Dudamel), San Francisco Symphony (Esa-Pekka Salonen), and the San Diego Symphony (Rafael Payare) that includes more than 50 organizations and ensembles who will highlight many of today’s most compelling and forward-looking composers.
Additional highlights include guest performers, a celebration of Oscar film favorites, and creative artistic collaborations with Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, SBCC Quire of Voyces, Westmont College Choir, and members of the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus.
Audiences will also hear the Santa Barbara Symphony, conducted by Kabaretti outside its normal season line-up providing live orchestral accompaniment to the State Street Ballet’s “Giselle” and a tribute concert to Van Morrison with the local rock band the Doublewide Kings.
All performances will take place at the Granada Theatre.
Season subscriptions are on sale now with packages starting at $112 for a four-concert package, and $184 for a full seven-concert package that includes Beethoven 9 for free.
Single tickets go on sale on Sept. 1. For subscriptions and ticket information, visit www.TheSymphony.org or call 805-898-9386.
The Santa Barbara Symphony’s 2023-24 Season Sponsors are:
2023/24 Season Sponsor – Sarah and Roger Chrisman
2023/24 Corporate Season Sponsor – Montecito Bank & Trust
2023/24 Grand Venue Season Sponsor – The Granada Theatre
For a complete description of the 2023-24 season’s performances, visit: https://thesymphony.org/concerts-events/orchestra-concerts/.
For more information, visit TheSymphony.org.