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Special Events

Peter & the Wolf (Pedro y el Lobo)

Sat, Jul 19, 11 AM • Lobero Theatre • $25-50 Adults, $10 Children

Bring the whole family for this special bilingual production of Prokofiev’s symphonic tale for children at the Lobero Theatre, conducted by César Cañón, with acting and narration in both English (Michael Boudewyns) and Spanish from the vaudeville-inspired troop Really Inventive Stuff.

A young boy named Peter (strings) disobeys his grandfather (bassoon) and climbs over the garden wall. When he encounters a wolf (horn), with quick thinking and the help of his friends – a bird (flute), a duck (oboe), and a cat (clarinet) – will Peter save the day?

GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia, Op. 8a

PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf

Instrument Exploration Station @ 10 AM
Join us pre-concert on the Lobero patio and get to know the instruments of the orchestra!

In partnership with the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Music Van Program

Picnic-Eligible Events

After adding any of these events to your basket, you will be prompted to optionally make a complimentary pre-concert picnic table reservation in one of our gorgeous outdoor spaces! Each table seats up to six.

Academy Festival Orchestra

Poulenc and Piazzolla

Sat, JUL 12, 7:30 PM • HAHN HALL • $35–125

Daniela Candillari conducts the Academy Chamber Orchestra in a program including Piazzola’s Le Grand Tango, featuring Richard O’Neill on viola, and Poulenc’s Sinfonietta.

Pre-concert, join us for a special talk with conductor Daniela Candillari, Music Academy Chief Artistic Officer Nate Bachhuber, and teaching artist Richard O’Neill on stage at 6:30 pm.

Ravel's Boléro

Sat, AUG 2, 7:30 PM • Granada Theatre • $35–125

Witness the raw power and nuanced beauty of a full symphony orchestra as it transforms into a surging ocean, a cosmic meditation, or a hypnotic dance. Stéphane Denève conducts the Academy Festival Orchestra in a French-inspired program topped with iconic Boléro, and Mosher Guest Artist soprano Christine Goerke stars in Berlioz’ dramatic La Mort de Cléopâtre.

Pre-concert, join us for a special talk with Music Academy Chief Artistic Officer Nate Bachhuber, and conductor Stéphane Denève on stage at 6:30 pm.

Mahler's Symphony No. 3

Sat, AUG 9, 7:30 PM • Granada Theatre • $35–125

Be moved as monumental works, led by today’s top conductors, are performed by tomorrow’s stars. In the Summer Finale, Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts Mahler’s epic Third Symphony.

Pre-concert, join us for a special talk with conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and Music Academy Chief Artistic Officer Nate Bachhuber on stage at 6:30 pm.