Summer Festival

Event Calendar

Week 3 Events

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 3

PercussionFest

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jul 5

Academy Festival Orchestra: Strauss and Akiho

Granada Theatre

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Week 4 Events

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 8

x2: A Salute to Dennis Michel

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 9

Salon Series: Dvořák's Dumky

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 10

x2: Glenn Dicterow: Examined Heritage

Hahn Hall

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5 pm

Fri, Jul 11

Music Note Gala

Montecito Club, Upper Lawn

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This event includes a pre-concert talk starting at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Sat, Jul 12

Academy Chamber Orchestra: Poulenc and Piazzolla

Hahn Hall

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Week 5 Events

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 15

Beethoven+ Night 1

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 16

Beethoven+ Night 2

Hahn Hall

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2 pm

Thu, Jul 17

Mozart's Don Giovanni in Concert

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 17

Beethoven+ Night 3

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Jul 18

Mozart's Don Giovanni (Evening)

Granada Theatre

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11 am

Sat, Jul 19

Peter and the Wolf (Pedro y el Lobo)

Lobero Theatre

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2 pm

Sun, Jul 20

Mozart's Don Giovanni (Matinee)

Granada Theatre

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Week 6 Events

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 22

Solo Piano Spotlight I

Hahn Hall

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1:30 pm

Wed, Jul 23

Studio Artists Showcase

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 23

Salon Series: Bolcom and the Bestiary

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 24

x2: Living in Color

Hahn Hall

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10 am

Fri, Jul 25

Duo Competition Finals

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Jul 25

Huang Ruo & Kamala Sankaram: Concert & Conversation

Hahn Hall

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This performance is family friendly.

11 am

Sat, Jul 26

Brass @ the Bandshell

Plaza del Mar Band Shell

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jul 26

Teaching Artist Showcase: Brahms and Schubert

Lobero Theatre

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Week 7 Events

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11 am

Tue, Jul 29

Marilyn Horne Song Competition

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 29

Solo Piano Spotlight II

Hahn Hall

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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 30

Salon Series: Schumann & Mendelssohn

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 31

x2: Cynthia Phelps: Femme Focus

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Aug 1

inti figgis-vizueta & Friends

Hahn Hall

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This event includes a pre-concert talk starting at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Sat, Aug 2

Academy Festival Orchestra: Ravel's Boléro

Granada Theatre

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Week 8 Events

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7:30 pm

Tue, Aug 5

LVI Love & Laughter

Hahn Hall

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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Wed, Aug 6

Salon Series: Martinů & Tchaikovsky

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Collaborative Piano Spotlight

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Aug 8

Duo & Song Winners Recital Finale

Lobero Theatre

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This event includes a pre-concert talk starting at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Sat, Aug 9

Academy Festival Orchestra: Mahler's Symphony No. 3

Granada Theatre

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Masterclasses by Day

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 3

Harp Masterclass: JoAnn Turovsky

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 3

Violin Masterclass: Erin Keefe

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jul 3

Double Bass Masterclass: Hal Robinson

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Mon, Jul 7

Collaborative Piano Masterclass: Margaret McDonald

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Tue, Jul 8

Viola Masterclass: Richard O’Neill

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Jul 8

Horn Masterclass: Julie Landsman

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Jul 8

Percussion Masterclass: Michael Werner

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Wed, Jul 9

Cello Masterclass: Julie Albers

Lehmann Hall

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1 pm

Wed, Jul 9

Flute Masterclass: Timothy Day

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Wed, Jul 9

Trumpet Masterclass: Barbara Butler

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 10

Bassoon Masterclass: Benjamin Kamins

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 10

Violin Masterclass: Martin Beaver

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jul 10

Trombone & Tuba Masterclass: Weston Sprott

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jul 10

Lehrer Vocal Institute Masterclass: Sasha Cooke

Hahn Hall

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3:30 pm

Mon, Jul 14

Collaborative Piano Masterclass: Jonathan Feldman

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Tue, Jul 15

Clarinet Masterclass: Richie Hawley

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Jul 15

Percussion Masterclass: Michael Werner

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Wed, Jul 16

Cello Masterclass: Alan Stepansky

Lehmann Hall

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1 pm

Wed, Jul 16

Flute Masterclass: Timothy Day

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Wed, Jul 16

Trumpet Masterclass: Billy R. Hunter, Jr.

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 17

Violin Masterclass: Sibbi Bernhardsson

Lehmann Hall

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1 pm

Fri, Jul 18

Double Bass Masterclass: Scott Pingel

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Fri, Jul 18

Oboe Masterclass: Eugene Izotov

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Fri, Jul 18

Solo Piano Masterclass: Conor Hanick

Hahn Hall

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3:30 pm

Mon, Jul 21

Collaborative Piano Masterclass: Natasha Kislenko

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Tue, Jul 22

Clarinet Masterclass: Richie Hawley

Lehmann Hall

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1 pm

Tue, Jul 22

Viola Masterclass: Milan Milisavljevic

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Jul 22

Horn Masterclass: Julie Landsman

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Jul 22

Percussion Masterclass: Michael Werner

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 24

Bassoon Masterclass: William Short

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 24

Violin Masterclass: Helen Kim

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jul 24

Lehrer Vocal Institute Masterclass: Martin Katz

Hahn Hall

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3:30 pm

Mon, Jul 28

Collaborative Piano Masterclass: Jonathan Feldman

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Wed, Jul 30

Cello Masterclass: Ani Aznavoorian

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Wed, Jul 30

Trumpet Masterclass: Billy R. Hunter, Jr.

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 31

Harp Masterclass: JoAnn Turovsky

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Jul 31

Violin Masterclass: Martin Beaver

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jul 31

Trombone & Tuba Masterclass: Weston Sprott

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jul 31

Lehrer Vocal Institute Masterclass: Christine Goerke

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Fri, Aug 1

Double Bass Masterclass: Scott Pingel

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Fri, Aug 1

Oboe Masterclass: Eugene Izotov

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Fri, Aug 1

Solo Piano Masterclass: Jeremy Denk

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Tue, Aug 5

Clarinet Masterclass: Richie Hawley

Lehmann Hall

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1 pm

Tue, Aug 5

Viola Masterclass: Cynthia Phelps

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Aug 5

Horn Masterclass: Jennifer Montone

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Tue, Aug 5

Percussion Masterclass: Joseph Pereira

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Wed, Aug 6

Flute Masterclass: Timothy Day

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Bassoon Masterclass: William Short

Weinman Hall

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1 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Violin Masterclass: Sibbi Bernhardsson

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Trombone & Tuba Masterclass: Weston Sprott

Weinman Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Lehrer Vocal Institute Masterclass: Tamar Sanikidze

Hahn Hall

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1 pm

Fri, Aug 8

Oboe Masterclass: Eugene Izotov

Lehmann Hall

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3:30 pm

Fri, Aug 8

Solo Piano Masterclass: Conor Hanick

Hahn Hall

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Special

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PercussionFest

Thu, Jul 3, 7:30 PM • Granada Theatre • $35–125

A sonic adventure for all ages!

Feel the beat! Experience the exciting world of percussion in this visually stunning, family-friendly extravaganza where seeing the music is just as thrilling as hearing it.

Watch as everyday objects transform into amazing instruments and colorful motion, while synchronized percussionists create rhythmic wonders. Featuring movements from Grammy-nominated composer Andy Akiho’s shimmering Sculptures to a west coast premiere of The Bells by rock legend Stewart Copeland (of The Police), this multi-sensory adventure combines theatrical lighting, short films, and jaw-dropping performances that will captivate viewers of all ages.

Program Includes:

KOSHINSKI The Mermaid

FAIRDOSI The Kid

AKIHO Empty Your Mind

AKIHO “Ma, Bronze I, & Bronze II ” from Sculptures

COPELAND The Bells (west coast premiere)

GRISWOLD Strings Attached

TOMPKINS Board Games

ROUSE Bonham

AKIHO to wALk Or ruN in wEst harlem

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.

Available Now

This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!

7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 10

x2: Glenn Dicterow: Examined Heritage

Hahn Hall

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This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!

7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 17

Beethoven+ Night 3

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 24

x2: Living in Color

Hahn Hall

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This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!

7:30 pm

Fri, Jul 25

Huang Ruo & Kamala Sankaram: Concert & Conversation

Hahn Hall

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This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!

7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 31

x2: Cynthia Phelps: Femme Focus

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Aug 1

inti figgis-vizueta & Friends

Hahn Hall

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This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!

7:30 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Collaborative Piano Spotlight

Hahn Hall

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Academy Festival Orchestra

Strauss & Akiho

Sat, JUL 5, 7:30 PM • Granada Theatre • $35–125

Innovation takes center stage — literally — in the form of a monumental sculpture created by renowned artist Jun Kaneko. Andy Akiho and Academy percussion fellows will draw a remarkable array of tones from the sculpture itself — transforming the visual marvel into an instrument. Then experience the cosmic Also sprach Zarathustra led by David Danzmayr.

Pre-concert, join us for a special talk with Mosher Guest Artist Andy Akiho, Music Academy Chief Artistic Officer Nate Bachhuber, and artists Jun & Ree Kaneko on stage at 6:30 pm.

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.

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.