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A Grand Symphony: Exploring the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera's 2024-2025 Season
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera's 2024-2025 season promises a vivid tapestry of music, combining operatic passion, classical brilliance, and innovative performances. From the heart-wrenching operas 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'La Traviata' to symphonic masterpieces by Beethoven and Mahler, each event is a testament to the enduring power of music. Conductors like Ari Pelto and performers such as pianist Jeremy Denk and cellist Zlatomir Fung bring these stories to life, ensuring audiences are captivated by the beauty and emotion of each performance.
Mar 1, 2025
Share1. Opera! Cavalleria Rusticana
Step into the passionate world of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, where love, betrayal, and honor converge in an operatic masterpiece. The young man Turiddu abandons Santuzza, who is deeply in love with him, and in his pursuit of the married Lola, ends up being killed in a duel with her husband, Alfio. With its rich melodies and gripping narrative, the opera will sweep you away with its soaring arias and poignant melodies that bring to life the emotions and entangled relationships of a Sicilian village.
Mar 15, 2025
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
2. American Visionaries: From Copland to Still
Evocative landscapes and diverse emotions. From the enchanting melodies of Richard Rodgers’s Carousel Waltz and the soul-stirring rhythms of William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 2, “Song of a New Race,” to the American spirit of Copland’s vibrant Billy the Kid Suite and the poignant nostalgia of Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, be transported to the heart of a bygone era filled with dreams and memories.
Apr 26, 2025
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
3. Celebrating A Decade: Mahler’s “titan”
Principal Conductor Ari Pelto conducts the finale of the season, opening with the vibrant melodies of Mozart’s Haffner Symphony. Every note dances, standing in contrast to the majestic and tumultuous Symphony No. 1, “Titan” of Gustav Mahler. A symphonic masterpiece that navigates the depths of human emotion, it caps an evening celebrating a decade of the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.
May 31, 2025
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
4. Opening Night: Jeremy Denk Plays Beethoven
In an unforgettable evening that celebrates the vitality and emotion of classical masterworks, renowned pianist Jeremy Denk brings the brilliance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 to life. Under the baton of Principal Conductors Ari Pelto, the program opens with Verdi’s powerful Nabucco Overture and closes with Brahms’ timeless Symphony No. 1.
Oct 11, 2025
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
5. Opera! Bluebeard’s Castle
Step into the haunting world of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle, where suspense and drama unfold in the beautiful score. Led by Principal Conductor Ari Pelto, this darkly mesmerizing opera will transport you to a realm of mystery and psychological depth. Experience the intense power of Bartók’s music, live on stage.
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera 2024-2025 Season and Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Ari Pelto are generously underwritten by the Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund.
Nov 22, 2025
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
6. Tchaikovsky & Schumann
A concert of passion, grace, and orchestral brilliance awaits. Cellist Zlatomir Fung joins the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera again for Tchaikovsky’s elegant “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” showcasing the instrument’s expressive range. The evening begins with selections from Catan’s “Florencia” and concludes with Schumann’s exuberant Symphony No. 3, under the expert direction of Principal Conductor Ari Pelto.
Jan 31, 2026
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
7. Appalachian Spring
In an evening of diverse musical landscapes, Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant “Strum” is followed by the intimate chamber version of Copland’s iconic “Appalachian Spring,” evoking the spirit of American simplicity. The program also includes Webern’s arrangement of Bach’s intricate “Ricercar a 6” and concludes with the elegance of Mozart’s Symphony No. 38.
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera 2024-2025 Season and Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Ari Pelto are generously underwritten by the Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund.
Feb 28, 2026
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
8. OPERA! La Traviata
Verdi’s timeless opera of love and sacrifice returns. With its sweeping melodies and poignant drama, “La Traviata” tells the tragic tale of Violetta’s love for Alfredo. These emotionally charged performances promise to captivate, bringing one of opera’s most beloved stories to life in two powerful presentations.
20 - 22 Mar, 2026
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
9. Love & Death: From Romeo and Juliet to FAURÉ’s Requiem
Melisse Brunet conducts an evening of stirring emotion, beginning with the passion of Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture.” Also featured is Dolores White’s evocative “Give Birth to the Dream,” celebrating resilience and hope. The concert culminates in Fauré’s “Requiem,” performed with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Chorus, offering a serene and moving end to this diverse program.
Apr 25, 2026
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
10. Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Celebrate the season finale with one of classical music’s most powerful masterpieces—Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Under the direction of Principal Conductor Ari Pelto, and featuring the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Chorus, this monumental work embodies the triumph of the human spirit. With its iconic “Ode to Joy,” Beethoven’s Ninth promises an uplifting and unforgettable two performance conclusion to the season.
30 - 31 May, 2026
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera
Sacramento, CA · Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center
Conclusion
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera's 2024-2025 season is a testament to the transformative power of music, offering audiences a diverse range of performances that celebrate the beauty and complexity of the human experience. From operatic dramas to symphonic masterpieces, each event is meticulously crafted to engage, inspire, and captivate. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this season promises unforgettable experiences that resonate long after the final note has been played.
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