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### Holiday Spectacular Symphony San Jose **Event Dates and Times:** - **Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.** - **Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.** **Location:** - **California Theatre, San Jose, CA** **Concert Length:** - **Approx. 1 hr 55 min. with intermission** **Artists:** - **Elena Sharkova, conductor** - **Nathan Stark, bass-baritone** - **Symphony San Jose** - **Symphony San Jose Chorale** - **Cantabile Youth Singers** - **New Ballet** **Program:** - **J.S. Bach:** Jauchzet, frohlocket from Christmas Oratorio - **M.Torme/R. Wells:** The Christmas Song - **G.F. Handel:** See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes - **Alan Silvestri:** Polar Express Suite - **G.F. Handel:** That Trumpet Shall Sound from The Messiah - **Albert Hague:** You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - **Traditional:** 12 Days of Silicon Valley **About This Performance:** Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the majestic California Theatre with Symphony San Jose, Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabile Youth Singers, New Ballet, and special guests. Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the ever-popular "12 Days of Silicon Valley." Include friends and family and make this experience an unforgettable part of your holiday season. **Pre-Concert Festivities:** - **Santa's Here:** Join us one hour before the concert for a jolly good time with Santa Claus. Capture the holiday spirit and create lasting memories as you take pictures and share your Christmas wishes with Santa. - **Beware of the Grinch:** Keep a lookout for the mischievous Grinch who may be lurking around, trying to steal some Christmas cheer. Stay alert for any signs of the Grinch’s sneaky antics. - **Gingerbread Cookie Decorating:** Unleash your inner pastry artist and decorate your very own gingerbread man with royal icing. This pre-concert festivity will start one hour before the concert and is open to everyone. Note: These cookies are not gluten-free and contain dairy, eggs, and molasses. **Special Holiday Add-On:** - Add this event to your "Create Your Own Subscription" for additional savings. **Tickets:** - **Purchase Tickets**: [Link to purchase tickets] - **Subscribe and Save**: [Link to subscription options] Join us for a magical wonderland at our Holiday Spectacular Concert and make sweet and delicious memories with us!

### Event Description: The San Jose Nutcracker **Event:** The San Jose Nutcracker **Dates and Times:** - Saturday, December 14, 2024: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Sunday, December 15, 2024: 2 p.m. - Friday, December 20, 2024: 7 p.m. - Saturday, December 21, 2024: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Sunday, December 22, 2024: 2 p.m. - Monday, December 23, 2024: 2 p.m. **Location:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA **Concert Length:** Approximately 2 hours with intermission **Artists:** - **New Ballet:** Dalia Rawson, choreographer - **Symphony San Jose:** Thomas Shoebotham, conductor **Program:** - **Composer:** Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - **Piece:** The Nutcracker **About This Performance:** Complete your family’s holiday traditions with The San Jose Nutcracker. This unique take on the classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker is set against the backdrop of 1905 San Jose, featuring its famous electric tower. The production includes a company of swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers, celebrating the heritage that has made Santa Clara Valley the center of innovation it is today. Symphony San Jose is proud to join New Ballet for the first time to bring Tchaikovsky’s immortal score to life. **Special Features:** - **Landmarks and Scenic Elements:** The production features landmarks of the era, including a growing replica of the historic San Jose Light Tower and a skyline inspired by the city in 1905. - **Costumes:** The first act’s costumes are inspired by period dolls from the History San Jose archives, while the second act reflects the valley in the last century, known as The Valley of Heart’s Delight. - **Characters:** Swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and The Sugarplum Fairy will enchant audiences, making this holiday ballet a new favorite for the entire family. **Pre-Concert Festivities:** Pre-concert festivities begin one hour prior to each performance. Enjoy festive holiday decorations in the elegant lobby, holiday music played on the theatre’s historical organ, and opportunities to interact with costumed characters. Attendees can be photographed in magical fairytale settings and enjoy treats and toys available for purchase. Concessions offer a variety of options, from sweet treats to celebratory beverages. **Special Holiday Add-On:** Please note that this event is not included in subscription packages. Tickets can be purchased individually. **Ticket Information:** - **Purchase Tickets:** [Link to buy tickets] - **Subscribe and Save:** [Link to subscription options] **Contact Information:** - **Phone Number:** 408-286-2600 - **Ticket Office Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for a magical holiday experience with The San Jose Nutcracker, a performance that promises to be a cherished tradition for years to come.

### Event Description: My Very First Nutcracker **Event:** My Very First Nutcracker **Dates:** Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. and Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. **Location:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA **Concert Length:** Approximately 55 minutes **About This Performance:** "My Very First Nutcracker" is a special one-act presentation of The San Jose Nutcracker, designed specifically for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. This joyful holiday production features a festive holiday party where Uncle Nikola reveals his fascinating gifts. Children will be enchanted by the historic San Jose Electric Light Tower rising magically above the streets of San Jose and will cheer on the adorable mice and toy soldiers competing to win a magic crown. **Artists:** - **New Ballet:** Dalia Rawson, choreographer - **Symphony San Jose:** Thomas Shoebotham, conductor **Program:** - **Composer:** Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - **Piece:** The Nutcracker **Special Notes:** - "My Very First Nutcracker" does not include the second act of The San Jose Nutcracker, where Clara meets the Sugarplum Fairy and journeys to the Valley of Heart’s Delight. For the complete two-act classical ballet with a live orchestra, please visit the main Nutcracker page. **Tickets:** - This event is not included in subscription packages. - Purchase tickets to enjoy this magical holiday experience with your family. Introduce your family to the magic of classical ballet with this delightful and accessible performance, perfect for young audiences.

### The Firebird Symphony San Jose **Event:** The Firebird Symphony **Dates and Times:** - Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. **Location:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA **Concert Length:** Approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes, including intermission **Pre-Concert Music Notes:** One hour prior to the concert in the auditorium **Artists:** - **Conductor:** Carlos Vieu - **Orchestra:** Symphony San Jose **Program:** - **Jean Sibelius:** Finlandia - **Johannes Brahms:** Variations on a Theme by Haydn - **Sonia Possetti:** Bullanguera - **Igor Stravinsky:** The Firebird Suite **About This Performance:** With music as enchanting and lavishly colorful as the title character, The Firebird is the perfect way to celebrate the new year. This suite comes from the 1910 ballet that launched Stravinsky’s international career. Opening the program is Sibelius’ most-famous composition, Finlandia, evoking the struggles of his native homeland with equal parts ominousness, pride, and festivity. Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn is one of the famed Romantic composer’s most popular works. Argentinian conductor Carlos Vieu brings Sonia Possetti’s spirited Bullanguera from his homeland to complete this program. **Tickets:** - Purchase individual tickets or subscribe and save. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Symphony San Jose website or contact the ticket office at 408-286-2600.

### Beethoven's Eroica Symphony in San Jose **Event:** Beethoven's Eroica Symphony **Dates and Times:** - Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. **Location:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA **Concert Length:** Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an intermission. **Pre-Concert Music Notes:** Occur one hour prior to the concert in the auditorium. **Artists:** - Nathan Aspinall, Conductor - Symphony San Jose **Program:** 1. **Arvo Pärt** - *Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten* 2. **Richard Strauss** - *Death and Transfiguration* 3. **Ludwig van Beethoven** - *Symphony No. 3 Eroica* **About This Performance:** March heralds a powerful musical experience with a program that showcases the depth of human emotion and artistic expression. Beethoven's Eroica Symphony, one of his most celebrated works and his personal favorite, delves into the essence of humanity. Richard Strauss' tone poem, *Death and Transfiguration*, portrays the reflective and transformative thoughts of a dying artist. Additionally, this concert marks the first performance by Symphony San Jose of a work by Arvo Pärt, the most performed contemporary composer globally. **Tickets:** - Available for purchase online. - Subscription options available for savings. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Symphony San Jose website or contact their ticket office at 408-286-2600.

### Event Description: Hollywood Spectacular Symphony San Jose **Event:** Hollywood Spectacular Symphony San Jose **Dates and Times:** - **Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.** - **Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.** **Venue:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA **Concert Length:** Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an intermission. **Pre-Concert Event:** Music Notes will occur one hour prior to the concert in the auditorium. **Tickets:** Available for purchase. Subscriptions offer savings. **Artists:** - **Conductor:** Peter Jaffe - **Orchestra:** Symphony San Jose **Program:** - **Erich Korngold:** The Adventures of Robin Hood - **Maurice Jarre:** Lawrence of Arabia - **Henry Mancini:** Breakfast at Tiffany’s - **John Barry:** Dances with Wolves - **Malcolm Arnold:** The Bridge on the River Kwai - **John Williams:** Schindler’s List - **James Horner:** Titanic **About This Performance:** A film’s score is essential in conveying mood, pace, and tension, setting the scene, and enhancing storytelling. Since 1939, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded the Oscar for Best Score. This concert celebrates films and composers who have won this prestigious award, capturing the perfect emotions that bring films to life. **Special Feature:** Introducing the inaugural **Orchestra Oscars**—an exclusive set of awards designed to honor and recognize the extraordinary individuals who bring passion, dedication, and joy to Symphony San Jose. From lighthearted and fun categories to the most esteemed accolades, these awards highlight the shining stars among us and pay tribute to the diverse talents that make our orchestra shine. The winners of these coveted Orchestra Oscars will be revealed throughout the concert, adding an element of thrill, excitement, and suspense. **Contact Information:** - **Ticket Office Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - **Phone Number:** 408-286-2600 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of film scores and the talented individuals who bring these masterpieces to life.

### Event Description: The Planets - An HD Odyssey **Event:** The Planets - An HD Odyssey **Presented by:** Symphony San Jose **Dates and Times:** - **Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.** - **Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.** **Venue:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA **Concert Length:** Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an intermission. **Pre-Concert Music Notes:** Occurs one hour prior to the concert in the auditorium. **Artists:** - **Conductor:** Tatsuya Shimono - **Performers:** Symphony San Jose and Women of the Symphony San Jose Chorale **Program:** 1. **Jessie Montgomery** - *Starburst* 2. **W.A. Mozart** - *Symphony No. 41 Jupiter* 3. **Gustav Holst** - *The Planets* **About This Performance:** Embark on the ultimate journey through our solar system with Symphony San Jose's breathtaking multimedia event. Experience Gustav Holst’s epic celestial masterpiece, *The Planets*, accompanied by awe-inspiring NASA images and footage projected onto a giant screen on stage. The concert begins with Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant *Starburst* and concludes with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final symphony, *Jupiter*, a piece long celebrated as one of the greatest symphonies in classical music. **Tickets:** - **Purchase Tickets:** Available online - **Subscription Options:** Subscribe and save **Contact Information:** - **Phone Number:** 408-286-2600 - **Ticket Office Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm Don’t miss this extraordinary event that combines the majesty of classical music with the wonder of space exploration. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience!

Grab your passport and join us for our season’s grand finale in Spain. Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, by far his best-known work, cemented his reputation as one of Spain’s most significant composers. We’ll also view the Iberian Peninsula through the lens of two visiting composers, Ravel (France) and Rimsky-Korsakov (Russian), and hear how each portrayed Spanish music through their distinct writing styles.