Violinist

Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers. Louise Farrenc was a concert pianist and composer who fought for women’s rights and would become the only female professor at the famed Paris Conservatoire during the 19th century. Her Symphony in G Minor sizzles with energy and drama. Rarely has there been a virtuosic performer that forever changed the direction of their instrument’s technique, as completely as Niccolò Paganini. Paganini’s virtuosity was astounding - legends surrounding his persona were numerous as many speculated that he must have made a pact with the devil himself to have been granted such talent. His 1st violin concerto will be performed by the amazing 14-year-old violinist, Lisa Saito. Our program concludes with music by a composer who would change the trajectory of classical music itself. Ludwig van Beethoven was the embodiment of the Revolutionary Artist, creating a seismic shift in the power and emotional drama of our repertoire. The 7th Symphony is as joyful and exuberant as any piece he would write - an affirmation of life, and a perfect way to lift our spirits into the new year.

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The Revolutionary Artist

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

In response to the popularity of these events, a free ticket is required for all Prelude Performances and Koret Young Performers Concerts. Free tickets can be requested at will call beginning one hour prior to the start of each concert or reserved online in advance on the day of the event after 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited and by general admission. Learn more about how to reserve your free ticket.

Koret Young Performers Concert III

Menlo School Campus

Koret Young Performers Concert II

Extraordinary concerts performed by the Young Performers program artists of the Chamber Music Institute.

Koret Young Performers Concert I

Violin Concerto No. 1

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

Violinist

Lisa Saito

Events

Past events

Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

The Revolutionary Artist · San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

Aug 5, 2023

Koret Young Performers Concert III · Music@Menlo

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 1 by Paganini

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

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