Name: Twilight Delight 2027
Start: 2027-05-15T20:30:00
Location: Zittel Family Amphitheater

Folsom Lake Symphony

An evening of Romantic passion and vivid storytelling. Joshua Brown performs Max Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 1, filled with soaring melodies and virtuoso flair. The program concludes with Hector Berlioz’s groundbreaking Symphonie fantastique, a bold and imaginative journey through love, obsession, and fantasy.

Violinist Joshua Brown is recognized internationally for his expressive artistry, praised for his “richness of sound, elegance of reading, and commitment of every moment at the service of the work” (La Libre). He rose to global prominence following his success at the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, where he was awarded Second Prize along with both Audience Awards. In 2025, he received an Avery Fisher Career Grant and the CAG Louis and Susan Meisel Prize, and is represented by Concert Artists Guild.

Symphonie Fantastique

Folsom Lake College

A brilliant baritone makes his Folsom Lake Symphony debut and adorable young choristers join the celebration. Revel in The Night Before Christmas, Carol of the Bells, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year/Christmas Waltz, White Christmas, selections from The Nutcracker and The Sound of Music, O Holy Night, Symph-Hanukkah, a Christmas Pops sing-along, and many more goodies!

Sounds of the Season

Join us for our 4th annual Young Artists Recital. This very special event features the winners of our annual Young Artist Competition. Come hear the amazing talent of these rising musical stars—you’ll be able to say you “heard them when”.

Young Artists Recital

Grammy Award–winning guitarist Jason Vieaux headlines a program of sweeping Romantic expression and timeless melody. The evening opens with Wagner’s radiant Prelude to Lohengrin, followed by Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez—a cornerstone of the guitar repertoire known for its haunting beauty and emotional depth. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a powerful journey of fate, struggle, and triumph that remains one of the most compelling works in the symphonic canon.

Grammy Award–winning guitarist Jason Vieaux is internationally recognized for his virtuosity and expressive artistry. Praised by The New York Times as “virtuosic, flamboyant, dashing, and sometimes ineffably lyrical,” he is considered one of today’s leading classical guitarists.

Music from the Heart

Treat the entire family to a colorful collection of captivating tunes and an amazing Young Artist Competition winner. You’re gonna wanna dance in your seat as we explore the sonic and rhythmic adventures an orchestra provides, and you simply can’t beat the hands-on experience of our popular “instrument petting zoo!”

Family Concert: Dancin' in your Seat

Pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine joins the orchestra for an evening of monumental orchestral writing and virtuosic brilliance. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is a towering masterpiece of emotional depth and technical brilliance, renowned for its sweeping lyricism and formidable demands on the soloist.

The program concludes with Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a dazzling showcase for every section of the ensemble. Full of rhythmic energy, vibrant colors, and folk-inspired themes, it transforms the orchestra into a series of featured soloists in one of the 20th century’s most dynamic symphonic works.

Symphonic Masterworks

Get your cozy spot on the green, join in our annual salute to Armed Forces members, and tap your toes to popular upbeat selections. The tradition continues!

Twilight Delight 2027

Zittel Family Amphitheater

A powerful season finale celebrating unity, humanity, and joy. The program opens with a premiere of Chris Brubeck’s Rhythms of the Range, a new orchestral work inspired by jazz icon Dave Brubeck and narrated with Dave’s legendary voice.

The second half features one of the most iconic works in all of classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Monumental in scale and emotional scope, the symphony moves from darkness to triumph, culminating in the famous “Ode to Joy” finale—a choral celebration of brotherhood, hope, and shared humanity.

This performance brings together an exceptional roster of vocal soloists, the Sacramento Master Singers, and the Stockton Chorale, joining forces with the orchestra in Beethoven’s powerful call for unity. The result is a stirring season finale that reflects the enduring power of music to connect and inspire.