### Event Description: Jon Nakamatsu and the Jazz Age Symphony San Jose

#### Event Overview
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Symphony San Jose kicks off the new season with "Jon Nakamatsu and the Jazz Age." This spectacular concert will transport you back to the Roaring Twenties, featuring timeless classics and a celebration of the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue."

#### Event Details
- **Dates and Times:**
  - **Saturday, October 5, 2024** at **7:30 p.m.**
  - **Sunday, October 6, 2024** at **2:30 p.m.**
- **Venue:** California Theatre, San Jose, CA
- **Concert Length:** Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an intermission
- **Pre-Concert Festivities:** Begin one hour prior to the concert in the auditorium

#### Featured Artists
- **Conductor:** Elinor Rufeizen
- **Piano:** Jon Nakamatsu
- **Orchestra:** Symphony San Jose

#### Program
- **George Gershwin:** "An American in Paris"
- **Aaron Copland:** "Piano Concerto"
- **George Gershwin:** "Rhapsody in Blue" (100th Anniversary)
- **Maurice Ravel:** "Boléro"

#### About This Performance
Step into the glamour and excitement of the Jazz Age as Symphony San Jose presents a concert that highlights the era's classical music. The centerpiece of the evening is George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue," performed by San Jose’s favorite hometown pianist, Jon Nakamatsu. The program also includes Gershwin’s "An American in Paris" and Ravel’s "Boléro," two of the most iconic pieces in the orchestral repertoire.

#### Special Activities
- **Prohibition Party:** Enhance your evening with our Opening Night Prohibition Party. Enjoy cocktails at our secret symphony speakeasy bar, live jazz music, dinner with San Jose’s elite, and the chance to bid on exclusive auction prizes. The festivities continue after the concert with an exclusive dessert reception featuring our musicians and guest artists.

#### Additional Information
- **Dress Code:** Embrace the 1920s style and join us in celebrating the Jazz Age.
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Subscribe and save for the season.

#### Contact Information
- **Ticket Office Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- **Phone Number:** 408-286-2600

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the Jazz Age with Symphony San Jose. Buy your tickets today and be part of an evening filled with music, history, and celebration!

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