Arts Bridging the Gap’s San Gabriel Valley Symphony presents their Festival Concert Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm, a benefit concert celebrating highlights from SGV Symphony’s inaugural season, the students and artists who have shaped their journey, and the community t......More
Arts Bridging the Gap’s San Gabriel Valley Symphony presents their Festival Concert Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm, a benefit concert celebrating highlights from SGV Symphony’s inaugural season, the students and artists who have shaped their journey, and the community that made SGV Symphony possible. Led by Music Director Henry Shin, Artistic Director Alex Deng, and Guest Conductor Raphaela Lacerda, this special evening highlights mentorship, artistry, and the transformative power of music across generations. The concert will feature returning guest artists, student performers, and a collaborative artistic team coming together for a program that reflects the spirit of SGV Symphony’s first season. The program opens with the San Gabriel Valley Overture, composed by Cameron Moody — a bold and uplifting tribute to the spirit, diversity, and resilience of the community. Violinist Eric Cheng takes center stage in the soaring First Movement of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor. Sweeping, dramatic, and richly lyrical, this Romantic masterpiece showcases both virtuosic brilliance and heartfelt expression. The internationally acclaimed duo Two Piano Journey performs Francis Poulenc’s Double Piano Concerto, a dazzling and witty work filled with Parisian elegance, rhythmic vitality, and luminous orchestral color. Audiences will also be transported by One Summer’s Day from Spirited Away, Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli score that captures nostalgia, wonder, and quiet emotional depth. The evening concludes with Malagueña de Esperanza, composed by David Hernandez, featuring a fiery guitar solo that brings electrifying passion to this rhythmically charged celebration of hope and heritage. There are two ways to purchase tickets: in person and online. Tickets purchased in person and online are subject to a $3.70 service fee per ticket (all sales are final). 1) In person– Visit the Playhouse Box Office Thursdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm or day of show starting at 6:00pm. 2) Online– Click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button. PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, Playhouse events are presented by independent producers.
