"Imagine if EVERY time you went to the cinema, the movie was perfectly crafted, beautifully written and brilliantly performed…was breathtaking with excitement, heartbreaking with emotion and completely satisfying. Well, that's why I love going to a symphony concert. I love classical music and we are so fortunate to have such an outstanding symphony orchestra in our town." ~William Gallagher

 
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Lara Downes performing "The Great Migration" by John Wineglass. Photo by Randy Tunnell

Storytelling music at its best

February 27, 2024

The Monterey Symphony continued its 77th season last weekend with a riveting program of storytelling music conducted by Jayce Ogren. At its heart, the much-anticipated world premiere of the piano concerto by composer-in-residence John Wineglass revealed again the Emmy winner's skill in holding a mirror to injustice within a container of hope, unwavering in both aspects.



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photo by Randy Tunnell

Classical seasons are almost here

October 27, 2023

Music lovers, the classical seasons begin soon, so it's time to give your calendars sparkling options for the concerts of 2023-2024. Here are programs of two of our longest running presenters: Monterey Symphony and Carmel Music Society.



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Associate conductor Brad Hogarth will lead the Monterey Symphony in “Love Letter to Hollywood.” (Manny Espinoza via Monterey Symphony)

The new music season begins

October 27, 2023

It's been a busy summer on the Monterey Peninsula, including such high-profile events as the U.S. Women's Open in Pebble Beach, the Carmel Bach Festival, and the recently concluded Car Week. With September comes our best weather and a gentle shift to the rhythms of autumn. And the new music seasons begin!