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Seeking Enlightenment

Music has the ability to lift the soul, providing healing and balance, especially in challenging times like the ones we've been experiencing in recent years. The Monterey Symphony is offering a season of soul-lifting music which began with "Emergence" in November, as we emerged from the pandemic's darker times. The series, which is led by Musical Director Jayce Ogren, continues this week with "Enlighten," featuring selections from modern composer Jessie Montgomery interwoven with classical pieces by Beethoven and Mozart. The Beethoven piece, Piano Concerto No. 2, features award-winning pianist Ron Dank. Dank is acclaimed for his mastery of a wide range of musical styles and has appeared as a soloist around the world. The series continues with "Eternal" in March, "Ethereal" in April and "Elemental" in May. [PM]

7:30pm Saturday, Feb. 18 and 3pm Sunday, Feb. 19. Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and 9th Avenue, Carmel. $44-$85. 620-2048, montereysymphony.org