Celebrating 25 Years
The North State Symphony proudly concludes its 25th season of world-class concerts in Northern California. Thank you for joining Maestro Scott Seaton and our musicians for a season filled with familiar favorites, new works, and inspiring experiences that sparked the imagination and showcased the immense possibilities of symphonic music.
September 19, 20 and 21, 2025
Gioacchino ROSSINI: L’Italiana in Algeri Overture
Richard STRAUSS: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon
Felix MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”
Featured Artists: James Pytko, clarinet, Michelle Keem, bassoon
October 25 & 26, 2025
See one of the most recognizable characters in film history, Frankenstein’s monster, played by Boris Karloff in this 1931 classic black and white film. Hear the North State Symphony accompany the film, performing the spooky score written by Grammy-nominated composer Michael Shapiro to enhance director James Whale’s horror movie experience.
January 31 & February 1, 2026
FRANK Three Latin American Dances
BOCCHERINI Cello Concerto in B-flat major, Adagio
GOUNOD Je veux vivre from Romeo and Juliet
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances
COPLAND Suite from Billy the Kid
March 28 & 29, 2026
SIBELIUS Finlandia
MENDELSSOHN’S Violin Concerto in E minor
BARTOK Concerto for Orchestra
Featured Artist: Keila Wakao, violin
