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The Santa Maria Philharmonic proudly presents:
‘Opening Night - Ravel Turns 150’

FREE KIDS TICKETS (18 yrs old & younger), with purchase of an adult ticket. Enter promo code KIDSFREE at checkout when purchasing your adult tickets, and make it a family night!

Join the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Michael Nowak for the 2025-26 season-opening concert featuring imaginative orchestral music.

Maurice Ravel turns 150! The Santa Maria Philharmonic and Maestro Michael Nowak invite you to celebrate with the spectacular piano Concerto performed by noted Ravel specialist, Gwendolyn Mok. Also on the program is Copland’s ‘Billy the Kid’ - a tale of the American West. The concert opens with Beethoven’s powerful Leonore Overture, to his single Opera Fidelio.

There will be a pre-concert lecture that will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the music. This Pre-Concert Lecture is FREE and open to all concertgoers. The lecture will be held just before the concert, beginning at 6:50 PM and ending at 7:10 PM.

Complete Program:

Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 138 by Ludwig von Beethoven
Piano Concerto in G Major, by Maurice Ravel, soloist Gwendolyn Mok
Billy the Kid Suite, by Aaron Copland

Event Details:

Saturday, September 27, 2025

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grace Baptist Church

605 E. McCoy Lane

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Ticket Pricing:

General $50
Senior/Military $45
Students $15
Preferred Seating $55
Kids ( 18 yrs old & younger) Free with promo code KIDSFREE

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Concert #1 - Opening Night

First Concert of the 2025-2026 Concert Season!