Maestro Michael Nowak and the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra lead an orchestral excursion across Europe and the United States for the closing performance of the 2023-2024 concert season.

Celebrated 20th Century composer Aaron Copland captures the American midwest in The Tender Land Orchestral Suite, a snapshot of the themes from his beloved opera The Tender Land. Hungarian composer Béla Bartók explores folk melodies of his home country in the personal orchestral composition Hungarian Pictures. The Santa Maria Philharmonic welcomes guest violin soloist Jessica Guideri to help close the concert and season with a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, the late 19th Century French composer’s musical depiction of Spain.

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 concert goers. The lecture will be held just before the concert, beginning at 6:50PM and ending at 7:10PM.

Complete Program:

Aaron Copland The Tender Land Orchestral Suite
Béla Bartók Hungarian Pictures
Édouard Lalo Symphonie Espagnole

Event Details:

Saturday, April 27, 2024

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grace Baptist Church

605 E. McCoy Lane

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Ticket Pricing:

General $45
Senior/Military $40
Students $15

Kids ( 18 yrs old & younger) Free with promo code KIDSFREE
Preferred Seating $50

Let’s SAFELY Listen Local Live! All current state and county health guidelines will be observed.

Please check our website https://smphilharmonic.org for updates, event cancellations, or postponements.

For questions or assistance with ticket purchases, please call the Santa Maria Philharmonic office at (805) 925-0412.

Musical Travelogue

Fourth Concert of the 2023-2024 Concert Season