“Locals Night” Some of our very own Americans (our very own musicians!) form the backbone of this program, as TCSO’s “Resident Artists” take their turn in front of the orchestra. Stretching this metaphor to its limit: What’s more American than an old fashioned protest? Russian composer Shostakovich wrote his sardonic and witty Symphony #5 to protest his Soviet bosses through biting satire, lampooning and caricature. Feb 8, 2014
“American Brilliance” We celebrate the Bull Moose president Teddy Roosevelt with special guest Clay Jenkinson portraying and narrating the tough as nails president in composer Chris Brubeck’s musical biography and tribute. Also, no music celebrates the Great American West like Copland’s “Rodeo.” Jan 18, 2014
The Airborne Toxic Event with the Tulare County Symphony Orchestra **DON’T MISS THEIR FIRST WEST COAST SYMPHONY DATE!** It’s not every day a band comes to town with strong and longstanding ties to the community. TATE drummer, Daren Taylor, was born right here in Visalia. As if that wasn’t cool enough, Taylor’s grandparents started Taylor’s Hot Dogs (located at Center and Encina in Visalia) 60 years ago. Both his father and brother own and run it now. And as if THAT wasn’t cool enough, his father Jim Taylor served as Chief of …
“Holiday Merriment” The Central Valley’s Must See Holiday Tradition: Over 250 performers join to celebrate the best of the holiday through song and community. Sold out the past two seasons, make sure to get your tickets for this concert early! Dec 6, 2014
“A Night at the Opera” The Pomp, the Power and the Pathos: Join us for our “Night at the Opera” as we celebrate the very best and beloved of all opera music. Joining us will be a collection of great singers who live and/or trained right in the central valley and also our special international guest, violinist Haik Kazazyan, who returns to the TCSO to play music from “Carmen” and other opera classics. Featuring all your opera favorites, this concert has something for everyone. Yuxi Liu, Soprano Alix Jerinic, Soprano Zachary Sheely, …
TCSO Education Series “Divine Divas” Opera Favorites and orchestra selections Oct 22 – Oct 31, 2013
InVigorate In Vegas Visit Vegas–complete with Rhinestones and Furs–by hearing this fantastic and fun concerto this month, with a stop along the Main Street of America, Route 66. Cap it all off with the downright bubbly carbonation of Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. Program: Oct 19, 2013
YOLA Side-by-side with the LA Phil Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Sep 29, 2013
TCSO Opera Gala A local favorite, Russian violinist Haik Kazazyan returns to Visalia to help us celebrate our first Opera Gala. He performs the color Carmen Fantasty and other surprises, while a group of the brightest opera voices on the west coast sings a varite of opera favorites. Sep 21, 2013