Vallejo Symphony Orchestra is set to kick off its 2018-19 season on Oct. 14, and the star appears to be Ludwig van Beethoven. Three of the composer’s “Lenore” overtures from his opera “Fidelio” will be performed at all of VSO’s concerts this season. However, Beethoven will not be the only musician showcased by the VSO […]
Christina S to feature clothing at Vallejo Symphony fashion fundraiser
In Solano County, charitable causes are always fashionable. The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Christina S Fashion Destination in Benicia and Williamson & Company in Napa to host its first-ever fashion show and fundraiser at the Empress Theatre. The event will feature local figures modeling clothing from the two stores in a manner not […]
Benicia Middle Schoolers to sit in on exclusive performance of Vallejo Symphony Orchestra concert
Benicia Middle School’s band students will be joining more than 800 pupils from area schools to attend a pair of special Vallejo Symphony Orchestra performances at the Empress Theatre on Monday. The best part? They will have the auditorium just to themselves as they take in the sounds of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony. According […]
Review: Vallejo Symphony Orchestra opens season with triad of classical compositions
The Vallejo Symphony performed the first concert of its 2017-18 season to a packed house Sunday, celebrating its new permanent home at the Empress Theatre with a trio of classical works spanning the 18th to 19th centuries. Piano soloist Cecile Licad thrilled the packed house with impressive technical proficiency and careful sensitivity in the exciting […]
Violinist to join for Vallejo Symphony’s final concert of season
The sun is setting on Vallejo Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-17 season. What better way to cap it off than with a program titled “Evening”? Eagle-eyed concertgoers may have noticed a theme with this year’s main VSO concerts, namely that they all have been named after parts of the day as well as nicknames for symphonies by […]
Vallejo Symphony conductor’s brother to join Mare Island String Quartet for special performance
The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra has been a great showcase for the conducting talents of Marc Taddei since he took over as music director last year. With Feb. 12’s “Vallejo Symphony Presents” concert, the organization will showcase the talent of Taddei’s younger brother. Michel Taddei will be a guest performer on two pieces by the Mare […]
Teen cellist to perform with Vallejo Symphony Orchestra
Vallejo Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-17 season continues on Jan. 29 with its second concert. The first performance of the season was titled “Morning,” so it is only fitting that the next show would be titled “Noon.” The show will feature performances of great works by Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich and Ludwig van Beethoven. For the […]
Renowned pianist to be featured in first Vallejo Symphony Orchestra concert with new conductor
Oct. 30 will be the start of a new era for Vallejo Symphony Orchestra. It is Marc Taddei’s first show as permanent conductor. Taddei was one of three maestros to audition for the part, and he had his first performance with VSO in January. However, the first orchestra concert of VSO’s 2016-17 season— “Morning”— will […]
Female soprano ensemble to kick off Vallejo Symphony’s new season
In addition to its regular symphony concerts, Vallejo Symphony Orchestra likes to highlight other talented composers and groups through its Vallejo Symphony Presents series. For its first production of the 2016-17 season, Vallejo Symphony will be featuring the vocal and instrumental talents of Bella Sorella. Bella Sorella are an award-winning soprano ensemble who have […]
Review: Once again, VSO presentation lives up to its promise
THE VALLEJO SYMPHONY INVITED A PAIR OF SPECIAL GUESTS to perform together Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Vallejo. Violinist Franklyn D’Antonio and pianist Miles Graber performed an array of challenging and upbeat short works to what felt like a near-full house in the acoustically superior sanctuary room.