https://www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/stories-from-home/

Embark on a soul-stirring journey with Berkeley Symphony’s Stories From Home. Silvestre Revueltas’ Redes Suite immerses you in the vibrant world of Mexican fishing communities, while Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, featuring acclaimed soprano soloist Lisa Delan, evokes nostalgic charm. Kris Bowers’ For a Younger Self invites introspection through Grammy-winning violinist Charles Yang’s enchanting and expressive musicianship. Experience the magical allure of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, a fusion of jazz, Latin rhythms, and classical motifs. Celebrate music’s power to unite and shape our collective stories.

Joseph Young, Conductor
Lisa Delan, Soprano
Charles Yang, Violin
Silvestre Revueltas, Redes Suite
Samuel Barber, Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Lisa Delan
Kris Bowers, For A Younger Self (Bay Area Premiere), Charles Yang
Bernstein, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Free Pre-Concert Chat 1 hour before the show. These informative and engaging pre-concert talks offer fascinating insights into the music you are about to experience. Learn about the program’s cultural and historical context, along with guided listening. Additionally, there will be live interviews with guest artists, composers, and orchestra musicians! Music talks take place one hour before all Symphonic Series concerts.