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Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Chili Ekman, violin

Program — Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances — full of rhythmic energy and fire —makes you tap those toes

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto — soaring melodies and dazzling pyrotechnics performed by a teenage wonder

William Grant Still: Danzas de Panama — elegant string texture, ranging from soulful to delightful

Kodály: Dances of Galánta — spirited romp through some of old Hungary’s most infectious dance tunes

Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Tracy Grand Theatre Box Office at (209) 831-6858 or by visiting their website at https://atthegrand.org/events/stockton-symphony-dance-rhythms-featuring-pater-jaffe-conductor-chili-ekman-violin/

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Chili Ekman, violin

Program — Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances — full of rhythmic energy and fire —makes you tap those toes

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto — soaring melodies and dazzling pyrotechnics performed by a teenage wonder

William Grant Still: Danzas de Panama — elegant string texture, ranging from soulful to delightful

Kodály: Dances of Galánta — spirited romp through some of old Hungary’s most infectious dance tunes

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Terrence Wilson, piano

Program — Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice — humorous tale of a newbie’s foray into the magical realm

Liszt: Totentanz — international star delivers fiery drama, pianistic fireworks!

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique — blockbuster musical epic of romance and fantasy

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Terrence Wilson, piano

Program — Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice — humorous tale of a newbie’s foray into the magical realm

Liszt: Totentanz — international star delivers fiery drama, pianistic fireworks!

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique — blockbuster musical epic of romance and fantasy

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, alto saxophone

Program — Lowden: Armed Forces Salute — following Veteran’s Day, honoring those who’ve served our country

Gershwin: Selections from Porgy and Bess — upbeat medley captures beloved hits

John Williams: Escapades from Catch Me if You Can — Sax takes the spotlight in this brilliant score.

Amy Beach: “Gaelic” Symphony — Romantic, full-blown orchestral tapestry

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Monica Danilov, mezzo-soprano

Program — Kick off your holiday festivities with Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, sing-along carols, excerpts from the Nutcracker, Frozen, and many more!

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Gabriela Martinez, piano

Program — Alex Orfaly: Sol Invictus — Our own timpanist has penned a colorful, imaginative world premiere

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 — A fabulous soloist takes us down memory lane in an all-time favorite

Musorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition — inspired by an art gallery, stunningly orchestrated, and ending with one of the repertoire’s grandest finales

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Gabriela Martinez, piano

Program — Alex Orfaly: Sol Invictus — Our own timpanist has penned a colorful, imaginative world premiere

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 — A fabulous soloist takes us down memory lane in an all-time favorite

Musorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition — inspired by an art gallery, stunningly orchestrated, and ending with one of the repertoire’s grandest finales

Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition creates fascinating connections between sight and sound. From a ballet of chicks in their shells to the folklore character of Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev, this brilliant collection sparks the imagination. Along the way we explore together the music's structure, captivating rhythms and melodies,colorful symphonic textures, and informative tie-ins with literature, history, and mathematics. With Maestro Peter Jaffe as conductor and host, the Stockton Symphony's Steppin' Out series has provided highly educational and entertaining programs to enthusiastic young audiences for over two decades. Many thanks for your participation-and make sure to reserve space for your students soon!

Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition creates fascinating connections between sight and sound. From a ballet of chicks in their shells to the folklore character of Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev, this brilliant collection sparks the imagination. Along the way we explore together the music's structure, captivating rhythms and melodies,colorful symphonic textures, and informative tie-ins with literature, history, and mathematics. With Maestro Peter Jaffe as conductor and host, the Stockton Symphony's Steppin' Out series has provided highly educational and entertaining programs to enthusiastic young audiences for over two decades. Many thanks for your participation-and make sure to reserve space for your students soon!

Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition creates fascinating connections between sight and sound. From a ballet of chicks in their shells to the folklore character of Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev, this brilliant collection sparks the imagination. Along the way we explore together the music's structure, captivating rhythms and melodies,colorful symphonic textures, and informative tie-ins with literature, history, and mathematics. With Maestro Peter Jaffe as conductor and host, the Stockton Symphony's Steppin' Out series has provided highly educational and entertaining programs to enthusiastic young audiences for over two decades. Many thanks for your participation-and make sure to reserve space for your students soon!

Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition creates fascinating connections between sight and sound. From a ballet of chicks in their shells to the folklore character of Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev, this brilliant collection sparks the imagination. Along the way we explore together the music's structure, captivating rhythms and melodies,colorful symphonic textures, and informative tie-ins with literature, history, and mathematics. With Maestro Peter Jaffe as conductor and host, the Stockton Symphony's Steppin' Out series has provided highly educational and entertaining programs to enthusiastic young audiences for over two decades. Many thanks for your participation-and make sure to reserve space for your students soon!

Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition creates fascinating connections between sight and sound. From a ballet of chicks in their shells to the folklore character of Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev, this brilliant collection sparks the imagination. Along the way we explore together the music's structure, captivating rhythms and melodies,colorful symphonic textures, and informative tie-ins with literature, history, and mathematics. With Maestro Peter Jaffe as conductor and host, the Stockton Symphony's Steppin' Out series has provided highly educational and entertaining programs to enthusiastic young audiences for over two decades. Many thanks for your participation-and make sure to reserve space for your students soon!

Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition creates fascinating connections between sight and sound. From a ballet of chicks in their shells to the folklore character of Baba Yaga and the Great Gate of Kiev, this brilliant collection sparks the imagination. Along the way we explore together the music's structure, captivating rhythms and melodies,colorful symphonic textures, and informative tie-ins with literature, history, and mathematics. With Maestro Peter Jaffe as conductor and host, the Stockton Symphony's Steppin' Out series has provided highly educational and entertaining programs to enthusiastic young audiences for over two decades. Many thanks for your participation-and make sure to reserve space for your students soon!

Conductor Victoria Bond, guest conductor

Program — Celebrate chart-toppers from this iconic singer/songwriter, featuring a guest conductor who led the orchestra for “The Genius” Ray Charles on tour — she’ll treat us to some amazing stories!

Conductor Victoria Bond, guest conductor

Program — Celebrate chart-toppers from this iconic singer/songwriter, featuring a guest conductor who led the orchestra for “The Genius” Ray Charles on tour — she’ll treat us to some amazing stories!

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Isaac Pastor-Chermak, cello

Program — Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte for Strings — haunting, captivating creation from a Pulitzer winner

Haydn: Cello Concerto in D — One of our own takes the spotlight in this stylish charmer

Dvořák: Serenade for Strings — wistful, passionate, ending in an energetic blaze of glory

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Isaac Pastor-Chermak, cello

Program — Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte for Strings — haunting, captivating creation from a Pulitzer winner

Haydn: Cello Concerto in D — One of our own takes the spotlight in this stylish charmer

Dvořák: Serenade for Strings — wistful, passionate, ending in an energetic blaze of glory

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Program — Experience this heartfelt and powerful emotional journey, featuring pieces written by imprisoned and banned composers.

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Program — Experience this heartfelt and powerful emotional journey, featuring pieces written by imprisoned and banned composers.

Conductor Peter Jaffe, Music Director

Guest Artist Ralph Cato, baritone

Program — Saddle up and head on out for a musical roundup including everything from Bonanza and The Big Country to Rawhide and Blazing Saddles! Not required, but feel free to sport your Western duds.