About the performance

ConcertoFest with SGV Symphony
Presented by Two Piano Journey

The ConcertoFest, celebrating music and community in the San Gabriel Valley, is presented by Two Piano Journey, a mother-and-son duo Michelle Chen Kuo and Chris Kuo with Arts Bridging the Gap’s San Gabriel Valley Symphony featuring guest soloists and conductors from around the world in the heart of the SGV.  The program includes the Poulenc Double Piano Concerto performed by Michelle Chen Kuo and Christopher Kuo, the Matsuda Euphonium Concerto conducted by Liz I. Ornelas with soloist Arisa Makita, the first movement from the Bruch Violin Concerto, the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and several world premieres of concertos from emerging concert composers.

Getting to 

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

Getting there

Located in the heart of San Gabriel's historic Mission District, the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse is a beautifully preserved Spanish-style theater that has been a cornerstone of the community since 1927.

Get directions: 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776

Parking

Adjacent Lot: The parking lot next to the Playhouse offers 178 spaces. Parking is free on non-event days and costs $15 during performances .

Additional Options: Free parking is available at the Park & Ride lot located at 257 S. Mission Dr., just half a block west of the Playhouse, as well as on nearby streets

When to arrive

To ensure a smooth experience, it's advisable to arrive at least 60 minutes before your event. This allows ample time for parking, locating your seat, and exploring the historic venue. Latecomers will be seated during an appropriate pause in the performance, at the discretion of the house staff.

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

Two Piano Journey Presents ConcertoFest

The gateway to the arts in
the San Gabriel Valley.

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