The San Gabriel Valley Symphony proudly presents its annual Festival Concert, a vibrant Side-by-Side celebration uniting professional musicians and student artists from across the San Gabriel Valley community.
Get TicketsThe San Gabriel Valley Symphony proudly presents its annual Festival Concert, a vibrant Side-by-Side celebration uniting professional musicians and student artists from across the San Gabriel Valley community. Led by Music Director Henry Shin, Artistic Director Alex Deng, and Guest Conductor Raphaela Lacerda, this special evening highlights mentorship, artistry, and the transformative power of music across generations.
This year’s Festival Concert is also a benefit performance, with proceeds supporting the Symphony’s educational programs, youth mentorship initiatives, and commitment to cultural access throughout the region.
The program opens with the San Gabriel Valley Overture, composed by Cameron Moody — a bold and uplifting tribute to the spirit, diversity, and resilience of our community.
Violinist Eric Cheng takes center stage in the soaring First Movement of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor. Sweeping, dramatic, and richly lyrical, this Romantic masterpiece showcases both virtuosic brilliance and heartfelt expression.
The internationally acclaimed duo Two Piano Journey performs Francis Poulenc’s Double Piano Concerto, a dazzling and witty work filled with Parisian elegance, rhythmic vitality, and luminous orchestral color.
Audiences will also be transported by “One Summer’s Day” from Spirited Away, Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli score that captures nostalgia, wonder, and quiet emotional depth.
The evening concludes with Malagueña de Esperanza, composed by David Hernandez, featuring a fiery guitar solo that brings electrifying passion to this rhythmically charged celebration of hope and heritage.
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
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
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.
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The San Gabriel Valley Symphony, a program of Arts Bridging The Gap, exists to educate and inspire new audiences through the performing arts. Through world-class performances, collaboration with community stakeholders, and authentic storytelling, we connect audiences to live performance as a pillar of community celebration rooted in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.
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