John O'Conor plays Beethoven's "Emperor"
We look forward to welcoming the legendary Irish pianist John O'Conor, known especially for his authoritative performances of Beethoven, who will join the Symphony in the beloved "Emperor" Concerto.
Friday, Mar 9, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Fox Theatre
2215 Broadway St., Downtown, Redwood City
Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Flint Center/DeAnza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., De Anza College, Cupertino

Program:
Charles Stanford : Irish Rhapsody, No. 1
Aaron Copland: Suite from Billy the Kid
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 72 ("Emperor")
     John O'Conor, piano

The "New World" & a Virtuoso Debut
The concert begins with Samuel Barber's dark-hued First Essay, and we present the Peninsula Symphony debut of another virtuoso First Prize winner of the celebrated Irving M. Klein International String Competition.
Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Fox Theatre
2215 Broadway St., Downtown, Redwood City
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Flint Center/DeAnza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., De Anza College, Cupertino

Program:
Barber: Essay No. 1
TBA: Concerto
     2011 Klein Competition winner
Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 ("From the New World")