Romeo & Juliet - Symphony & Ballet Joint Season Opener

Two Art Forms. Twice the Excitement. One Unforgettable Weekend!

Raise a toast to the start of a thrilling new season! Your opening weekend journey begins with a complimentary glass of champagne and the electrifying first notes of the Santa Barbara Symphony’s 2025/26 Season. Under the skilled baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti, this festive performance is a celebration of collaboration and community as The Symphony and State Street Ballet unite! From the opening fanfare featuring Santa Barbara City College Brass, to Shakespeare’s timeless tale to Prokofiev’s sweeping score, Romeo & Juliet has captured hearts for centuries and will leave you spellbound in this unforgettable joint season opener.

Shostakovich | Festive Overture
Rachmaninoff | "Men's Dance*"* from Aleko
Prokofiev | Romeo and Juliet, Acts 1 & 2

Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
State Street Ballet
Santa Barbara City College Brass Band

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