The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra 2012-2013 season grand finale features music from the 18th century Classical Period, situated between the Baroque and Romantic eras. This period sought to emulate the ideals of Classical Greece. Classicism emphasized well-articulated formality, structural clarity and order, but included brighter contrasts and an element of simplicity.
Alessio Bax, an audience favorite, will be joining SBCO as the featured piano soloist. Mr. Bax is praised for creating "a ravishing listening experience" with his lyrical playing, insightful interpretations and dazzling facility. "His playing quivers with an almost hypnotic intensity," says Gramophone magazine, leading to "an out-of-body experience" (Dallas Morning News). Since taking first prizes at the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition and the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan, Bax has won audiences across the globe.

Rossini — L'Italiana in Algeri: Overture
Schubert — Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, D. 485
Intermission
Mozart — Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
Hahn Hall
Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Road
Single tickets on sale September 1st!
Before every concert, we invite you and your friends to enjoy the Supper Club, a delicious hot supper served buffet-style. Supper Club is a great place to make new friends, chat with current friends, and engage with other chamber music aficionados. We look forward to meeting you!
Food and beverage service starts at 6:00pm to give you plenty of time to get into the concert hall for the 7:30pm concert.
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