"It was a concert that was challenging musically and intellectually - not your everyday local musical experience...[The program] was intriguing, effective, engaging and more than occasionally brilliant."
John Farrell of the Long Beach Press-Telegram
"The Downey Symphony is an artistic treasure. I am so grateful for the numerous inspiring collaborations we have had and look forward to more."
Norman Kreiger, Internationally renowned concert pianist and recording artist
"The city of Downey has a true musical gem in its midst..."
Elizabeth Pitcairn, Celebrated violin virtuoso who performs in partnership with the legendary 1720 "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius
"Maestra Sharon Lavery and the Downey Symphony are a perfect match. Beautiful music is always the result."
Terry Cravens, 25-year-member of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra
Upcoming Events
Join us for our next concert entitled Strings Spectacular on January 28, 2012 at the Downey Civic Theater, 8:00pm. The concert will feature the winner of the 2010 Downey Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition, Youjin Lee. See the Calendar section for more details...
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Young Artist Competition
Congratulations to Conrad Jones, winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition! Co-Second Place winners were Evin Blomburg, violin, and Benjamin Lash, cello.
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Message from the Music Director
Welcome to the Downey Symphony Orchestra’s 54th season! As always, we have a stellar lineup of guest artists for the upcoming season, plus some of your favorite symphonic classics. We begin the season honoring Downey’s Latin American culture with a program entitled “Fiesta!” Highlights of this concert include Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by 18-year-old prodigy, Tim Callobre, and the ever-popular Bolero of Ravel.
The talented string section of the Downey Symphony will be featured in our winter concert, along with the winner of the DSO Young Artist Competition, Youjin Lee.
Internationally renowned pianist, Kevin Fitz-Gerald, joins us for a powerful conclusion to the season with a performance of Liszt’s Piano Concerto No.1. This, in addition to a few Russian classics, promises to be a memorable evening.
Please join us for a series of concerts by an orchestra hailed as one of the best metropolitan orchestras in Southern California. The Downey Symphony and I look forward to seeing you at the concerts!
Sharon Lavery
President of the Downey Symphonic Society
Nick Frankart
nfrankart2000@yahoo.com
For further information:
Downey Symphonic Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 763
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 403-2944
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