Under the direction of Maestro Michael Nowak, the Santa Maria Philharmonic will present four distinctive concerts spanning classical traditions, seasonal celebrations, and cinematic entertainment during the 2025-26 season.

The opening night concert on Sept. 27, titled "Ravel Turns 150!", will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Maria.

The celebration of Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday will include:

Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 1, Op. 138, opening with dramatic power from Beethoven's opera Fidelio.

Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major with specialist soloist Gwendolyn Mok.

Copland's Billy the Kid Suite. American West storytelling through music.

The second concert, titled "Vivaldi Four Seasons," will be held Dec. 5 at The First Methodist Church in Santa Maria.

The traditional hol

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