Puccini’s La bohème

The Granada Theatre 1214 State S, Santa Barbara

Puccini's La bohème Music Academy's Summer Opera The time: 2011. The place: Brooklyn, New York. This is the setting for this unique vision of Puccini’s most famous opera. A time of restless energy, and a spirit of protest that led to Occupy Wall St. It’s a La bohème unlike any you’ve ever seen. featuring an appearance by …

$7 – $55

Puccini’s La bohème (Matinee)

The Granada Theatre 1214 State S, Santa Barbara

Puccini's La bohème Music Academy's Summer Opera The time: 2011. The place: Brooklyn, New York. This is the setting for this unique vision of Puccini’s most famous opera. A time of restless energy, and a spirit of protest that led to Occupy Wall St. It’s a La bohème unlike any you’ve ever seen. featuring an appearance by …

$7 – $55

Percussion Showcase

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Showcase Series Percussion Studio The unsung heroes of the classical world finally have their place in the sun. From the loud and proud sounds of the drum to the softer notes of the cymbal, tambourine, and triangle, the percussion showcase shows how the right collisions can make beautiful music

$7 – $40

Teaching Artists Showcase: Quartet for the End of Time

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Showcase Series A CLASSICAL IMMERSION Rich and complex pieces from Schubert and Messaien showcase a multitude of instruments, including violin, piano, clarinet, and cello.

$7 – $40

Chamber Night #4: Schreker to Shostakovich

Lehmann Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd, Santa Barbara

Chamber Nights Series UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Long ago, small groups of classical musicians entertained nobility in the elegant salons where they held court. The music was designed for the space – intimate, inviting, elegant in every detail. Today, modern audiences can partake in this experience in a less formal setting, with a series of …

$7 – $45

x2: Sundial & Dvořák’s String Quintet No. 2

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

x2 Series Apprentice meets Legend Imagine as an aspiring tennis pro, you get an hour on the court with Venus Williams or Rafael Nadal. Or, as an early career golf talent, hitting the links with Tiger Woods? x2 is the classical music version of this dream – realized before a live audience. This unique series …

$7 – $55

Picnic Concert #3: Samuel Carl Adams’ Etudes

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Picnic Concert featuring the world premiere of Samuel Carl Adams' Études for solo piano What could be more delightful than pre-concert picnic in the gorgeous Academy gardens? This series features our most fellow driven music. Fellows choose their own works for the program, put together their own ensembles, and share for your listening pleasure. Bring …

$7 – $40

Cello Fest

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Cello Fest SPECIAL EVENT What happens when you get 3 cellos on a stage? How about 4? 8? Or even 12? Take advantage of a unique opportunity to hear complex, challenging, and masterful pieces that can only be played with a veritable choir of cellos.

$7 – $40

Young People’s Chorus & SING!

The Lobero Theatre 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara

SING! Concert SPECIAL EVENT Our famed SING! children’s choir joins forces with the Young People’s Chorus of NYC – an innovative program that has become the model for children’s choruses around the world. See how pairing with the “Chorus of the World” takes our SING!ers to the next level. ABOUT SING!

$7 – $40

Chamber Night #5: Dohnanyi & Schumann

Lehmann Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd, Santa Barbara

Chamber Nights Series UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Long ago, small groups of classical musicians entertained nobility in the elegant salons where they held court. The music was designed for the space – intimate, inviting, elegant in every detail. Today, modern audiences can partake in this experience in a less formal setting, with a series of …

$7 – $45

Academy Festival Orchestra: Symphonic Dances

The Granada Theatre 1214 State S, Santa Barbara

JoAnn Falletta conducts Ravel & Rachmaninoff This season’s superstar conductors have led the most acclaimed orchestras in the U.S and the world, and join us in Santa Barbara to conduct the brilliant fellows that comprise the Academy Festival Orchestra. Our most popular series is back.

$7 – $55

Solo Piano Showcase

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Showcase Series: Solo Piano A CLASSICAL IMMERSION These world-class pianists navigate the keyboard with unparalleled skill, creating an unforgettable performance that will leave you in awe.

$7 – $40

x2: Jake Heggie & Brahms Piano Quintet

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

x2 Series Apprentice meets Legend Imagine as an aspiring tennis pro, you get an hour on the court with Venus Williams or Rafael Nadal. Or, as an early career golf talent, hitting the links with Tiger Woods? x2 is the classical music version of this dream – realized before a live audience. This unique series …

$7 – $55

Picnic Concert #5 – Music Academy

Hahn Hall @ Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Picnic Concert "Savor the nature. Then the music" What could be more delightful than pre-concert picnic in the gorgeous Academy gardens? This series features our most fellow driven music. Fellows choose their own works for the program, put together their own ensembles, and share for your listening pleasure. Bring your own picnic and take a …

$7 – $40

Academy Festival Orchestra: Strauss & Tchaikovsky

The Granada Theatre 1214 State S, Santa Barbara

Hannu Lintu conducts featuring Strauss' Ein Heldenleben and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet This season’s superstar conductors have led the most acclaimed orchestras in the U.S. and the world, and join us in Santa Barbara to conduct the brilliant fellows that comprise the Academy Festival Orchestra. Our most popular series is back.

$7 – $55