Holst’s best-known composition The Planets evokes planetary gods such as War, Peace, and Magic in an unforgettably powerful orchestral experience. Hindemith’s legendary viola concerto Der Schwanendreher features rising star viola virtuoso Emad Zolfaghari. We also will present the much-anticipated world premiere of Voices by Santa Cruz native Benjamin Goodwin.

CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT 2
The Planets
Benjamin Goodwin: World Premiere of Voices
Paul Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher
Gustav Holst: The Planets

FEATURED SOLOIST
Emad Zolfaghari, viola

CONCERT DATES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM, Civic Auditorium
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM, Henry J. Mello Center
Doors open at 12:45 PM | Pre-concert talk at 1:00 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

OPEN REHEARSAL
Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (doors open at 7 PM) Learn more about open rehearsals here.

SPONSORS
Concert Sponsors: Garth Illingworth in memory of Wendy Illingworth; Nancy Van Natta in memory of John Dickinson

Concert Co-Sponsors: Angela Chesnut, Lesley Harris