St.Clair Conducts Williams, Daugherty & Brahms
March 26 - March 28, 2026
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Flying Theme” from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
MICHAEL DAUGHERTY: Blue Electra
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4
Soar through an exhilarating evening of music that captures the thrill of flight and the spark of innovation. Experience the thrill of soaring melodies in John Williams’ Flying Scene from E.T., the electrifying fusion of jazz and orchestral power in Michael Daugherty's Blue Electra, inspired by aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, and the emotional grandeur of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. This concert lifts you to new heights of musical discovery.
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with Classical California host Alan Chapman.
Listen to Assistant Principal Violinist Jennise Hwang talk about Brahms' Symphony No. 4
Meet the Artist: Anne Akiko Meyers will be available for a Meet & Greet in the Box Circle level during intermission, Friday night only.
The Thursday, March 26 Performance by Anne Akiko Meyers is a Henri Temianka Distinguished Violinist Concert, made possible through a generous grant from Dr. Daniel Temianka and Dr. Zeinab Dabbah.
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