OPEN REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
10AM-12:30PM
July 30 (10-1pm), 31
Aug 9
2:30-5PM
July 29
Aug 1 (2:30-5:30), 7, 8, 9
4PM-6:30PM
July 31 (Conductors/Composers Workshop open rehearsal)
7-9:30PM
Rehearsal times and programs are subject to change without notice.
OPEN REHEARSALS + TALKS
You’re invited to discover what increasing numbers of Festival fans have already realized—Open Rehearsals are a dynamic precursor to the concerts themselves. As the community of conductors, musicians, and composers sculpt pieces for performances, you have the chance to watch the music come to life. These free events are now available in person and live-streamed to you anywhere!
Wondering what to expect at an Open Rehearsal? Simply enter the auditorium and select your favorite seat! The atmosphere is relaxed, you are free to come and go, but please endeavor to be as quiet as possible, even when the artists are simply talking to each other. The orchestra appreciates your support during these important working sessions! Food and drink are not allowed in the Auditorium, outside of spill-proof water containers.
If you are viewing online please visit our website at any of the designated times. Thank you!
TALKS:
Friday, August 2, 7:00-7:30pm
Opening Night Pre-Concert Talk with Festival Music Director/Conductor Cristian Măcelaru and Executive Director D. Riley Nicholson. Tickets are required for the pre-concert dinner–the talk is free!
Saturday, August 3, 1:30-2:30pm
Meet the Composers
Free! Attend at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium or watch via livestream.
Thursday, August 8, 6:15-6:45pm
Free! Pre-Rehearsal Talk with Creative Lab composer Bora Yoon and producer Annie March joined by Executive Director D. Riley Nicholson.
Friday, August 9, 1:45-2:15pm
Free! Pre-Rehearsal Talk with composer Juan Pablo Contreras and Santa Cruz local arts group Esperanza del Valle.
View details on upcoming rehearsals below. Please note: all rehearsal times and programs are subject to change with notice.
Click here to download a PDF of our Live Rehearsal Schedule.
10:00am-12:30pm
Grime- Violin Concerto (w. Leila Josefowicz)
Young- Tread Softly
Al-Zand- Al Hakawati