A series of “firsts” provides a special treat for the young and the young at heart during the San Bernardino Symphony’s annual family concert. Accompanied by his brother, film producer Edoardo Ponti as narrator and mentor Nancy Woods, Maestro Carlo Ponti, Jr. demonstrates his considerable talents with both the baton and the piano in conducting and performing Saint-Saens’ hilarious Carnival Of The Animals.

January 18, 2009

Maestro Carlo Ponti Jr. and your San Bernardino Symphony join forces with the CSUSB Symphonic Chorus in a thrilling performance of Stravinsky’s Mass. Renowned pianist Norman Krieger returns to the California Theater stage to the delight of the San Bernardino audience as he accompanies the Orchestra in performing Brahms’ passionate First Piano Concerto.

March 21, 2009

The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra concludes it’s 80th anniversary season with an unforgettable and historic performance of Mahler’s towering Fifth Symphony. The Orchestra assembles the largest group of musicians in its 80 year history for this monumental performance; guaranteed to be an unforgettable event in any music lover’s life.

May 9, 2009

The Inland Valley Symphony presents favorites from the Broadway stage and Hollywood silver screen featuring outstanding vocalists John Atkins and Catherine Ireland performing their exciting renditions of songs from West Side Story, Porgy and Bess, My Fair Lady, Cole Porter’s songbook and more.  A Duke Ellington Medley and A Salute to the Big Apple add a touch of pizzazz to this sparkling program of some of the world’s best-loved music.

May 3, 2009