Concerts highlighting underrepresented composers, guest artists, plus two operas
SACRAMENTO, CA – January 28, 2025 – The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera (SP&O) today announces its concert schedule for the 2025-2026 season. The new season, which begins October 11, 2025, includes seven programs across nine concerts. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 pm and matinee performances will begin 2:00 pm at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
Among the highlights of the new season are four engagements with Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Ari Pelto, as well as concerts featuring renowned pianist Jeremy Denk and cellist Zlatomir Fung. Other guests include conductors Melisse Brunet, Sahar Nouri, and George Manahan.
Musical highlights include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 to close the season, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture, Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite, Faure’s Requiem, and Brahms’s Symphony No. 1. Opera will be an integral part of the season, with a performance of Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle and two fully staged performances of Verdi’s wildly popular La Traviata.
Next season the SP&O is committed to performing a variety of works by familiar and unfamiliar composers alike. Composers Dolores White, Jessie Montgomery, and Daniel Catán will have works featured throughout the season.“
Looking at next season’s programs, it’s impossible not to feel a tremendous sense of anticipation,” said Giuliano Kornberg, SP&O CEO. “The SP&O exists to provide our community with unparalleled classical music, and that is exactly what this new season will offer: dynamic, diverse music produced by exceptional talent.”
In addition to the exciting lineup of artists and programs, there is more good news for audiences. Ticket sales continue to be strong, with limited seats available for most concerts, leading to the SP&O adding a second performance for La Traviata in March and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in May. Subscribers will have the option of two ticket packages, with one including all evening performances and another including five Saturday evenings and two Sunday afternoons.
Subscription packages are on sale now, with seven-performance packages starting at $199. Single tickets will go on sale in August.
For a complete listing of SP&O 2025-26 programs, visit the 2025-2026 Season page.