Santa Barbara Symphony: Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto (OPENING WEEKEND)

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OPENING WEEKEND Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre Plagued by self-doubt, Sergei Rachmaninoff had abandoned his music. When inspiration returned, he poured every ounce of longing and triumph into the concerto that made him immortal. Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann brings it to life. 'She displayed her own powerful technique,' raved Washington Classical Review. Nir Kabaretti also conducts Shostakovich's Fifth —a stirring masterpiece of courage, conflict, and survival. Go beyond the music with Conversations with Classical California! Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel for artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating musical insights, fun facts, and more! Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM The Artists Nir Kabaretti, conductor Michelle Cann, piano Repertoire Rachmaninoff | Piano Concerto No. 2 Shostakovich | Symphony No. 5 🔗Visit for more: TheSymphony.org