North State Symphony

The 2026–2027 season has been announced.
Four bold concerts. Fresh perspectives.
Music that pushes beyond expectations.
From The American Spectrum to Carmen Reimagined, this is a season you won’t want to miss.

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If you could conduct any song, what would it be? Come take the podium at Conduct Us! at the Redding Farmers Market this Saturday, March 28 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Then join us for Brilliant Bartók, our season finale at the Cascade Theatre @ 7:30 p.m.

Sunday plans? Solved. Join us at Redding Public Market for brunch, local vendors and live music on the patio by a North State Symphony quartet. Come for the brunch, stay for the strings. This Sunday at Redding Public Market from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

We’re closing the season with something special ✨

Brilliant Bartók is bold, joyful, and full of energy — the kind of piece that reminds you why live music matters. Every section of the Symphony gets its moment to shine, and the result is electric 🎶

We’re also thrilled to welcome violinist Keila Wakao, winner of the Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition, for Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto in E minor. It’s one of those pieces that never gets old — soaring, passionate, and unforgettable 🎻

Come celebrate the finale with us 💙

📍 March 28, 2026 | Redding | 7:30 p.m.
📍 March 29, 2026 | Chico | 2 p.m.

Grab your tickets at northstatesymphony.org

We’re proud to share the results of our Young Artist Auditions!

High School Division
🥇 First Prize: Sasha Iwabuchi Fomin, violin
🥈 Second Prize: Lily Tao, piano

College/University Division
🥈 Gracie Benham, violin
🥈 Diana Yudina, flute

These outstanding young artists demonstrated remarkable artistry, technical excellence, and musical maturity. We are honored to celebrate their achievements and look forward to following their musical journeys.

Please join us in congratulating them! 👏✨

Join us this weekend!

Our second masterworks of the season brings a program for all.

FRANK Three Latin American Dances
ELGAR Cello Concerto in E minor, Adagio
GOUNOD Je veux vivre from Romeo and Juliet
BORODIN Polovtsian Dances
COPLAND Suite from Billy the Kid

The program also features our ⭐ Young Artist Audition winners ⭐ and a high-energy side-by-side performance with the Butte Youth Orchestra and Chamber Strings.

🎻 Join us this weekend. Grab your seats now!
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📍 Sat, Jan 31 | 7:30 PM (Chico)
📍 Sun, Feb 1 | 2:00 PM (Redding)

Brunch + live classical music = a perfect morning 🎶 Catch the North State Symphony Quartet this Sunday at

Join our Music Director for an exclusive behind-the-scenes this coming March!

Brought to you by our friends at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) this class includes a pre-rehearsal lecture, open rehearsal, and Q&A.

Experience the creativity, collaboration, and passion that bring great music to life in this unique and immersive symphonic journey.