Peninsula Symphony

In 2 Days: Celebrate 250 years of American spirit with Peninsula Symphony under the summer sky! Join us on June 13 at Grant Park in Los Altos for a 6:30pm outdoor concert the whole family will love. Bring a picnic, relax, and enjoy great music together. The program features favorites like John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare, Gershwin’s I Got Rhythm, Joplin’s The Entertainer, and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, alongside works by Florence Price, Adolphus Hailstork, and more. Don't miss this Los Altos tradition with you favorite symphony orchestra. FREE ice-cream and awesome raffle prizes! See you there!

Pearl de la Motte is a star. Last chance to catch her this afternoon in San Mateo! https://peninsulasymphony.org/pearl-de-la-motte-may-26

[Scenes from the Rehearsal] Witness the intensity, emotion and artistry of 2024 International Klein Competition winner Pearl de la Motte, tomorrow (Campbell) and Sunday (San Mateo). Celebrate PSO Season 77 finale with us! Tickets: https://peninsulasymphony.org/pearl-de-la-motte-may-26

Just another day in Pearl’s life 🎻👸

Pearl and the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award! (NPR From The Top) Performing with Vijay Gupta Pearl was awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist award and she is so excited! Here she tells about her experience working with the "From the Top" program ...

Can you pick out Pearl from the talented De La Motte family? Yes! That's the one who would go on the win the 2024 International Klein Competition and perform with us for our Season 77 Finale on May 16 & 17.

Mansion Over The Hilltop - The de la Motte 7 Playing together as a family.

Peninsula Symphony mourns the loss of Michael Tilson Thomas, a towering figure in classical music and a defining artistic voice in the Bay Area. Through his visionary leadership of the San Francisco Symphony, he shaped generations of musicians and audiences alike. His legacy will continue to inspire our community for years to come.

It is with deep sadness that we let you know of Michael Tilson Thomas’s passing on April 22, 2026. In 2021, Michael was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, an aggressive type of brain cancer. Through his illness he continued to make music—a testament to his legacy as an artist and communicator. He was preceded in death by his husband Joshua Robison, and passed away at home surrounded by loved ones and family. Joshua and Michael are survived by their sisters, nieces and nephews. 💙
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📷 Brigitte Lacombe

[Scenes from the Rehearsal] Every season is dance season! Get ready for our annual family concert, Dance Dance Evolution, this weekend, featuring an incredible lineup of dancers from NYC and New Ballet San Jose. Also featured is this year’s Mindell Piano Competition winner, Meining Wu. Assistant Conductor Samantha Burgess conducts works by Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and more. Get your free tickets today!

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