This event is in the past.It took place on May 9, 2026 at Lesher Center for the Arts.
Classical Music
Classical MusicSofya Gulyak tackles Rachmaninoff's legendary Piano Concerto No. 3, the "Mount Everest" of concertos, alongside Borodin's dramatic Russian-folk symphony and a world premiere. Sip signature cocktails at your seat and hit the photo booth: this is classical music without the stuffiness.
Leeds competition winner
world premiere commission
Russian repertoire
relaxed concert format
Tips
🎼"achiev[ing] a remarkable fusion of idioms" (The New York Times)
🍸cocktails allowed at your seat during the show
🎤free pre-concert talk starts one hour before
$50-$110
California Symphony: Heroic Rachmaninoff
Walnut Creek
Classical MusicClassical MusicSofya Gulyak tackles Rachmaninoff's legendary Piano Concerto No. 3, the "Mount Everest" of concertos, alongside Borodin's dramatic Russian-folk symphony and a world premiere. Sip signature cocktails at your seat and hit the photo booth: this is classical music without the stuffiness.
Leeds competition winner
world premiere commission
Russian repertoire
relaxed concert format
Tips
🎼"achiev[ing] a remarkable fusion of idioms" (The New York Times)
🍸cocktails allowed at your seat during the show
🎤free pre-concert talk starts one hour before
$50-$110
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