European tour with works by American and European composers

Embark on a breathtaking musical journey with Livermore, Lynbrook, and Monte Vista high school students as they bring their European tour to the world’s stage. In the iconic Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein, this collaborative extravaganza unfolds with a rich tapestry of works that honor the depth of the classical tradition and the dynamism of contemporary wind orchestra literature. Experience the dramatic thrust of Béla Smetana’s “Overture to the Opera ‘The Bartered Bride’,” followed by the spirited “Seven O’Clock Shout” by Valerie Coleman. The concert climbs to a soaring pinnacle with Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov’s “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18” (first movement, Moderato) featuring Helen Chen at the piano, and the Hungarian Dance No. 5 in F♯ minor by Johannes Brahms. Touch the stars with John Williams’ iconic “Flying Theme from ‘E.T.’,” and then dive into the pungent textures of Rossano Galante’s “The Redwoods.” The program also delights with Václav Nelhýbel’s festive “Festive,” Leonard Bernstein’s uplifting “Make Our Garden Grow” from the operetta “Candide” (arranged by Joseph Kreines), the colorful “In Living Color” by Katahj Copley, and a resounding salute to liberty with John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Don’t miss this spectacular showcase of youthful virtuosity, artistic excellence, and international collaboration—tickets and details are just a click away.