Master Sinfonia

Sounds That Inspire


Join us for a season of music that will nourish your soul.

Opening Concert!

October 18 and 20

Bach Suite No. 3 in D major
Hindemith Der Schwanendreher, with Emad Zolfaghari, viola (Klein Competition 2023 First Prize Winner )
Brahms
Symphony No. 3

Oct 18 (Friday), 7:30p Palo Alto HS Performing Arts Center
Oct 20 (Sunday), 2:30p Los Altos United Methodist Church

Upcoming concerts

Meet the Orchestra

  • Nobu

    Why did you choose the timpani?

    When I first got into classical music, almost 60 years ago, I was obsessed with Beethoven’s symphonies. Beethoven taught me the beauty and importance of the timpani. Six years later, when I joined my college orchestra, I had no hesitation in choosing the timpani as my instrument. But sometimes, when I’m asked why I chose timpani, I keep it simple and say, “because it’s the easiest instrument to play”.

  • Liane

    Tell us a little known fact about you

    Three generations of my family have played in the Master Sinfonia. My mom was principal cellist when the orchestra started under John Mortarotti, I have played in the orchestra for about 30 years and my son has played extra trumpet in concerts in the last few years.

  • Noah

    What do you do when you aren’t playing music?

    Music is my favorite hobby and I spend a lot of time rehearsing and practicing but I also love listening to opera and going to the movies. Pedro Almodóvar’s movies were the reason I learned Spanish and I’ve seen them all many times.