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
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Program 2
Martin, Mahler
January 25, 7:30 p.m.Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center
January 26, 2:30 p.m.Los Altos United Methodist Church
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Program 3
Mendelssohn, Frank, Haydn
March 1, 7:30 p.m. Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center
March 2, 2:30 p.m. Los Altos United Methodist Church
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Program 4
Brahms and Schubert
May 3, 7:30 p.m. Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center
May 4, 2:30 p.m. Los Altos United Methodist Church
Meet the Orchestra
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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”.
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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.
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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.