Season Opener Concert: British Invasion

Presented by Golden State Youth Orchestra

Violinist Charisse Chao in a blue dress against a rust background

Dr. Yun Song Tay conducts a vibrant program featuring Vaughan Williams’ Wasps Overture, Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2. The evening also highlights violinist Charisse Chao, a junior at Lynbrook High School and prizewinner of numerous competitions including the Silicon Valley Philharmonic Music Competition, United States International Music Competition, and Great Composers Competition. Charisse previously performed as a soloist with GSYO and joined the orchestra’s 2024 European tour. She returns to the stage to perform Lalo’s dazzling Symphonie Espagnole.

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City: San Jose
Price Range:
$18 to $25
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Program Items

Britten The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Vaughn Wiliams The Wasps Overture
Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2
Lalo Symphonie Espagnole

Performers

Dr. Yun Song Tay Conductor
Charisse Chao Soloist

California Theatre

California Theatre

345 South 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95113
United States