Symphony San Jose opens the 2026- 2027 Season by celebrating 250 years of the American spirit with music that reflects the nation’s past, present, and promise.
Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid has become synonymous with the American West. Drawing on folk tunes, wide-open harmonies, and cinematic energy, Copland captures the myth, optimism, and rugged individualism that helped shape the American imagination.
Pianist Joyce Yang, known for her brilliance, depth, and expressive power, delivers the Bay Area premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Rhapsody on America—a lyrical meditation on the American spirit that weaves together sweeping virtuosity, intimate reflection, and propulsive rhythmic energy. (Co-commissioned by Symphony San Jose)
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s greatest work, his New World Symphony, was composed during his time in the United States. Inspired by American landscapes and musical traditions, this symphony remains a profound reflection of cultural identity, hope, and discovery—ideas at the very core of the American experiment.
NOTE: This season celebrates Symphony San Jose’s 25th Anniversary.
SINGLE TICKET PRICES: $35 to $125. (Price includes all City and handling fees.). SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES: $90 to $672.
Special Youth Ticket price: Adult patrons may purchase single tickets for accompanying guests 17 years of age or younger at half price. Contact the Ticket Office for more information.
NOTE, An Added Attraction: Music Notes takes place one hour before curtain time in the main auditorium and includes an informative discussion, fun facts, insights, and interviews with featured guests. Music Notes is free of charge with your concert ticket. No reservations necessary, simply arrive one hour prior to the concert and take a seat wherever you’d like.
Photo of conductor Ken-David Masur by Beth Ross Buckley, courtesy of Symphony San Jose