Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed SCS principal cellist Jonah Kim performs Elgar’s intensely moving Cello Concerto. The program opens with Mascagni’s breathtaking Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana. Join us for a free street party before the concert!
CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT 1:
Scheherazade
Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana – Intermezzo
Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Op. 35
FEATURED SOLOISTS
Jonah Kim cello
Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou violin
CONCERT DATES
SATURDAY October 4 2025 at 7:30 PM Civic Auditorium
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
SUNDAY October 5 2025 at 2:00 PM Henry J. Mello Center
Doors open at 12:45 PM | Pre-concert talk at 1:00 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
SEASON OPENING STREET PARTY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 2025 at 5:00 PM in front of Civic Auditorium right before the concert. Free to attend. A Mediterranean-themed street party featuring live music dancing food trucks and more!
OPEN REHEARSAL
Friday October 3 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (doors open at 7 PM) Learn more about open rehearsals here.
SPONSORS
Concert Sponsors: Edward Houghton & Kathryn Cowan; Lani LeBlanc; Valerie Macken
Artist Sponsor: Dennis St. Peter & Alice Kollmann
Concertmaster Sponsor: Locatelli Moving & Storage
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
