2026 Masterpiece Series

Rachmaninoff 2nd Piano Concerto

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo

The sweeping romantic melodies of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s beloved Second Piano Concerto come alive in the hands of the amazing young, medal-winning pianist Harmony Zhu. George Gershwin captures the essence of his opera Porgy and Bess in his dazzling suite, Catfish Row. A spectacular opening to a spectacular season.

THE PROGRAM

Michael Christie, conductor
Harmony Zhu, piano

Smith/Key | The Star-Spangled Banner

Sousa | Stars and Stripes Forever March

Rachmaninoff | Piano Concerto No.2, in C minor, Op. 18

Gershwin | Suite from Porgy and Bess “Catfish Row”