The Southland Symphony Orchestra proudly presents a Southland Symphony Chamber Orchestra Special Event Concert on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Morgan Auditorium at the University of La Verne. This elegant afternoon program will feature internationally acclaimed pianist Jenny Soonjin Kim performing Mozart’s dramatic and deeply expressive Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 — one of Mozart’s most beloved and emotionally powerful concertos. The concert will also include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, a work that bridges the Classical and Romantic eras with brilliance, energy, and youthful boldness. The performance will be led by Southland Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, whose artistic leadership continues the orchestra’s mission of presenting great orchestral music with both artistic excellence and community accessibility. Praised for her expressive artistry and commanding technique, pianist Jenny Soonjin Kim has appeared internationally as soloist and chamber musician. Her performance of Mozart’s Concerto No. 20 promises an afternoon of virtuosity, elegance, and emotional depth. Audiences can expect a compelling and vibrant concert experience featuring two masterworks of the orchestral repertoire performed in the intimate setting of Morgan Auditorium. Tickets are $25 general admission and $15 for seniors and students. Tickets and donations are available online at: https://givebutter.com/southland-symphony-chamber-orchestra-13June2026

The Southland Symphony Orchestra (SSO) proudly presents its 2025–2026 Season Finale Concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM, in the beautiful sanctuary of Bethel Congregational Church. This thrilling season finale brings together sweeping Romantic masterworks and dazzling virtuosity, highlighted by internationally acclaimed cellist Ruslan Biryukov performing Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 by Antonín Dvořák—widely regarded as the “king” of cello concertos. Rich in lyricism and emotional depth, this beloved masterpiece stands as one of the most powerful works in the concerto repertoire. The program also features: • Concert Overture in D Major by Elfrida Andrée — a majestic and soaringly melodic work of striking brilliance • Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 by Johannes Brahms — an iconic symphony of profound intensity and timeless beauty

April 12, 2025 (Sunday) at 4pm

Haydn's powerful “Nelson Mass” performed by full symphony chorus and orchestra, with world-class soloists. Be sure to experience this performance before we take it to Carnegie Hall in June!