“To have the National Endowment for the Arts' support canceled is basically saying that we are no longer valued — that the arts are no longer valued in America,” says Tom Parrish, managing director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre. kqed.org/arts/13975921/…

Wow, there were a lot of musicians on stage for California Symphony’s final performance of the season for UNFINISHED BRUCKNER at Lesher Center for the Arts. How many brass instruments can you spot? We are looking froward to seeing you again in September! 😎

CA Symphony Alliance's fashion show was held on Saturday, April 26th and the show raised $1,800 towards California Symphony's education programs. Thank you! Lafayette CA

HBD Richard Wagner! Check out this Spotify playlist of some of my favorite recordings of his music. open.spotify.com/playlist/2Cidf…

HBD Richard Wagner! Check out this article I wrote about Toscanini's great recordings of his music. donatocabrera.medium.com/the-music-play…

HBD Richard Strauss! Check out this Spotify playlist of some of my favorite recordings of his music. open.spotify.com/playlist/6Qw7m…

This past California Symphony season has been nothing short of remarkable. But behind the scenes, we’re facing new challenges—like unexpected funding losses from the NEA and State of California. That’s why your support matters more than ever. 🔗 Donate today 👉 californiasymphony.org/your-support/d…

A day for reflection and an opportunity to listen to music that deserves to be heard. #juneteenth2025 open.spotify.com/playlist/7q06i…

🎶 Ever wished you understood more about what’s happening on stage at the symphony? 🗓 Thursdays, July 10–31 | 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 Pleasant Hill Senior Center (ADA accessible, free parking) ✨ Perfect for the “classically curious.” Sign up today → ci.ovationtix.com/36024/producti…

California Symphony – Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed in Pleasant Hill at Chateau Room at Pleasant Hill Senior Center, Jul 10 at 6:30PM, Tickets: $30.00. Follow us on @sfgate sfgate.com/things-to-do/?…

Celebrate Stravinsky's birthday week with this selection of some of my favorite recordings of his immense body of compositions. open.spotify.com/playlist/59vOf…

Happy birthday to the great Czech composer, Leoš Janáček! Check out this Spotify playlist of some of my favorite recordings of his wonderfully unique music. open.spotify.com/playlist/7KGDR…

Happy 4th of July! Throw this playlist on in the background.. Perfect hotdog grilling music! open.spotify.com/playlist/6qSeD…

Happy birthday, Gustav Mahler! Check out this Spotify playlist of some of my favorite recordings of his life changing music. open.spotify.com/playlist/5dR82…

HBD Gustav Mahler! Here's a blog I wrote about his symphony in all but name, Das Lied von der Erde donatocabrera.medium.com/the-music-play…

HBD Gustav Mahler! Here's a blog I wrote about his Symphony No. 9 donatocabrera.medium.com/the-music-play…

HBD Gustav Mahler! Here's a blog I wrote about his Symphony No. 4 donatocabrera.medium.com/the-music-play…

HBD Gustav Mahler! Here's a blog I wrote about his Symphony No. 7 medium.com/@donatocabrera…

Thanks, Diablo Magazine, for including California Symphony! diablomag.com/people-style/2…

HBD to the truly iconoclastic Arnold Schoenberg! Check out this Spotify playlist of some of my favorite recordings of his music. open.spotify.com/playlist/6DzTF…