Santa Rosa Symphony presents Le Jazz Hot Opening Gala and Concert

Season Opening Gala
Sunday September 21, 2008

Gala Concert 4:00 pm Jackson Theater, Sonoma Country Day School

Benefits SRS artistic and music education programs

UNDERWRITTEN BY KENDALL-JACKSON WINE ESTATES

Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Members of the Santa Rosa Symphony

Raquel Bitton – captivating French songstress performs the songs of Edith Piaf and selections from “Paris Blues”

Van Cliburn gold medalist Jon Nakamatsu plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in the original jazz band version.

Le Jazz Club
Gala Dinner & Auction 6:30 pm Vintners Inn
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL

Imagine entering a cabaret during the Parisian Jazz Age.
A sultry evening of fantasy, food and fun beckons!

INCLUDING:
Fine dining with entertainment by chanteuse Nancy Tierney
Quick-paced live auction

Le Jazz. C’est magnifique!

Concert: $45 & $65
Dinner only: $200
Dinner and Concert: $250 (includes premier seating)

Bruno Ferrandis [bio]

Jon Nakamatsu [bio]

“...stunning technical control...he can do anything at the piano he wants.”
–New York Times

Raquel Bitton [bio]

“Piaf is born again...Ms. Bitton brings a legend back to life.” – Boston Herald