Arts Bridging the Gap’s SGV Symphony returns to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM for a special benefit concert celebrating highlights from our inaugural season, the students and artists who have shaped this journey, and the community that made SGV Symphony possible.

🎟️ Tickets: $20–$120
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM

❤️ Merch available for purchase
🧋 Themed drinks before the concert!

This special evening will feature returning guest artists, student performers, and a collaborative artistic team coming together for a program that reflects the spirit of SGV Symphony’s first season.

Program Highlights

  • Cameron Moody: San Gabriel Valley Overture
  • David Hernandez: Malagueña de Esperanza - dedicated to Arts Bridging the Gap  
  • Joe Hisaishi: One Summer’s Day from Spirited Away
  • Francis Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos
  • Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
  • Kevin Charoensri: Rising Light

We are thrilled to feature Eric Cheng, violin, and pianists Michelle Chen Kuo and Christopher Kuo as guest artists for this special evening, alongside talented student performers from our community.

Conductors

  • Alex Deng, Artistic Director — Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1
  • Raphaela Lacerda, Guest Conductor — Cameron Moody’s San Gabriel Valley Overture One Summer’s Day from Spirited Away, and David Hernandez’s Malagueña de Esperanza
  • Henry Shin, Music Director — Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Kevin Charoensri's Rising Light

More than a return to the stage, this concert is a celebration of the artists, students, supporters, and community members who helped bring SGV Symphony to life. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

Getting to 

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

Getting there

Located in the heart of San Gabriel's historic Mission District, the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse is a beautifully preserved Spanish-style theater that has been a cornerstone of the community since 1927.

Get directions: 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776

Parking

Adjacent Lot: The parking lot next to the Playhouse offers 178 spaces. Parking is free on non-event days and costs $15 during performances .

Additional Options: Free parking is available at the Park & Ride lot located at 257 S. Mission Dr., just half a block west of the Playhouse, as well as on nearby streets

When to arrive

To ensure a smooth experience, it's advisable to arrive at least 60 minutes before your event. This allows ample time for parking, locating your seat, and exploring the historic venue. Latecomers will be seated during an appropriate pause in the performance, at the discretion of the house staff.

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