"The orchestra played with elegant passion throughout..."
John Farrell of the Long Beach Press-Telegram
"The Downey Symphony is an artistic treasure. I am so grateful for the numerous inspiring collaborations we have had and look forward to more."
Norman Kreiger, Internationally renowned concert pianist and recording artist
"The city of Downey has a true musical gem in its midst..."
Elizabeth Pitcairn, Celebrated violin virtuoso who performs in partnership with the legendary 1720 "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius
"Maestra Sharon Lavery and the Downey Symphony are a perfect match. Beautiful music is always the result."
Terry Cravens, 25-year-member of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra
Downey Symphony Orchestra
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Downey Symphony Orchestra. Check out upcoming concerts, our photo gallery and the latest on our Community Outreach Program.
Upcoming Events
Join us for our annual Garden Party on Sunday, September 19th from 4:00-7:00 at the beautiful home of Dr. John and Della Keipp. Come and enjoy the musical entertainment of the USC Thornton Brass Quintet along with a surprise performance by one of our past soloists with the DSO. In addition to delicious food, wine and desserts, you will have the opportunity to meet our Music Director, Sharon Lavery, and, you will have the chance to participate in an exciting live auction. If you are interested in attending, or would like to simply support us for this fundraising event, please contact Joyce Sherwin at (562)928-4122.
Message from the Music Director
I am honored and privileged to be a part of another season with the Downey Symphony Orchestra. Our 53rd concert series promises to bring our richly cultured community all the thrilling performances and stimulating music it has come to expect and deserve.
We begin our subscription season with some of the world’s most beloved compositions – Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and Brahms’ Violin Concerto. The Brahms will be performed by one of the most promising “up and coming stars” of Los Angeles, Ms. Michelle Tseng. For the winter concert, Mr. Francesco Camuglia (winner of the 2009-10 Downey Symphony Young Artist Competition) will show off his profound musicianship with the Mozart Flute Concerto, followed by a performance of the powerfully dramatic Serenade for Strings by Tchaikovsky.
In keeping with our tradition of championing new music, we will conclude our season featuring a piece written by one of LA’s most gifted new composers, Mr. Eric Guinivan. He has written an exhilarating work for percussion soloist and orchestra, and not only has he composed this piece, but he will be performing the solo percussion part himself!
Please join us for a series of concerts by an ensemble that has been hailed as one of the best metropolitan orchestras in Southern California. I look forward to seeing you at our performances, and I thank you for your ever loyal and continuous support.
Sharon Lavery
Young Artist Competition
Congratulations to flutist, Francesco Camuglia, Winner of the 2009 Downey Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition!
During the 2010-11 season, the Downey Symphony Orchestra will hold a Young Artist Competition for "up and coming stars" of ages 25 and under. For more information...
President of the Downey Symphonic Society
Larry Lewis
LarryL@downeysymphony.org
For further information:
Downey Symphonic Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 763
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 403-2944