Weill Hall to host range of works

Premier American cellist Zuill Bailey will perform in March, and Canadian violinist Karen Gomyo will be featured in January in a program led by guest conductor Carl St. Clair.

“He’s a very capable conductor and one of the best in the region,” Ferrandis said. “I’m really counting on him.”

It’s fitting that the symphony’s principal clarinetist, Roy Zajac, will perform Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in February. Zajac has organized hours of volunteer performances over the years by symphony musicians for donor events for the hall.

While Ferrandis is keenly aware of the risks that lie ahead for his regional orchestra, the conductor is relishing the rare opportunity to rise to the reputation of the world-class music hall.

“Who are the regional ensembles who get that chance?” he asked. “There is no art without taking risks.”

You can reach Staff Writer Diane Peterson at 521-5287 or diane.peterson@pressdemocrat.com

SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY
What: The Kronos Quartet joins conductor Bruno Ferrandis
Where:  The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University.  1801 E Cotati Ave,  Rohnert Park
When:  8 p.m. Saturday (10/6) and Monday (10/8), and 3 p.m. Sunday (10/7)
Admission:  $29-$75.
Info: 546-8742, santarosasymphony.com