We had a blast celebrating our concertmaster of nearly 30 years, Joe Edelberg, during our Shakespeare in Music Classical Series performances. The entire weekend felt like a true celebration of Joe’s incredible legacy, and we are deeply grateful for everything he has given the Symphony over the past 29 years.
As you swipe through this carousel, you’ll see just how much he is loved and appreciated by his fellow musicians, staff, and our community—from heartfelt tributes and surprise musical moments to standing ovations that said it all.
Highlights include:
1. A compilation video from the weekend
2. A proclamation honoring Joe from the City of Santa Rosa
3. Santa Rosa Mayor Mark Stapp presenting the proclamation
4. President & CEO Andrew Bradford at our post-concert champagne and cupcake celebration
5. A surprise musical tribute for Joe, including a personalized ditty by Principal Trombone Bruce Chrisp (video courtesy of @staceypelinka )
6. A performance by SRS English Horn player Jesse Barrett, joined by Symphony musicians (video courtesy of Stacey)
7. A raucous ovation for Joe, courtesy of @sfclassicalvoice
Thank you, Joe, for nearly three decades of artistry, leadership, and heart.
💛
Santa Rosa Symphony
Tomorrow—Saturday & Sunday (May 2–4) 🎭
Shakespeare, but make it symphonic.
Experience the drama of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello brought to life through Tchaikovsky, Coleridge-Taylor, plus live Shakespeare monologues woven into the music performed by actor Nicola Vann. And Mozart—featuring pianist Claire Huangci.
📍 Weill Hall, Green Music Center
🎟️ Don’t miss it—tickets available now
Join us this weekend as we wish a heartfelt goodbye to our beloved concertmaster of 29 years, Joseph “Joe” Edelberg 💙.
After each performance, stick around for cupcakes + a champagne toast in Joe’s honor 🥂 (Open to all ticket holders!)
And don’t forget to grab your “I ❤️ JOE” button in the lobby!
🎟️ Tickets for Joe’s last Classical Series concert, Shakespeare in Music, at Link in Bio
A little Mozart, straight from Claire Huangci 🎹
📍 Weill Hall at Green Music Center
📅 May 2–4
🎟️ at link in bio
#mozartconcerto20 #dminor #srsymphony #santarosasymphony #piano
Last Sunday is still living rent free in our minds.
#santarosasymphony #srsymphony #snoopy #familyconcert #snoopyfamilyconcertseries
Things looked a little different, but you might recognize some familiar faces.
#1990s #90s #srsymphony #santarosasymphony #throwback
Correction: In the second-to-last photo with Sara Obuchowski, the person beside her is her mother, Alice Obuchowski (not Polly Fisher).
Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong and the Santa Rosa Symphony perform Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations in honor of Corrick Brown. It was the final piece he conducted from the podium.
His impact on the Symphony and this community will always be with us.
A world premiere and a recording with the fabulous composer @shuyinglimusic . Her piece Coping Cadences featured six of our principal musicians and six musical styles.
