March 22 & 23, 2025
Jon Nakamatsu

"Jon Nakamatsu plays with the calm assurance that comes of having both a solid technique and a gentle, introspective, interpretive spirit." - The New York Times

"A compelling combination of technical brilliance and poetic interpretation.” - Chicago Tribune


This March, we celebrate a local legend: Bay Area’s beloved pianist, Jon Nakamatsu, winner of the prestigious Van Cliburn Competition, who will be performing Rachmaninoff's exuberant Piano Concerto No.2. Also featured in this program are Sibelius' magnificent Symphony No. 2 and Carlos Simon's powerful Amen. Join us for another sold-out concert that will leave you inspired!

SATURDAY / MARCH 22, 2025 - 7:30pm - San Mateo Performing Arts Center

SUNDAY / MARCH 23, 2025 - 2:30pm - Heritage Theatre, Campbell

PROGRAM

Carlos Simon, Amen!
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
 Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43

ARTISTS

Peninsula Symphony
Mitchell Sardou Klein, conductor
Nathaniel Berman, resident conductor
Jon Nakamatsu, piano