NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2025
Annual Stanford Concerts
with Stanford Symphonic Chorus


The Symphony’s annual collaboration with the Stanford University Symphonic Chorus focuses on large-scale works that bring a refreshing and inspiring perspective to modern living. Music of contemporary favorites Dan Forrest and Jessie Montgomery complement one of Richard Strauss’ most heartfelt tone poems.

SATURDAY / NOVEMBER 22, 2025 - 7:30pm - Bing Concert Hall, Stanford

SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 23, 2025 - 2:30pm - Bing Concert Hall, Stanford

  • Jessie Montgomery, Overture
    Richard Strauss, Death and Transfiguration
    Dan Forrest, Requiem for the Living
     features
     Tonia D'Amelio, soprano
    Corey Head, tenor

  • The Stanford Symphonic Chorus is a group of approximately 180 students, faculty, staff, and members of the community led by Director of Music and Conductor Stephen Sano. The Chorus generally performs three works a year, one each academic quarter. Each performance typically features a large choral work, and includes other choral or instrumental pieces. The Chorus also has an annual collaboration with the Peninsula Symphony at the Bing Concert Hall in November.

  • Mitchell Sardou Klein, music director & conductor
    Stephen M. Sano, music director, Stanford Symphonic Chorus
    Samantha Burgess, assistant conductor, Peninsula Symphony