BERKELEY SYMPHONY

Berkeley Symphony is unique among Bay Area and American orchestras for its com­mitment to innovation, community, and excellence. Founded in 1971 in the intel­lectual and artistic nexus of Berkeley, Cali­fornia, the orchestra is committed to performing, premiering, and commis­sion­ing new music that reflects its home city’s culturally diverse people and the heady creative climate.

During the 2019–20 season, and following a highly successful February 2019 debut acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Berkeley Symphony entered a new era under the leadership of Joseph Young, the orchestra’s fourth music director in its 50-year history. In addition to building on the orchestra’s artistic innovation, creativity, and adventurous programming, Maestro Young is committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented composers and artists and continues to share diverse stories that reflect the local Berkeley community.