Bozeman Symphony brings its 2024–25 season to a powerful close with Pablo Returns and Copland’s Third Symphony, a celebration of the vibrant musical traditions of Spain and the United States. Performances will be held June 6th through 8th. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm, followed by a closing performance on Sunday at 2:30pm. All will be held at the Willson Auditorium in Downtown Bozeman. Pre-concert talks are scheduled to begin one hour prior to each performance.
Back by popular demand, world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas returns to Bozeman following his sold-out performances in 2023. Known for his passionate artistry and charismatic stage presence, Sáinz-Villegas will perform Joaquín Rodrigo’s Fantasia para un Gentilhombre, a masterwork that captures the soul of Spanish music.
Acclaimed as the natural heir to Andrés Segovia and a global ambassador of Spanish culture, Sáinz-Villegas has performed with leading orchestras across more than 40 countries, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and National Orchestra of Spain. Since his debut with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, he has become a benchmark for symphonic guitar performance.
Described by Plácido Domingo as “the master of the guitar,” Sáinz-Villegas has performed for audiences of over 85,000, including a tribute concert at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and a televised performance on a floating stage in the Amazon River. The New York Times praises his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance.”
The program concludes with Aaron Copland’s monumental Third Symphony – a quintessentially American masterpiece. From its atmospheric opening to the triumphant finale featuring Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, the symphony delivers an unforgettable emotional and musical journey.
Performances are June 6th–8th at the Willson Auditorium. Individual tickets are available for purchase online at www.bozemansymphony.org or by phone at (406) 585-9774. Tickets at the door based on availability. Adult tickets begin at $27 with student-discounted tickets available.
These exclusive concerts are made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors Cal & Tricia DeSouza, Gary Kunis & Connie Wong, Ritva Porter & Stephen Schachman, Skye Raiser & David Perlin and Ken & Mary May. •
