Donato Cabrera Tickets

Donato Cabrera stands at the podium as a dynamic force in American classical music. Since 2013, he has steered the California Symphony as Artistic Director and Music Director, expanding the ensemble's programming and community reach. In 2023, he added additional Artistic Director duties, reinforcing his role as a visionary leader in the Bay Area and beyond. Cabrera’s career spans major tenure and influential guest conducting roles, bringing fresh interpretations to both contemporary and classic repertoires.

With a career shaped by collaborative partnerships and innovative programming, Cabrera has been celebrated for his commitment to programming adventurous works and nurturing young musicians. He has conducted world premieres and notable performances at Carnegie Hall, and his ongoing work continues to shape orchestral culture across the California region and nationally.

We’ve got you covered for tickets to his upcoming programs. Secure your seats and join the audience for immersive, well-curated concerts that fuse technical mastery with expressive storytelling.

Biography highlights, discography context, and a preview of Cabrera’s upcoming tours are provided here to help fans and concertgoers plan ahead. For fans seeking a direct route to tickets, we keep the process straightforward—no fuss, just reliable access to seats and dates. Follow Donato Cabrera across social platforms for behind-the-scenes insights and performance updates, and use the links to stay connected with his official channels.

• Current roles: Artistic Director & Music Director, California Symphony (since 2013); additional Artistic Director duties since 2023.
• Past leadership: Former Music Director, Las Vegas Philharmonic (2014–2024); former San Francisco Symphony Resident Conductor (2009–2016); Wattis Foundation Music Director, SF Symphony Youth Orchestra.
• Carnegie Hall highlights: World premiere of Mark Grey’s Ătash Sorushan; conducted Jonny Greenwood’s There Will Be Blood with the CSO as part of MusicNOW; world premieres with Mason Bates’ Mass Transmission.
• Awards & fellowships: ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award (2011–12); Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview (2010); Herbert von Karajan Conducting Fellowship, Salzburg Festival (2010).

Upcoming 2025 California Symphony schedule at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek includes Mozart Serenity (Feb 1–2), Tchaikovsky Passion (Mar 22–23), Unfinished Bruckner (May 3–4), Pictures from Paris (Sept 27–28), and Beethoven’s Eroica (Nov 15–16). Each program presents a thoughtful blend of classical masterworks and contemporary voices distinguished by Cabrera’s precise tempi, clarity of line, and compelling musical storytelling.