Date/Time
Date(s) - May 17, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Location
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek

Featuring
Composer Daniel Pesca, piano

Concert Program
Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
Daniel Pesca – Up North piano concerto (West Coast premiere)
Commissioned with a consortium of American orchestras, including the DSO
Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No .5

With the performance of Shostakovich’s 5th symphony, the Diablo Symphony remembers this great composer in his 50th anniversary season. The difficulties under which Shostakovich composed permeate the deep and complex emotions of this extraordinary and brilliant work. Performed alongside works by two American composers which celebrate the joys and bravery of everyday existence, this program explores the whole gamut of human emotions.
Don’t miss this powerful finale to our season!

Ticket Information

• $45 for adults
• $15 for youth (ages 13–17)
• Free for children (ages 12 and under, a ticket still required
• $35 for senior groups of 10 or more

Purchase your tickets online or by phone at the Lesher Center Box Office (925) 943-7469. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

We look forward to seeing you at the symphony!