Say "Italy," and most people probably think of Italian food. Say "Italy" to a musician, and thoughts turn immediately to opera and to song. "It's such a lyrical place," said Dana Zimbric, artistic director and conductor of the California Chamber Orchestra. "There's so much wonderful music from Italy and about Italy."

The orchestra opens its 2013-14 season Saturday, Sept. 7 with a program titled, "Italian Lyricism." The concert is a part of the Temecula Presents Classical Series at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. It is made possible, in part, by a generous gift from Peg and Jimmy Moore.

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