On Saturday the Santa Barbara Symphony provided an enthusiastic Granada Theatre audience with the amazing Bella Italia, a four-century journey through Italian masterworks — anchored by the American premiere of a bold new concerto inspired by Ferrari’s iconic Rosso Corsa.
Guest artist Hanzhi Wang — the first accordionist ever admitted to Young Concert Artists — brought this high-velocity work to life under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti. The program was a beautiful musical journey from Baroque brilliance to cinematic orchestral spectacle, and every moment was simply delightful from beginning to end.
