Download your images from Cavalleria rusticana, presented on March 15, 2025 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.

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A Merged Masterpiece: The Harmony of Sacramento’s Philharmonic and Opera

In this episode of the Non Profit Podcast Network, Giuliano Kornberg, CEO of the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, joins host Jeff Holden to share the remarkable evolution of the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, detailing its journey from a precarious beginning to becoming a cultural staple in Sacramento. Through a unique merger in 2013, the organization combined orchestral and operatic experiences, setting itself apart from regions where these arts are separate. Kornberg discusses his personal ascent from a summer job in San Francisco to Executive Director, offering insights into the intricacies of performing arts management, including union negotiations and post-COVID challenges. The episode highlights the organization’s commitment to innovation and community engagement through collaborations with ballet companies, live movie concerts, and educational initiatives like the Link Up program. These efforts, supported by philanthropy and community dedication and commitment, showcase the power of music to enrich local culture and make the arts accessible to a broader audience.

Download your images from Russian Masters: Prokofiev & Stravinsky, presented on February 8, 2025.

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