Led by Oakland Symphony Music Director and Conductor Michael Morgan, the SummerStage series at Brooklyn Basin will present four free outdoor concerts featuring musicians from the Oakland Symphony in one-time-only musical configurations and special instrumentation performing site-specific repertoire.
Concerts will be held at the Basin’s all-ages outdoor venue with picturesque views of the Estuary and marine life. Brooklyn Basin has socially distanced seating up to 150 people and parking is available in the area. Rocky’s Market is adjacent to the Basin where concertgoers can pick up pre-made picnics, drinks, bites, and other goods prior to the concerts. No reservations are required and admittance to concerts is first-come first-served. For more information, visit OaklandSymphony.org.
The Oakland Symphony’s 2021-2022 season beginning October 15, 2021 will celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Michael Morgan leading the orchestra and the Symphony’s first concert at the Paramount Theatre since February 22, 2020.
Oakland Symphony’s SummerStage at Brooklyn Basin
Beethoven Begins
Thursday, August 19, 6:30pm, Free
The series will begin with Michael Morgan leading 35 musicians in his first-ever performance of Beethoven’s First Symphony. The Symphony will also perform Rossini’s overture to “The Barber of Seville” and a symphony from Chevalier de Saint-Georges, classical music’s first Black composer.
A Blast of Brass!
Thursday, August 26, 6:30pm, Free
The Oakland Symphony’s 16-member Brass Ensemble will perform special selections and a new fanfare to salute the inspiration of Greta Thunberg.
Stirring Serenades
Thursday, September 2, 6:30pm, Free
Joined by soprano Shawnette Sulker, a collection of 19 musicians will perform Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 and Wind Serenades by Mozart and Dvořák.
Summer Finale!
Thursday, September 9, 6:30pm, Free
This summer under the stars concludes with 35 Symphony musicians performing the beguiling First Symphony of the 15-year-old Felix Mendelssohn and the enchanting Bassoon Concerto of the 18-year-old Mozart, featuring our principal bassoonist Deborah Kramer.