Reflecting the character and identity of Israel's diverse population, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra—one of the country's oldest and most important musical institutions—visits Berkeley with a special program honoring the 60th anniversaries of both the Orchestra and the founding of the State of Israel. Under the dynamic creative vision of music director Leon Botstein, the program spotlights music by three contemporary Jewish composers, including Aaron Copland's stirring Third Symphony with its thunderous conclusion based on his Fanfare for the Common Man, as well as Ernst Toch's tour de force Big Ben Variations. Appearing with the orchestra is Grammy nominated violinist Robert McDuffie.

Program: Toch/Big Ben Variations; Rózsa/Violin Concerto; Copland/Symphony No. 3

Sightlines: 6:00 pm—Pre-performance talk by Professor Beth Levy, UC Davis Department of Music (free to all event ticket holders).

As a member of the Bay Area Israeli and Jewish Communities, Cal Performances is pleased to extend this special offer to you to enjoy the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra: When you purchase one ticket at the regular price, we’ll give you the 2nd ticket for free. Follow the instructions below for how to purchase your special discount tickets online.

HOW TO ORDER

• Start at Cal Performances web site at http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/login.
  
  
• If you are a first time visitor to Cal Performances' web site, click on "register" at the top of the page under "Please Log In" and take just a few short minutes to set up your account.
  
  
• Then, log in using the following promotion code: JSOSO241.
  
  
• If you already have an online account with Cal Performances, simply log in using the promotion code listed in your email.
  
  
• Click on the buy button located on the Calendar of events under the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Oct 26 performance.
  
  
• Using Select Your Own Seating, select a seat from those available and choose the Special Offer pricing box. This price is shown at a 50% off discount, the same as if you bought one at regular price and received one free! Then follow further instructions for ticket purchase on the screen. Please note that it is not necessary to purchase the second ticket to receive the promotional price of 50% off the ticket price.

CHARGE BY PHONE: 510.642.9988
If you prefer, you may purchase through the Cal Performances Ticket Office directly, Mon-Fri, 12-5:30 pm or Sat-Sun, 1-5 pm at 510.642.9988. Please ask for the Bay Area Israeli and Jewish Communities Special Offer when ordering your tickets. Tickets are subject to availability and discount is not applicable towards prior purchases. The discount is not applicable on top of regular single ticket discounts, including faculty and staff discounts. All purchases are final.