Bubbles and Bass

Santa Barbara Symphony, under maestro Nir Kabaretti, previewed its latest season with a champagne reception at the Lobero Theatre.

One of the highlights is a two-day Mozart Marathon with eight masterworks, a two-concert performance by the legendary violinist Gil Shaham with Pink Martini singer Storm Large, and Brahms’ “Requiem.”

“It’s a rich and culturally empowering experience,” Nir told the packed theater, as he spoke onstage with board chair Janet Garufis and symphony CEO Kathryn Martin.

Another highlight is the showing of the cinematic classic The Gold Rush, starring Charlie Chaplin, who directed, starred in, and wrote the score for the movie, which the symphony will play.

The season starts on October 18 and runs through May 25 at the Granada.

Supporters checking out the latest performance schedule included Dan and Meg Burnham, Ricardo Calderon, Glenn and Claire VanBlaricum, Sally and Farrokh Nazerian, Barbara Burger, Marilyn Gilbert, Renee Grubb, Sam and Alene Hedgpeth, Joan Rutkowski, Mahri Kerley, Palmer and Susan Jackson, Chris Lancashire, Gretchen Lieff, Dick and Marilyn Mazess, and Robert Weinman.