Forbidden Love
February 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Inside the Music, 7–7:15 p.m. Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Delius: The Walk to the Paradise Garden
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2
Elgar: Salut d’Amour
plus solos by two winners of the 2025–2026 Competition for Young Musicians

Spend Valentine’s Day with the symphony! Hear Elgar’s musical love letter, and immerse yourself in passionate music of Delius and Prokofiev inspired by the Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet. Emerging artists take center stage as we feature two of the winners of our annual Competition for Young Musicians in this evening of musical romance that will sweep you off your feet.

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Cara Wang
Donghu Kim The two winners of our annual Competition for Young Musicians featured in this concert are cellists Donghu Kim and Cara Wang. (Charlotte Trinh, our third winner this season, will perform on harp at our concert on June 6.) Donghu Kim will perform as soloist for Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky, and Cara Wang will be soloist in the 1st movement of the Cello Concerto by Dvořák.

 
Note: The Livermore-Amador Symphony will always comply with current Alameda County Health mandates and recommendations plus any additional rehearsal and performance venue health requirements. (See Bankhead Theater details.) The health and well-being of our audience and musicians will be prioritized over all else.