Save the Date! Supporting Local Talent!
We’re excited to welcome the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Orchestra to St. Francis for an evening of music on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Join us as we support these talented local students and enjoy a beautiful night of orchestral music in our church.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Fidelio Overture- Ludwig van Beethoven arranged by Todd Parish
Pavane for a Dead Princess- Maurice Ravel arranged by Jeremy Woolstenhulme
La Bella Cubana- Joseph (José) White arranged by Robert Debbaut
Capriol (suite for string orchestra)- Peter Warlock
I. Basse-Danse
II. Pavane
III. Tordion
IV. Bransles
V. Pieds-en-l’air
VI. Mattachins
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
Die Fledermaus Overture- Johann Strauss Jr.
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Featuring Kevin Hu, violin soloist
Movement I. Allegro moderato- moderato assai
Composed in 1878, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is one of the most celebrated and technically demanding works in the violin repertoire. Written during a period of creative renewal, the concerto is filled with sweeping lyricism, radiant orchestral color, and thrilling virtuosity.
This evening’s performance features the first movement, Allegro moderato. It opens with an expansive orchestral introduction before the solo violin enters with a graceful, soaring theme. Throughout the movement, lyrical passages alternate with brilliant technical displays, culminating in a dazzling cadenza that showcases the soloist’s artistry and command of the instrument.
This performance is made especially meaningful by our graduating concert master, Kevin Hu, as featured soloist. Having led the ensemble with dedication and musicianship, Kevin now takes center stage in one of the violin’s great masterpieces—a fitting celebration of his leadership and accomplishments. We congratulate him and wish him every success in his future endeavors.
Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Featuring Beckett Bayan, violin soloist