Refracted Light at Berkeley Symphony

Berkeley Symphony presents Refracted Light as part of its 2025-26 Symphonic Series, featuring renowned guest conductor Edwin Outwater. The concert opens with Samuel Adams' Chamber Concerto, showcasing violinist Helen Kim, and continues with Yaz Lancaster's introspective piece Gender Envy. The program culminates in Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 100 in G Major, known as the "Military," delivering an engaging blend of rhythmic vitality and dramatic flourishes. This performance illustrates the transformative power of music in exploring themes of light and identity.