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The Coachella Valley Symphony invites the community to an unforgettable evening of music, talent, and celebration at its “Spring Fling” concert on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre. This vibrant, open-air event is FREE to attend, with complimentary valet parking, making it one of the most accessible and exciting cultural experiences of the season.
The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of the first movement of Symphony No. 1 by Coachella Valley Symphony Music Director and Conductor John Mario—a milestone moment for the composer and the organization.
The concert blends classical masterworks with Broadway favorites spotlighting some of the desert’s most promising young artists, Juan Aaron Rubio, Josh Witte, Richard Caldera and Elizabeth Archuleta Rivera! These talented artists will be the featured performers with the Coachella Valley Symphony in a dynamic program filled with classical works and favorites from stage and screen, conducted by John Mario. The City of Rancho Mirage and our valued supporters have given generously to provide FREE tickets to the community.
“I’m incredibly honored that the Coachella Valley Symphony will premiere the first movement of my Symphony No. 1,” said Mario. “This work has been a true labor of love developing this score which in its entirety is in four movements. Crafting a symphony requires time, patience, and a deep understanding of the emotional journey you want to take your audience on.”
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
FREE Admission (including valet parking)
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Featured Program Highlights Include:
- Medley from The Producers (arr. Ted Ricketts)
- The Rite of Spring – “Dance of the Young Girls” by Stravinsky
- Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313 (1st Movement) by Mozart
- Guest Artist: Juan Aaron Rubio, flute
- Variations on a Shaker Melody by Aaron Copland
- World Premiere: Symphony No. 1, Movement I by John Mario
- “Adagio” from The Secret Garden by Rolf Løvland
- “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne
- Guest Artist: Elizabeth Archuleta, voice
- “Voices of Spring” Waltz by Johann Strauss Jr.
- “Spring” from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi
- Clair de Lune by Debussy
- Guest Artist: Joshua Witte, cello & Richard Caldera, piano
- Selections from Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) – Scherzo, Storm, and Finale by Beethoven
This concert highlights the Symphony’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent while delivering high-quality performances that inspire and engage audiences of all ages.
Community Support
These performances are made possible through the generous support of the City of Rancho Mirage, the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, The Auen Foundation, Eisenhower Health, ROI Consulting Group, LLC (Barbara Kaufman, Ph.D.), Mary Williams, The Barker Foundation, and the Walter Clark Legal Group.
About Coachella Valley Symphony
The mission of the Coachella Valley Symphony is to perpetuate live symphony music and to provide public performance venues for both accomplished youth and adult musicians, to provide symphonic music education to young emerging musicians and to support diversity among individuals and within music presentations.
For more information on ways to support the Coachella Valley Symphony, call 760-360-2222 or visit www.CVSymphony.com
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