About the Orchestra
The PENINSULA SYMPHONY was founded by Joseph Valenti and only twelve musicians in March 1967. Under Maestro Valenti’s leadership, the orchestra quickly grew into a full symphonic ensemble of 60-80 musicians. After Valenti completed his tenure in 2008, the Peninsula Symphony selected Gary Berkson to become its music director. Maestro Berkson served in this position from 2009 until 2020. After a two-year search, David Cubek was appointed the new music director and conductor in 2022.
Throughout the years, the Peninsula Symphony has performed in different venues in the South Bay area, including the Rolling Hills Covenant Church and the Palos Verdes High School. Concerts currently take place in the acoustically-sound auditorium at Redondo Union High School.
The mission of the Peninsula Symphony is to perform free orchestral concerts of music chosen for the mutual pleasure of audience and musicians, to enrich the lives of Palos Verdes' and the South Bay's diverse population, to cultivate a love of music by providing community education and family entertainment, and to achieve recognized artistic excellence in the performance of the highest quality music.
The Peninsula Symphony Association is grateful to all the members, donors, and organizations that have helped us be a part of the South Bay community since 1967.
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