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A LOOK BACK...
Founded during the 1988-1989 season, The Desert Symphony is comprised of the best chamber musicians, virtuoso soloists, principal players and recording artists hand picked from Southern California's major orchestras, who are teamed with a small corps of regular symphony performers. Brought together under the baton of Maestro Edwin R. Benachowski, these wonderful players have enriched the culture of the Desert Cities with superb musical experiences. Here's a look back at some our recent, fun-filled seasons and the guest artists who performed with the Symphony.
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
 Season Premier Gershwin & Friends
Guest Artist: John Novacek
November 2, 2007
 "Holiday Spectatular!"
Guest Artist: Cantor David Probis
December 12, 2007
 Guest Artist: Art Garfunkel
January 5, 2008
  20th Anniversary Gala
Guest Artist & Honoree: John Tesh
Feburary 21, 2008
 Guest Artist: The American Tenors
Nathan Granner, Daniel Montenegro & Marcus McConico
March 13, 2008
 Guest Artist: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
April 11, 2008
 Season Finale Motown Magic
Guest Artist: The Contours
May 3, 2008
2006-2007
 Season Premier Sold OutGuest Artist: Peter FramptonNovember 3, 2006  "Holiday Spectacular" Sold Out
The Desert Symphony & The Desert Symphony Chorale
Guest Artists: Daniel Montenegro & Renee Sousa December 1, 2006
Guest Artist: Jose Feliciano Sold Out January 6, 2007  Guest Artists: Classical Mystery Tour Sold Out
February 15, 2007
 Guest Artist: Peter Nero Sold Out
March 18, 2007
 Guest Artists: Asleep at the Wheel Sold Out
April 13, 2007 2005-2006
 "Hooked on Keyboard"Guest Artist: Pianist John Tesh
November 4, 2005
 "Hooked on the Holidays"
The Desert Symphony & The Celebration Choir
Guest Narrator: Juan Carlos Frey
December 3, 2005
Guest Artists: The Gatlin Brothers
January 7, 2006
 "Hooked On Opera"
Guest Artist: Soprano Jamie Chamberlin
February 16, 2006   "Hooked On
Guest Artists:
Hollywood Conductors Bruce Broughton (left) & Stu Phillips
March 31, 2006  "Hooked on Mariachi"Guest Artists: Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez
April 16, 2006 2004-2005
This season took our patrons on a musical trip around the world in our memorable Passport Series.
 "New York, New York"Guest Artist: Singer Donna Theodore
November 12, 2004
 "St. Petersburg"Guest Artist: Pianist John Novacek
January 8, 2005
 "Rome"Guest Artist: Flautist Sara Andon
February 17, 2005
 "Heidelberg"Guest Artist: Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn
March 13, 2005
 "South of the Border"Guest Artists: Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez
April 16, 2005
2003-2004
 Season PremiereGuest Artist: Singer Jack Jones
December 7, 2003
 "An Evening of Romance"Guest Artist: Violinist Jennifer Frautschi
January 10, 2004
 "Jazz Meets the Classics"Guest Artist: Clarinetist Eddie Daniels
February 5, 2004
 "Opera Loves Everyone"Guest Artist: Soprano Lori Stinson
March 11, 2004
"Fiesta Latina"Guest Artists: Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez
April 17, 2004
2002-2003
 Season PremiereGuest Artist: Singer/Pianist Frankie Randall
November 21, 2002
 "From Russia With Love II"Guest Artist: Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn
January 11, 2003
"An Evening of Gershwin"Guest Artist: Pianist John Novacek
February 27, 2003
 "Mozartfest & Friends"Guest Artists:
Violinists Marina Manukian & Hakop Mekinyan, Pianist Dan Waddell
March 11, 2003
 "Gloria Loring Sings Broadway"Guest Artist: Singer Gloria Loring
April 19, 2003
2001-2002
 Season PremiereGuest Artist: Singer/Guitarist Glen Campbell
November 16, 2001
 "The Andy Williams Christmas Show"Guest Artist: Singer Andy Williams
Benefit Performance for Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley
December 20, 2001
"A Night in Italia"Guest Artist: Soprano Renee Sousa
January 25, 2002
  "Mostly Mozart"Guest Artists: Flautist Sara Andon & Bassoonist Charlie Coker
February 22, 2002
"A Night in Vienna"Guest Artist: Soprano Renee Sousa
March 22, 2002
"From Russia With Love"Guest Artist: Pianist John Novacek
April 20, 2002
The Desert Symphony is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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