The UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra of the University of California, Berkeley. It was founded in 1923, and is currently under the direction of David Milnes.[1] Its home concert hall is Hertz Hall on the university's campus.[2]
| UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Short name | UCBSO |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Concert hall | Hertz Hall |
| Music director | David Milnes |
| Website | orchestra |
The orchestra has been party to masterclasses with conductors including Marin Alsop, Gustavo Dudamel, Valery Gergiev, Riccardo Muti,[3] and Esa-Pekka Salonen.[4][5] The orchestra has premiered many pieces by Berkeley composers.[4]