SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. – The Sonoma County Philharmonic presents its initial concert of the 2014-15 season on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28.

The concert – “Petersburg Passion” – will feature conductor Norman Gamboa and violinist Michael d’Arcy.

Performances will be held at Santa Rosa High School’s Performing Arts Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28.

The orchestra will perform Dmitir Kabalevsky’s, Colas Breugnon Overturei and Piotr Tchaikovsky’s, Symphony No. 6 in B minor (Pathetique).

Michael d’Arcy will be featured performing Sergei Prokofiev’s, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor.

D’Arcy, a native of Ireland, has soloed with major orchestras throughout the world. He is currently professor of violin at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

The orchestra has recently changed its name from the American Philharmonic-Sonoma County to the Sonoma County Philharmonic to better reflect its connection and commitment to its home in Sonoma County. 

General seats are available at the door for $10. Student admission (18 and under) is free.

Premium seating can be reserved for $15 online at www.socophil.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.