In this final presentation of the Institute’s string quartet series, speaker and cellist Thomas Shoebotham and his friends and professional colleagues will present works from both the late quartets of Beethoven and the mature quartets of Schubert. In addition to hearing how Beethoven’s work influenced Schubert, we will also examine how Schubert’s mastery as a ... Read more

Thomas Shoebotham conducts The San Jose Nutcracker with Symphony San Jose in the beautiful downtown California Theatre. This joyful holiday production is a truly magical experience that sets the well-loved story in turn-of-the-century San Jose, with historical references that highlight Silicon Valley's setting as a birthplace of innovation.

Thomas Shoebotham performs Lamentations for Solo Cello by Clark Winslow Ross with dancers of New Ballet of San Jose as part of the company's annual Fast Forward program, an evening of new contemporary ballet. Audiences will be thrilled and inspired watching choreographic and dance artists take risks and create, in many cases with the accompaniment of ... Read more

Thomas Shoebotham conducts Swan Lake at New Ballet of San Jose, featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the New Ballet Orchestra. This exciting production captures the magic of ballet's most romantic love story.