Thomas Shoebotham conducts Giselle at New Ballet of San Jose, featuring Adam's famous score performed live by the New Ballet Orchestra. This exciting production captures tragedy of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman.

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holiday production is a truly magical experience that sets the well-loved story in turn-of-the-century San Jose, with historical references that highlight Silicon Valley's setting as a birthplace of innovation.

How the Piano became the King of Musical Romanticism The modern piano is a highly versatile instrument that by itself is capable of playing almost anything an orchestra can play. It is able to project a tremendous range of nuance and expression, creating all musical styles and moods, with enough volume to be heard through ... Read more