Pacific Symphony and the Pacific Chorale will present a “Concert for Healing” on Weds., Aug. 3 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Geneva Presbyterian Church (24301 El Toro Road) in Laguna Woods. The Rev. Dr. Steven Marsh
PEDALS & PIPES SERIES SHOWCASES GIFTED ORGAN VIRTUOSOS
Pacific Symphony’s Pedals & Pipes series is back! This 2022-23 season features acclaimed organists Todd Wilson, described by The Plain Dealer as the “fabulous virtuoso with fleet feet,” Anna Lapwood, known by fans as the “TikTok Organist,” and Christopher Houlihan,
LISTEN ON THE RADIO


Pacific Symphony’s official classical radio station, Classical California KUSC is part of the most-listened-to network of classical music radio stations in America, serving more than 900,000 listeners each week from Nothern California to the Mexican border. Popular radio personality Rich Capparela hosts the Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony Named “Nonprofit of the Year”
Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the 37th Senate District’s 2022 Nonprofit of the Year honoree, Pacific Symphony. The resident orchestra of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Pacific Symphony is renowned for its outstanding ensemble, in addition to a
Reflections: Verdi’s Otello


“Pacific Symphony Mounts a Surefire Production of Verdi’s Otello” — Voice of OC For the 10th anniversary of Pacific Symphony’s opera initiative, Carl St.Clair conducted the orchestra, Pacific Chorale and a stellar cast of singers in Verdi’s greatest dramatic masterpiece, Otello.
Orli Shaham Comments On This Season’s Final Café Ludwig Program
This Mother’s Day Ravel Piano Trio concert marks the end of the 2021-22 Café Ludwig series. Here’s a very special note from host, curator and pianist Orli Shaham. Join us for an afternoon of chamber music at the Samueli Theatre.
Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On this day in history, 20 years ago, Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” (“Ellis Island”) had its premiere with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Pacific Symphony is honored to be a part of that journey. Happy anniversary to everyone involved!
Opera and Shakespeare
The problem with Shakespeare is that
the music is already in the words…
Café Ludwig’s Artistic Director Orli Shaham Joins Juilliard’s Piano Faculty
The Juilliard School just announced that Orli Shaham is joining the prestigious school’s piano faculty in the 2022-23 academic year. Pianists Soyeon Kate Lee and Shai Wosner also join the faculty. Congratulations, everyone!
A Musical Tribute to Ukraine
Pacific Symphony stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. There has been a program change to this week’s Saint-Saën’s Organ Symphony concerts to include “Prayer for Ukraine” at the top of each concert, March 10-12.