Pacific Symphony Principal second violinist Bridget Dolkas leads a string quartet in an immersive program inspired by dreams. As part of INTERPLAY, a collaboration with Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts, in collaboration with Anna Leahy and the Chapman MFA
Enjoy a Founder’s Fizz at the Leslie Odom, Jr. Show
You might not have noticed that this season, Pacific Symphony has featured signature cocktails at classical and pops programs. Opening weekend, concertgoers toasted the Symphony’s 40th season with the “Ruby Anniversary Sparkler,” a bubbly libation of champagne, St. Germaine and Chambord.
HAPPY NOWRUZ 2019!
Everything you need to know about the Iranian New Year in Orange County The famous poet Rumi wrote, “Respond to every call that excites your spirit.” And certainly no season stirs the soul more than spring. March 21 marks the
Pianist Orli Shaham Premieres David Robertson’s “A Goldberg Conjecture”
On Sunday, Feb. 24, pianist and host of Pacific Symphony’s Café Ludwig, Orli Shaham performs the world premiere of David Robertson’s “A Goldberg Conjecture.” This new version of Bach’s Goldberg Variations re-imagines this famous solo harpsichord work for piano and
Pacific Symphony 2019-20 Season Announcement
Carl St.Clair, music director of Pacific Symphony and John Forsyte, the Symphony’s president, announce programming for the orchestra’s 2019-20 season. Pacific Symphony will celebrate Carl St.Clair’s 30th year as music director of the orchestra and pays homage to Beethoven to
Review: “Slava!, Shostakovich, and Scheherazade at the PSO”
The Bernstein Centenary juggernaut may be departing, but its echoes are still around, as evinced by the PSO opening its most recent concert with Slava! A Political Overture (1977). Carl St. Clair directed this late, brief, orchestral explosion by his late mentor
Trailer: 2019-20 Classical Season
Get a sneak peek at our upcoming 2019-20 Classical Season, and let us know which pieces and artists you’re most excited for!
February Vlog!
Concertmaster Dennis Kim talks you through the upcoming month’s concerts, and there are a lot. With another KUSC Friday concert, a Kenny G Valentine’s program and Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, there’s something for everyone this February. All concert information and tickets
Celebrating the Year of the Pig!
Quick, what time is it? What about today’s date? A millennium or two before the cell phone came along, you couldn’t just reach into your pocket for a reminder. It took some figuring, and the first step was to look
Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia Promoted to Associate Conductor!
His contract has also been extended through August 31, 2020! Read excerpts from the press release below: Pacific Symphony announces the promotion of Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia to the position of Associate Conductor as well as his contract extension through
