At-Home-Together Online - April 2020
The clips are listed in reverse chronological order, so be sure to scroll down and watch them all!
April 30, 2020
Pacific Symphony Plays Beethoven's Seventh from Home (Mosaic)
We're so excited to bring Pacific Symphony into your home, with this latest Quarantine Clip: 34 Pacific Symphony musicians perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, movement IV. "Allegro con brio," from their homes. This is social distancing at its finest!
April 29, 2020
Joshua Ranz Plays Mahler
Symphony bass clarinetist Johsua Ranz performs "Rheinlegendchen" from Mahler's "Des Knaben Wunderhorn," in his own arrangement as a self-duet for both clarinet and basset clarinet!
April 28, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 26
Enjoy the latest episode of the Bach Project when Pincipal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Allemande from the Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011.
April 27, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 25
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty continues his Bach Project with the Prelude, the opening movemement of Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011.
April 26, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 24
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays Bourrées I & II from Bach's Cello Suite No. 4 in E Flat Major, BWV 1010.
April 25, 2020
Chris and Debbie Kollgaard Play Telemann
Pacific Symphony bassist Chris Kollgaard and his wife Debbie perform Telemann's Canonic Sonata No. 4 - Piacevole non Largo.
April 24, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 23
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Gigue, the final movement of Bach's Cello Suite No. 4 in E Flat Major, BWV 1010.
April 24, 2020
Mozart Mashup #2
You made music with us! The second game of Mozart Mashup has been played and here is Principal Bass Michael Franz and Principal Flute Ben Smolen to play it for you. Thanks to all the participants who helped create the score. If you are just learning about Mozart Mashup, click here for more information.
April 21, 2020
Robert Schumitzky and Erin Breene Perform Piazolla
First violinist Rob Schumitzky and his wife, cellist Erin Breene, perform Astor Piazzolla's "Oblivion" with pianist Ines Irawati while social-distancing!
April 20, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 21
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty performs the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 4 in E Flat Major, BWV 1010.
April 19, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 20
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty performs the Allemande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 4 in E Flat Major, BWV 1010.
April 17, 2020
Barry Perkins Entertains His Neighbors
Principal Trumpeter Barry Perkins took a moment to entertain his neighbors with passages from Mahler, Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” Richard Strauss’ “Don Juan” and Handel’s “Messiah.”
April 17,2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 19
Halfway through his Bach Project, today Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty begins another suite with the Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 4 in E Flat Major, BWV 1010.
April 16, 2020
László Mező and Ödön Rácz Play Rossini
This brilliant bass-clef duet features our very own Symphony cellist László Mező and Vienna Philharmonic Principal Double Bass Ödön Rácz as they perform Rossini's Duet for Cello and Double Bass in D Major!
April 15, 2020
Rob Slack Plays Bach on the Marimba
Pacific Symphony's Principal Percussionist Robert Slack performs some Bach on his marimba from his home!
April 15, 2020
Warren Haggerty Plays Bach - Part 18
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Gigue, the final movement of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009.
April 15, 2020
SCR's David Ivers Interviews Carl St.Clair
Check out this latest interview with our Music Director Carl St.Clair, by South Coast Repertory's David Ivers, where the two discuss next season's The Mozart Project, their home lives and so much more!
April 14, 2020
Warren Haggerty Plays Bach - Part 17
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Bourrées I & II from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009.
April 12, 2020
Warren Haggerty Plays Bach - Part 16
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009.
April 12, 2020
Joshua Ranz Plays Bach - Part 5
Pacific Symphony's bass clarinet player Joshua Ranz performs a bass clarinet arrangement of the Allemande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.
April 11, 2020
Warren Haggerty Plays Bach - Part 15
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Courante from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009.
April 10, 2020
Warren Haggerty Plays Bach - Part 14
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Allemande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009.
April 10, 2020
Principal Musicians Perform a Social-Distance Trio
Principal musicians Ben Smolen (flute), Michael Franz (bass) and Meredith Crawford (viola) form the Social Distance Trio as they perform the final movement of Erwin Schulhoff's 1925 work, "Concertino" (IV. Rondino - Allegro gajo).
April 9, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 13
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty performs the Prelude, the opening movement of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009.
April 9, 2020
Mozart Mashup #1
You made music with us! The first game of Mozart Mashup has been played and here is Principal Second Violinist Bridget Dolkas and Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty to play it for you. Thanks to all the participants who helped create the score. If you are just learning about Mozart Mashup, click here for more information.
April 9, 2020
Doug Basye plays Satie's "Gymnopédie" No. 1
Assistant Principal Bassist Doug Basye plays Erik Satie’s “Gymnopédie" No. 1, in an arrangement by Dean Ferrell.
April 9, 2020
Robert Schumitzky and Erin Breene Perform Vivaldi - Part 2
Symphony first violinist Robert Schumitzky and his wife, cellist Erin Breene, perform the pastoral movement from Vivaldi's "Il Pastor Fido." Plus, you get to meet their cats who help them get through quarantine at home.
April 8, 2020
Ian McKinnell and Debbie Middlebrooks Play the Bach/Gounod "Ave Maria"
Pacific Symphony cellist Ian McKinnell and pianist Debbie Middlebrooks perform "Ave Maria" by Bach/Gounod in their local church in Tustin.
April 8, 2020
Joshua Ranz Plays Bach – Part 3
Pacific Symphony bass clarinetist Joshua Ranz performs the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007, arranged for two bass clarinets!
April 7, 2020
Agnes Gottschewski Performs a Porch Concert
Pacific Symphony first violinist Agnes Gottschewski brightened her neighbor's day by performing a porch concert, playing a variety of her favorite themes while social distancing!
April 7, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach – Part 12
Today, Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty performs the Gigue, the final movement of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.
April 6, 2020
Ian McKinnell and Debbie Middlebrooks Play Sorenson's "Beautiful"
Pacific Symphony cellist Ian McKinnell and pianist Debbie Middlebrooks perform "Beautiful" by Heather Sorenson in their local church in Tustin.
April 5, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 11
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays Menuet 1 and II from Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.
April 5, 2020
Ian McKinnell and Debbie Middlebrooks Play Schubert's "Ave Maria"
Pacific Symphony cellist Ian McKinnell and pianist Debbie Middlebrooks perform Schubert's "Ave Maria."
April 4, 2020
Laszlo Mezo performs Bach's "Musette"
Pacific Symphony cellist Laszlo Mezo performs his arrangement of Bach's "Musette," doubling himself on the cello!
April 4, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 10
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.
April 3, 2020
Ian McKinnell and Debbie Middlebrooks Play Bach's "Arioso"
Pacific Symphony cellist Ian McKinnell and pianist Debbie Middlebrooks perform Bach's beautiful "Arioso."
April 3, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 9
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the Courante from Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.
April 3, 2020
Joshua Ranz Plays Bach - Part 2
Bass clarinetist Joshua Ranz performs Bourrées I & II from Bach's Cello Suite No. 4, arranged for bass clarinet.
April 2, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 8
As a part of our ongoing "Bach Project" series, Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty performs the Allemande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.
April 1, 2020
Ian McKinnell and Debbis Middlebrooks Play Frank Bridge's "Meditations"
Pacific Symphony cellist Ian McKinnell, and pianist Debbie Middlebrooks, perform Frank Bridge's "Meditations" in their local church — a wonderful and much-needed breath of fresh air.
April 1, 2020
Warren Hagerty Plays Bach - Part 7
Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty plays the first movement, the Prelude to Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008.