Sunday afternoon concerts provide an intimate and lively behind-the-scenes exploration of the classics. Concerts are 90 minutes long, leaving plenty of time for a pre-show brunch or post-show shopping at South Coast Plaza!
This series consists of 3 performances.
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Rach 3
February 04, 2024
A tour-de-force of the piano, Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto is a work of sheer musical magic, a breathtaking display of virtuosity and emotion that captivates audiences with its beauty and impact.PROGRAM:
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3
You'll not only get to enjoy the music but also commentary from the stage as Music Director Carl St.Clair guides you through the piece.

Tchaikovsky's Pathétique
April 28, 2024
“Without exaggeration,” wrote Tchaikovsky, “I have put my whole soul into this work.” Through some of the most enduring music in the repertoire, experience Tchaikovsky’s passions and struggles.PROGRAM:
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique"
You'll not only get to enjoy the music but also commentary from the stage as guest conductor Shiyeon Sung guides you through the piece.

Ode to Joy
June 09, 2024
A celebration of brotherhood and humanity. Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”PROGRAM
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
You'll not only get to enjoy the music but also commentary from the stage as Music Director Carl St.Clair guides you through the piece.