Art of the Spanish Guitar
December 5 - December 7, 2024
RODRIGO: Fantasy for a Gentleman
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8
Described by The New York Times as “a gifted guitarist,” two-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist Mak Grgić [GER-gich] is a star on the worldwide stage. For his Pacific Symphony debut, he performs Rodrigo’s masterful Fantasy for a Gentleman, filled with lively, dancing melodies, and musical sunshine. Led by guest conductor Rune Bergmann, the program is capped by Dvořák's cheerful, optimistic Symphony No. 8.
With Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen for a closer look at the guest artist, conductor and orchestra musicians!
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.
Performing for your enjoyment in the main lobby from 7:00- 7:50 p.m.:
Thu., Dec. 5: Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings (PSSS) Octet
Fri., Dec. 6 & Sat., Dec. 7: Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) Octet
This concert is performed with a 20-minute intermission.