Beethoven's Violin Concerto & Don Quixote
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Alto saxophonist Jess Gillam against a colored background

Shelley Conducts John Williams and The Planets

Tickets go on sale on August 16, 2026

May 20 - May 22, 2027

26-27 Classical Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Alexander Shelley, conductor
Jess Gillam, alto saxophone
Women of Pacific Chorale — Robert Istad, artistic director

JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars - Suite for Orchestra
JOHN WILLIAMS: "Escapades" from Catch Me If You Can
HOLST: The Planets

Otherworldly concert vibes abound as Maestro Shelley takes us on a cosmic journey through the sweeping and familiar melodies. John Williams’ Star Wars sets the stage for saxophone star Jess Gillam in Catch Me If You Can. Experience Holst’s perennial favorite, The Planets, in immersive visual spectacle—including the favorites “Mars, the Bringer of War” and “Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity.”

Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.

Tickets go on sale on August 16, 2026
Alexander Shelley conducting Pacific Symphony

Upcoming Dates & Times

May 20, 2027 | 8:00 PM
May 21, 2027 | 8:00 PM
May 22, 2027 | 8:00 PM

Upcoming Dates & Times

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Alexander Shelley

Alexander Shelley

Conductor

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Jess Gillam

Jess Gillam

Alto Saxophone

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Women of

Women of

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Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony

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