Alexander Shelley, conductor
Jess Gillam, alto saxophone
Women of Pacific Chorale — Robert Istad, artistic director
Pacific Symphony
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 Classical California midday host Alan Chapman.
Upcoming Dates & Times
May 20, 2027 | 8:00 PM
May 21, 2027 | 8:00 PM
May 22, 2027 | 8:00 PM
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