Violinist Joshua Bell holding his violin

Violin Virtuoso Joshua Bell & Alexander Shelley

September 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Opening Night Celebration!

Alexander Shelley, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin

JESSIE MONTGOMERY: Banner
LALO: Symphonie Espagnole
PUTS: “Earth” from The Elements
BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide
TOWER: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
PRICE: Andante Moderato
KORNGOLD: Kings Row Suite
BARTÓK: Romanian Folk Dances
GERSHWIN: Overture to Girl Crazy

Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley opens his inaugural season joined by GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell in a dazzling celebration of 20 years of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and 40 years of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The centerpiece is Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, a dance-infused, virtuoso showcase for violin and orchestra. Surrounded by vibrant American classics and contemporary voices, the program bursts with color, momentum, and celebration—an unforgettable launch to a new artistic chapter.
Violinist Joshua Bell holding his violin

Upcoming Dates & Times

September 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Upcoming Dates & Times

Artists

Alexander Shelley

Alexander Shelley

Conductor

Joshua Bell

Joshua Bell

Violin

Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony

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