Sunday, May 21, 2023 @ 6 p.m.
Pavion Park
24051 Pavion, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Community members are invited to bring and set-up blankets & chairs starting at 5 p.m.
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Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Costa Mesa Senior Center
695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
We encourage you to bring lawn chairs instead of blankets, as this venue is paved.
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We express our profound gratitude to County Supervisor Katrina Foley for making a grant to Pacific Symphony to provide this concert to you and support our mission of making the Symphony and this great music accessible.
Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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We express our profound gratitude to County Supervisor Katrina Foley for making a grant to Pacific Symphony to provide this concert to you and support our mission of making the Symphony and this great music accessible.
Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Laguna Hills Sports Complex
25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Sycamore Park
25101 Charlinda Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Shiffer Park
3143 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Saturday, September 30 at 4 p.m.
TeWinkle Park
970 Arlington Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3 p.m.
Aitken Arts Plaza @ Musco Center for the Arts
415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
Pacific Symphony String Quartet, led by violist Cheryl Gates
Joanna Lee, violin
Hanbyul Jang, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Ian McKinnell, cello
Program
Vivaldi: Spring from The Four Seasons
Delibes: "Flower Song" from Lakme
The Beatles: "Here Comes the Sun"
Natalie Mac Master: Mother Nature
Mendelssohn: Spring Song
Mozart: String Quartet No. 14, "Spring" (first movement)
Beach Boys: "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring"
"America the Beautiful"
This SOTG concert was part of the Musco Center's Symphony "On the Lawn" series.
Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 3 p.m.
Aitken Arts Plaza @ Musco Center for the Arts
415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
This SOTG concert was part of the Musco Center's Symphony "On the Lawn" series.
Woodwind Quintet led by bassoonist Andrew Klein:
Cindy Ellis, flute | Ted Sugata, oboe | David Chang, clarinet
Andrew Klein, bassoon | Adedeji Ogunfolu, horn
Program:
Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide
Henry Cowell: Ballad
Aaron Copland: I Bought Me a Cat
Amy Beach: Pastorale, op. 151
Charles Fernandez: Closer Walk With Thee
William Grant Still: Summerland
Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag
Bill Holcombe: A Salute to MGM
George Gershwin: Strike Up the Band
John Philip: The Stars & Stripes Forever
Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Eastgate Park
12001 St Mark St, Garden Grove, CA 92845
String Quartet led by violinist Agnes Gottschewski:
Agnes Gottschewski, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Phillip Triggs, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello
Program (not in order of performance)
- Bizet: Overture to Carmen
- Williams: Medley
- Beethoven: Op. 18,4, first movement
- Vivaldi: Summer, movement 2 and 3
- Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, first part of Scherzo
- Grainger: Molly on the Shore
- Miranda: We don’t talk about Bruno
- America the Beautiful
This concert is being paired with one of City of Garden Grove's movie nights. The SOTG concert will start at 7 p.m., followed by a screening of SING 2, starting at 8:30 p.m. Learn more. View Flyer.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Pines Park
34941 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
Woodwind Quintet led by flutist Cindy Ellis:
Cynthia Ellis, flute
Ted Sugata, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Allen Savedoff, bassoon
Kaylet Torrez, horn
Program:
Danzi: Quintet in Bb
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Handel: Music from the Royal Fireworks
Copland: Simple Gifts
Gershwin: Summertime
Fields/Kern: The Way You look Tonight
Mancini: Moon River
Rio: Tequila
Sousa: Stars and Stripes
Friday, July 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Ehlers Event Center
8150 Knott Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620
Woodwind Quintet led by flutist Cindy Ellis:
Cynthia Ellis, flute
Ted Sugata, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Allen Savedoff, bassoon
Kaylet Torrez, horn
Program:
Danzi: Quintet in Bb
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Handel: Music from the Royal Fireworks
Copland: Simple Gifts
Gershwin: Summertime
Fields/Kern: The Way You look Tonight
Mancini: Moon River
Rio: Tequila
Sousa: Stars and Stripes
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Friday, July 22, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Thornton Park
1801 W. Segerstrom, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Brass Quintet led by trumpeter Frank Glasson:
Frank Glasson, trumpet (and leader)
Tim Hall, trumpet
Elizabeth Linares Montero, horn
Dave Stetson, trombone
Dave Holben, tuba
Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI: Canzona 2
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN: "Maria," "Tonight," and "I Feel Pretty" from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain't Misbehavin'
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March
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Friday, July 29, 2022 at 7 p.m.
St. Kilian Church
26872 Estanciero Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Woodwind Quintet led by bassoonist, Andrew Klein:
Cindy Ellis, flute
Rong Huey Liu, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Andrew Klein, bassoon (and leader)
Stephanie Thomas, horn
Program
BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide
COWELL: Ballad
COPLAND: I Bought Me A Cat
BEACH: Pastorale op. 151
FERNANDEZ (Traditional): Just a Closer Walk with Thee
STILL: Summerland
JOPLIN: Maple Leaf Rag
HOLCOMBE: A Salute to MGM
GERSHWIN: Strike Up the Band
SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes Forever
Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 6 p.m.
The Gray Matter Museum of Art
2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673
Woodwind Quintet led by bassoonist, Andrew Klein:
Cindy Ellis, flute
Rong Huey Liu, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Andrew Klein, bassoon (and leader)
Stephanie Thomas, horn
Program
BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide
COWELL: Ballad
COPLAND: I Bought Me A Cat
BEACH: Pastorale op. 151
FERNANDEZ (Traditional): Just a Closer Walk with Thee
STILL: Summerland
JOPLIN: Maple Leaf Rag
HOLCOMBE: A Salute to MGM
GERSHWIN: Strike Up the Band
SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes Forever
Museum’s Artist Showcase Kicks off at 4 p.m. Shopping Experience by the Facial Lounge and Sips & Bites available for purchase. On-Site parking is limited. Valet/Shuttle service is available ($15 donation to Gray Matter Museum of Art). FREE street parking is available on Calle Frontera.
Friday, August 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Florence Sylvester Senior Center
23721 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
String Quartet led by violist, Cheryl Gates:
Hana Kim, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello
Program
THE BEATLES: "Here Comes The Sun"
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight Of the Bumblebee
DELIBES: "Flower Song" Duet from Lakme
THE BEACH BOYS: "Surfin' USA"
VIVALDI: "Summer" from The Four Seasons
DAVE BRUBECK: Take Five
GERSHWIN: "Summertime"
DVORÁK: Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
"America The Beautiful"
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Dana Crest Park
24461 Josiah Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
String Quartet led by violist, Cheryl Gates:
Hana Kim, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello
Program
THE BEATLES: "Here Comes The Sun"
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight Of the Bumblebee
DELIBES: "Flower Song" Duet from Lakme
THE BEACH BOYS: "Surfin' USA"
VIVALDI: "Summer" from The Four Seasons
DAVE BRUBECK: Take Five
GERSHWIN: "Summertime"
DVORÁK: Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
"America The Beautiful"
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Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Oso Grande Elementary School
30251 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
String Quartet led by violist, Cheryl Gates:
Hana Kim, violin
Yen Ping Lai, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola
Laszlo Mezo, cello
Program
THE BEATLES: "Here Comes The Sun"
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight Of the Bumblebee
DELIBES: "Flower Song" Duet from Lakme
THE BEACH BOYS: "Surfin' USA"
VIVALDI: "Summer" from The Four Seasons
DAVE BRUBECK: Take Five
GERSHWIN: "Summertime"
DVORÁK: Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
"America The Beautiful"
Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center - Parking Lot
4802 Lakeview Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Brass Quintet led by trumpeter, Frank Glasson:
Tony Ellis, trumpet
Frank Glasson, trumpet
Elizabeth Montero, horn
David Stetson, trombone
Gary Hickman, tuba
Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI: Canzona No. 2
J.S. BACH: Contrapunctus IX
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: A Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain’t Misbehavin’
GERSHWIN: Someone to Watch Over Me
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March
Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 3 p.m.
Aitken Arts Plaza @ Musco Center for the Arts
415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
This SOTG concert is part of the Musco Center's Symphony "On the Lawn" series. Although this concert is free, guests must RSVP for these concerts through the Chapman University ticketing webpage if they wish to attend.
Guests may also register their car for free parking for the event through the same link (see "Parking" section on Symphony "On the Lawn" event page).
Brass Quintet led by trumpeter, Frank Glasson:
Tony Ellis, trumpet
Frank Glasson, trumpet
Elizabeth Montero, horn
David Stetson, trombone
Gary Hickman, tuba
Program
DUKAS: La Peri Fanfare
GABRIELI: Canzona No. 2
J.S. BACH: Contrapunctus IX
TRADITIONAL: Simple Gifts
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
WILLIAMS: Star Wars
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story
MASCHWITZ/SHERWIN: Nightingale Sang
WALLER: Ain’t Misbehavin’
GERSHWIN: Someone to Watch Over Me
SOUSA: Liberty Bell March
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Los Rios Park
31790 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Woodwind Quintet led by flutist, Cindy Ellis:
Cindy Ellis, flute
Rong-Huey Liu, oboe
David Chang, clarinet
Andy Klein, bassoon
Stephanie Stetson, French horn
Program
J.S. BACH: Little Fugue in G Minor
VIVALDI: "Autumn" from The Four Seasons
ROSSINI: Overture to The Barber of Seville
J. STRAUSS, JR. Blue Danube Waltz
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
JOPLIN: Maple Leaf Rag
Arr ABELING: Beer Barrel Polka
SAINT-SAENS: Danse Macabre
ELFMAN: "This is Halloween" from Nightmare before Christmas
BADELT/ZIMMER: Pirates of the Caribbean
BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story
Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
51 Marketplace, Irvine, CA 92602
String Quartet, led by violist, Cheryl Gates.
Alexis Meschter, violin
Madalyn Parnas Möller, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola (Leader)
Martha Lippi, cello
Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Laguna Hills Sports Complex
25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
String Quartet, led by violist, Cheryl Gates.
Alexis Meschter, violin
Madalyn Parnas Möller, violin
Cheryl Gates, viola (Leader)
Martha Lippi, cello
The Oct. 15 performance was cancelled due to inclement weather