Fall in love with the arts on the Segerstrom Center campus!
After a little vacation, we're back with a calendar packed full of must-see, must-hear performances for you to enjoy! And the best part is, they are all available to you at the low price of just $25! Check out these amazing events presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and South Coast Repertory - and fall in love with the arts!
Use code FALLARTS to access these $25 offers. Pacific Symphony's qualifying events are listed below. View the other events here.
Offer good for select seats, while supplies last; not valid on previously purchased tickets.Offer ends Sept. 30.
This series consists of 8 performances.
Sibelius' Violin Concerto
Oct 19 - Oct 21, 2023
Sibelius himself once said “When I play the violin, it is as though the insides of the music opened up to me.” So it is no surprise that his only violin concerto is a masterpiece featuring lush melodies and sweeping movements, perfectly blending drama and technical virtuosity.PROGRAM:
Lili Boulanger: D'un soir triste
Sibelius: Violin Concerto
- Intermission -
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
Christian Kluxen, guest conductor
Esther Yoo, violin
Halloween and Fabulous Fall Festivals
October 21, 2023
A celebration of the traditions, the magic and the fun that take place around the world during the fall: Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, and more. Dress in costume. Light a candle. Dance to the beat. Whatever your background, join the festivities and make memories to last a lifetime.
The Phantom of the Opera (Silent Film)
October 22, 2023
Just in time for Halloween, organist and internationally renowned silent-film accompanist Dennis James provides a chilling soundtrack to the classic 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney, Sr. in which a mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer. See this extraordinary film on the big screen while experiencing the overwhelming sounds from the 4,322-pipe organ.
Music of Star Wars
Nov 3 - Nov 4, 2023
An epic journey to a galaxy far, far away: From John Williams’ and Michael Giacchino's iconic themes to thrilling battle sequences, this performance brings the music of the Star Wars films to life with the force of a full symphony orchestra.Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
California Dreamin'
Nov 16 - Nov 18, 2023
Part of the inaugural California Festival, a treasure trove of music celebrating the Golden State’s legacy of experimentation and free-spirited artistry, this concert features a new composition by Gabriella Smith, whose work is described as “high-voltage and wildly imaginative,” along with other pieces inspired by the diversity and richness of our state.PROGRAM:
Adam Schoenberg: Canto
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4
- Intermission -
Gabriella Smith: Bioluminescence Chaconne
Debussy: La Mer
Ludovic Morlot, guest conductor
Vadym Kholodenko, piano
This concert is part of the California Festival: A Celebration of New Music across the state Nov. 3-19, 2023
New World Symphony
Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2023
Drawing on Native American and African American musical themes and Bohemian folk tunes, Dvorák’s masterpiece weaves a unique musical tapestry that remains one of the most popular works of classical music. Chopin's romantic Piano Concerto No. 2 features French pianist David Fray.PROGRAM:
Sofia Gubaidulina: Fairytale Poem
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2
David Fray, piano
- Intermission -
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
Alexander Shelley, guest conductor
David Fray, piano
Celtic Woman: Christmas Symphony Tour 2023
Dec 15 - Dec 16, 2023
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman with Pacific Symphony. Featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s most favorite Yuletide songs performed by them over the years. Prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance, and holiday cheer.
Holiday Organ Spectacular
December 19, 2023
Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.