This past Saturday, Feb. 22, we held another incredible Lantern Festival at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall – with over 3,000 attendees, this day-long celebration of the end of the Lunar New Year consisted of music, dance, arts-and-crafts
March At-A-Glance
March 2020 starts off strong, with two great events on the first day! Build your understanding of classical music with an informative talk about to understanding compositions by composer and KUSC radio host, Alan Chapman. You can also check out
Celebrating the Arrival of Spring with Nowruz!
The vernal equinox is a time of celebration everywhere, but perhaps no one takes the arrival of spring more seriously than Persians. They have celebrated the festival of Nowruz, the Iranian new year, for thousands of years. Today, Nowruz, translated
The Science of the Organ
The organ has been played over centuries for its enchanting melodies and unique tone. The first organ can be dated all the way back to the 3rd century B.C. in Greece. Originally called the Hydraulis, it was made with many
20-21 Classical Season Announcement!
Courtesy of our local Voice of OC, our 2020-21 Classical Season has been released! Check it out on their website here. For package information, see our website here.
Augustin Hadelich’s Violin
Of the world’s most talented musicians, there are an exclusive few who play on valuable instruments loaned out from art collectors and museums. These rare instruments can be worth millions of dollars apiece. Augustin Hadelich is one of these artists.
Based on a Love Story
When you think of a classic romance, there is none more timeless than Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Two lovers forbidden to be together put their family values aside to be with one another. Their undying love ends in the most
The Lantern Festival (元宵節)
The Lantern Festival (元宵節), also called the Yuan Xiao Festival, is a 2000-year-old Lunar calendar celebration that welcomes the return of spring, represents the reunion of family and marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebration. Join us on
A Congratulations to Philip Glass
Congratulations, and Happy (belated) 83rd-Birthday, to world-renowned composer and pianist Philip Glass on being awarded the GRAMMY Trustees Award, awarded by The Recording Academy to individuals “who, during their careers in music, technology and so on have made significant contributions,
Passion, Dreams & Obsession: Inside Berlioz’s Fantastical Symphony
Known for his phenomenal technique and fascinating interpretations, Alain Lefèvre is a world-renown pianist who breaks the mold on international trends. He has performed in over 40 countries and in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including