Pacific Symphony Partners with KCET and PBS SoCal

This fall, Pacific Symphony is partnering with KCET and PBS SoCal for the upcoming airing of four programs as part of its new weekly arts and culture series “Southland Sessions.” Pacific Symphony is pleased to be featured on this new series, which showcases the vibrancy and resilience of creators across Southern California during the pandemic, featuring everything from drive-thru art exhibitions to Chicano comedies and underground DJ sets. Pacific Symphony concerts to be featured include “Opening Night with Pacific Symphony,” “Virtual Violin Virtuosos,” “A Salute to the Heroes” and “Beethoven @ 250.”

Due to the uncertainty caused by coronavirus, Pacific Symphony is postponing the originally scheduled 2020-21 season at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall to the 2021-22 season. Music Director Carl St.Clair has pivoted in his creative thinking to reimagine programming for the current season, keeping in mind current health regulations. Southland Sessions Presents Pacific Symphony is the first reimagined programming to be announced for this season.

“As Pacific Symphony has focused on alternate, reimagined programming for the 20-21 season, we are pleased to partner with KCET and PBS SoCal on the innovative Southland Sessions series,” comments Pacific Symphony President and CEO John Forsyte. “For the four programs, the orchestra is opening its vaults of recorded concerts. Each concert will feature the Symphony in replays of masterworks from the archives and newly recorded original performances, as well as artist and conductor interviews. And our Music Director, Carl St.Clair, will be the host for all four episodes.”

Enjoy your Pacific Symphony in four engaging episoldes from the comfort of your home:

• “Opening Night with Pacific Symphony” (Sept. 30 on KCET | Oct. 10 on PBS SoCal)
• “Virtual Violin Virtuosos” (Oct. 28 on KCET | Nov. 7 on PBS SoCal)
• “A Salute to the Heroes” (Nov. 11 on KCET | Nov. 21 on PBS SoCal)
• “Beethoven @ 250” (Dec. 16 on KCET | Dec. 26 on PBS SoCal)