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This season, one of the highlights of Pacific Symphony’s repertoire is Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 performed May 16-18 under the baton of Guest Conductor Tianyi Lu. The work is as stirring and evocative as the landscape of Finland itself. Interestingly, this quintessentially Finnish symphony was conceived under the warm Italian sun, a testament to how place and inspiration can transcend geographical boundaries….
As we gear up for another unforgettable performance with Pacific Symphony, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our guest conductor Tianyi Lu for the May 16-18 concerts featuring works of Beethoven and Sibelius.
Some listeners claim Tchaikovsky’s heartfelt “Pathétique” Symphony reveals a secret passion that killed him. Listen—then decide for yourself…
La Bohème’s enduring appeal is not only that it is a timeless tale with which we can identify; it is that Puccini and his librettists have captured, in word and music, the story and its characters…
If you’ve been following the classical music world, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Sterling Elliott, the stunningly talented young cellist taking stages by storm. Only in his early 20s, he has already achieved what most musicians only dream of—solo performances with top orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra…
Attention classical music lovers and symphony enthusiasts! Get ready to be swept off your feet because Pacific Symphony’s 2024-25 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series is shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular, and it’s all to celebrate a monumental milestone. This season isn’t just any season; it’s a grand toast to the 35th anniversary of Carl St.Clair’s visionary leadership as Music Director.
Charles Griffes’ “The White Peacock” opens Pacific Symphony’s Beethoven & Shostakovich concert, Feb. 22-24. Here’s the story behind the music.
The profound sounds of a piano concerto can do more than stir the emotions of an audience; they can also stimulate the brain in ways that could potentially enhance cognitive functions. As Pacific Symphony prepares to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring the Italian virtuoso Alessio Bax as soloist and guest conductor Andrew Litton (Feb. 22-24), it’s worth exploring the intersection where music meets mind…
Sergei Rachmaninoff, the last of the great Russian Romantic composers, was also one of history’s great pianists—perhaps the greatest of all, according to some current re-evaluations…
Classical KUSC is the most listened to classical public radio station in the country, dedicated to making classical music and the arts a more important part of more people’s lives. And now, Classical California—91.5 FM—has just unveiled a stunning redesign of KUSC.org…