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The women of Pacific Symphony have been absolutely vital in orchestrating the symphony’s community impact (pun intended). Hundreds of women, from staff members and board members to donors and volunteers, have come together to bring live orchestral music to Orange
Erich Wolfgang Korngold was born in Brünn, Austria-Hungary (now Brno, Czech Republic). A child prodigy, he was composing music by age seven and earned early praise from legendary composers Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. Jewish musicians were a particular target
Pacific Symphony Board Chair Arthur Ong and President and CEO John Forsyte are pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Shelley as the orchestra’s third Music Director, beginning in the 2026-27 season, for an initial five-year term…
The life of French composer Hector Berlioz encompassed contradictory extremes….
This season, we embark on a journey unlike any other. As we celebrate the remarkable 35-year legacy of Maestro Carl St.Clair, we honor not just a conductor, but a visionary who has woven his passion, heart, and soul into the very fabric of Pacific Symphony…
At the recent OC Press Club Awards, Culture OC and Newport Beach Independent emerged as proud winners, demonstrating the power of storytelling and journalism. These accolades not only honor the publications but also highlight the vibrant cultural scene that the Pacific Symphony fosters and celebrates.
Pianist Jeffrey Biegel and composer Peter Boyer created a new project to celebrate centennial of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, which was premiered 100 years ago on February 12, 1924.
Arts Orange County has announced its 24th OC Arts Awards, celebrating lifetime achievements in the arts. This prestigious event honors an outstanding arts organization, an emerging artist, and an emerging arts leader, while also giving special recognition to an individual who has sustained an unprecedented musical career in Orange County.
Did you know music can have a profound and positive effect on your brain? Music shapes the way we think, act, and connect with others. Whether through enhancing cognitive abilities or fostering emotional connections, the impact of music on our
Greetings, fellow Star Warriors and music lovers! This past May the Fourth, we took a stellar leap into the cosmos at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, where Pacific Symphony hosted its annual gala under the theme “Starry Night: May the Fourth.”