Conducting Through Time: From Beethoven to Bernstein

Conducting Through Time: From Beethoven to Bernstein

During the 2023-24 season I’m conducting four subscription concerts: opening weekend’s “A Hero’s Life” by Richard Strauss and closing weekend’s Beethoven’s Ninth; Brahms Symphony No. 1 in February, as well as our opera of the year, Puccini’s La Bohème in April. I want to talk a little bit about why I put those on my 34th season and the orchestra’s 45th.

The Further Photographic Adventures of Pacific Symphony’s Official Photographer, Doug Gifford

Having photographed over 1500 weddings worldwide, Doug Gifford is well-versed in the ceremony of “I do’s”. He has loved creating wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime, memories with his brides and grooms, and, conversely, he has enjoyed overcoming the inevitable challenges that come with the complex