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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…
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.
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
Are you ready to dive into a sensational season of great music and fun under the stars? Pacific Symphony is thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of SummerFest 2024 at the brand-new Great Park Live venue in Irvine—your new go-to spot for summer vibes and symphonic delights.
Pacific Symphony and Music Director Carl St.Clair announce the release of the orchestra’s world-premiere recording of Fiat Lux by composer Sir James MacMillan and librettist Dana Gioia, Poet Laureate of the State of California…
Hold onto your hats because the 2024-25 Family Musical Mornings Series is here, and it’s going to be fun for all! Big thanks to Farmers & Merchants Bank for their sponsorship of this series and making these unforgettable Saturday morning concerts possible.
E-Sonic, which stands for Engineering-Symphonic Orchestra New Instrument Competition, is a first-of-its-kind event at UCI…
Calling all music lovers, philanthropists, and star warriors! Prepare to embark on an out-of-this-world adventure as Pacific Symphony hosts its most stellar event of the year—the Starry Night Gala—happening on the most fortuitous date in the galaxy, May the Fourth!