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Lily Afshar, the award-winning Iranian classical guitarist, passed away on Tuesday, October 24 after a long illness. “Pacific Symphony audiences remember with great fondness her wonderful performance of Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in D Major with the orchestra at the 2022
Hello there! Get ready for a musical interstellar ride as we dive into the iconic themes of Star Wars. With the powerful sounds of a full symphony orchestra, we’re bringing those thrilling space battles and character anthems straight to your
Pacific Symphony launched its 45th anniversary season on Thursday, Sept. 21 with an Opening Night Celebration featuring a grand reception, dinner, and entertainment surrounding the first concert of the 2023-24 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series: “A Hero’s
“Silent films” were far from silent—especially in the case of The Phantom of the Opera, which has been scaring movie audiences out of their wits for about a hundred years. In addition to our own screams as we watch, this
We have an awesome new season of Family Musical Mornings Concerts presented by Farmers & Merchants Bank. All the programs are created especially for young audiences! I am looking forward to sharing some thrilling musical adventures this year. I am
Pacific Symphony welcomes the Scandinavian maestro Christian Kluxon for his debut appearance (Oct. 19-21) leading the orchestra in a concert titled Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with Esther Yoo as soloist. The program also holds Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony and opens with Lili
Pacific Symphony invites young audiences to celebrate the rich tapestry of autumnal traditions from around the globe—be it Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, or beyond. Audience members can don a festive costume, illuminate a candle, or groove
So, you just bought your first ticket to the Symphony… Whether it was to appease your significant other or fulfill your own curiosity, on behalf of Pacific Symphony, welcome. We understand that classical music has the reputation of being intimidating
In anticipation of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15) and Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16), Pacific Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor, Enrico Lopez-Yañez was honored this week to accept the “Mexicanos Distinguidos” silver medal and diploma from Atlanta-based Mexican Consul General Javier
Classical Music Month, established in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, has become an annual celebration of the beauty, complexity, and timelessness of classical music. As September rolls around, it’s time to immerse ourselves in the world of symphonies, concertos, and