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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 summer, Pacific Symphony is bringing a delightful musical experience to the heart of Orange County with its annual “Symphony in the Cities” series…
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.
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.
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….
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…
Welcome back! This blog post contains a message from President & CEO John Forstye and video message from Music Director Carl St.Clair.