First in a series. Videographer: Paul Harkins.
Listen to this: ‘Boléro’
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Tag Archives: Segerstrom Concert Hall
A visit to Pacific Symphony’s music library
You go in the artists’ entrance at Segerstrom Concert Hall, walk past the security guard behind the window (once you get the OK), enter the first door on the right and head down two flights of stairs. You’re in the basement now, walking down a long concrete hallway in low light when, on the right, you come upon this plaque.
It’s the library of Pacific Symphony. Step inside and it’s a cozy and quiet little place.
Remembering ‘The Passion of Ramakrishna’
During my career as a music critic, I had the pleasure of reviewing two performances of “The Passion of Ramakrishna” by Philip Glass, which Pacific Symphony revives this week and takes to Carnegie Hall on April 21.
The first time I heard and reviewed it was on the second night of concerts in the brand new Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in September of 2006. That was the world premiere. My review is here.
The second time I heard and reviewed it was in 2011, when Carl St.Clair and the orchestra revived it for their annual American Composers Festival, which that year was devoted to Glass. They also recorded the work then for Glass’ own label, Orange Mountain Music. My impressions of the piece were much the same the second time around, not because I copied what I had written before, but because it’s a direct and effective piece and that is just the way it hits me.
Of the Glass I know, it is one of the more underrated, I feel.
Student tickets for $10
Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, home of Pacific Symphony
Did you know that if you are a student you can attend most Pacific Symphony concerts for less than the price of a movie? These are not Rush tickets. You’ll have them before you arrive.
Join the orchestra’s Student Rewards program and get access to $10 tickets. Non-student friends and family can come along for just $20.
Sign up for the email newsletter and 4-6 days before each concert for which Student Rewards tickets are available (usually, every Classical, Casual Connections and Organ series concert; others based on availability), you’ll receive instructions on how to buy $10 tickets for the event. Go here to sign up for the newsletter.
There’s also a discounted subscription program for students who would like to go a little more often. Call (714) 755-5799 for more details on that.
Here’s a list of Pacific Symphony’s upcoming concerts.
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