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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…
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….
As we gear up for another unforgettable performance with Pacific Symphony, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our guest conductor Tianyi Lu for the May 16-18 concerts featuring works of Beethoven and Sibelius.
April marks a season of celebration as we honor the spirit of altruism during National Volunteer Month. This year, we wish to shine the spotlight not on a single individual but on an ensemble of dedication.
On April 16, 2024, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Henry Mancini, a true icon in the world of music…
If you’ve been following the classical music world, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Sterling Elliott, the stunningly talented young cellist taking stages by storm. Only in his early 20s, he has already achieved what most musicians only dream of—solo performances with top orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra…
Talking about great classical music that’s family-friendly? You have to talk about The Carnival of the Animals. Almost a 140 years after Camille Saint-Saëns composed his Le Carnival des animaux, it’s astonishing to note that this appealing, colorful work—one of the composer’s most popular—nearly died with him. Saint-Saëns was one of classical music’s most accomplished scene-painters; the animal caricatures in this glorious carnival are astonishingly vivid and often hilarious, delighting children and grownups in equal measure. After hearing The Carnival of the Animals, watching animals in the zoo or tropical fish in your home aquarium will seem very different and much more fun….
The City of Irvine City Council and the Great Park Board approved the setup and operation of the temporary Great Park amphitheater, Great Park Live…
Attention classical music lovers and symphony enthusiasts! Get ready to be swept off your feet because Pacific Symphony’s 2024-25 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series is shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular, and it’s all to celebrate a monumental milestone. This season isn’t just any season; it’s a grand toast to the 35th anniversary of Carl St.Clair’s visionary leadership as Music Director.
Charles Griffes’ “The White Peacock” opens Pacific Symphony’s Beethoven & Shostakovich concert, Feb. 22-24. Here’s the story behind the music.