Shelley Conducts Beethoven's Fifth & the Emperor Concerto

TAN DUN: "Jubilation" from Heaven Earth Mankind
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
~ Intermission ~
IMAN HABIBI: Jeder Baum spricht (Every Tree Speaks)
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

“A natural communicator, both on and off the podium” (The Daily Telegraph), with a conducting technique described as “immaculate” (Yorkshire Post), Shelley serves as Artistic and Music Director Designate before assuming full artistic leadership in the 2026-27 season.

Praised by The Washington Post for combining "staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression," pianist George Li possesses an effortless grace, poised authority, and brilliant virtuosity far beyond his years. He returns to Pacific Symphony to perform one of Beethoven’s most powerful, most groundbreaking works, the ever-popular "Emperor" Concerto.

With Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen for a closer look at the guest artist, conductor and orchestra musicians!

Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.

Alexander Shelley, conductor
George Li, piano
Southern California Children’s Chorus - Lori Loftus, founding director