SUMMER’S SPECTACULAR FINALE
Pacific Symphony’s SummerFest 2023, presented by City of Hope Orange County, comes to a dramatic finale on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. at FivePoint Amphitheatre. City of Hope Orange County presents Tchaikovsky Spectacular: A Concert of Hope, honoring cancer survivors, patients, and their loved ones. The program opens with Beethoven’s inspiring Symphony No. 5. The work’s dramatic coloring and protean moods provide a breathtaking soundtrack to the lush September night. After intermission, award-winning pianist Claire Huangci—champion of the 2018 Geza Anda Competition—joins Pacific Symphony to perform Rachmaninoff’s deeply expressive Piano Concerto No. 2, a piece with strong emphasis on lyrical themes and sweeping melodies. The evening concludes with Tchaikovsky’s victorious “1812 Overture,” which marries triumphant instrumentation and resounding cannons with spectacular fireworks.
To experience this uplifting and energizing program firsthand, tickets are now on sale, starting at $39. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for pre-concert picnicking, with a wide variety of concessions available on-site: from Mediterranean meals to Korean eats, audience members can also select from a broad selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Pacific Symphony Patron Services at (714) 755-5799 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m on Monday through Friday., or go online to PacificSymphony.org.
Generously sponsored by City of Hope Orange County, the 2023 SummerFest Season is also made possible through the support of PBS SoCal, K-Earth 101, and Laist.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is the highest ranked cancer hospital in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals: Specialty Ranking. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Instagram.
