Pacific Symphony stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. There has been a program change to this week’s Saint-Saën’s Organ Symphony concerts to include “Prayer for Ukraine” at the top of each concert, March 10-12.
Upcoming Sundays at Soka Events and a Danny Elfman Premiere
There are three more Sundays at Soka with Pacific Symphony events of the 2021-22 season left. From Beethoven & Mozart later this month to Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in May, you won’t want to miss these very special moments.
What’s Happening This Month: March 2022
March has arrived and with it, the return of spring. Here’s what’s happening at Pacific Symphony this month
The Otello Project: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Pacific Symphony’s Opera Initiative
In three entertaining and enlightening Zoom webinars, Pacific Symphony Assistant Conductor, Dr. Jacob Sustaita, previews and introduces the upcoming performances of Verdi’s operatic masterpiece, Otello. Each online session will explore the opera’s depiction of jealousy and rage by examining the work’s psychological, musical and dramatic forces.
Introducing Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band
Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band is led by Music Director Angela Woo and provides woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in grades 6 through 9 with intensive concert band training and performance development.
The 2022-23 Classical Season is Announced!
Pacific Symphony’s 2022-23 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Season reflects the orchestra’s diverse repertoire—from core symphonic works to a full-length opera—and a penchant for re-interpreting the classics for the 21st century, through lighting, visuals and multimedia elements…
Nowruz: Welcoming the Arrival of Spring
Celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, with the Farhang Foundation and Pacific Symphony! A traditional festival that marks the beginning of spring, Nowruz is a time to celebrate the “rebirth of nature” and wash away the past.
Happy Birthday, Maestro John Williams!
2022 is a milestone year. Not only are we celebrating Maestro Williams’ 90th birthday, but it also marks the 70th anniversary of the first film score he ever worked on.
Watch The Langston Hughes Project by Ron McCurdy Trailer
In celebration of Black History Month, Pacific Symphony is presenting Langston Hughes’ Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
Meet Alessio Bax
Alessio Bax will be the guest pianist during our upcoming Beethoven & Rachmaninoff concerts, Feb. 17-19.