We recently debuted a new series, called “Classical KUSC @ Pacific Symphony.” Over the past weekend, we had some great coverage of this new series – check out some excerpts, and links to the full articles, below! Cocktails, cake pops
November Vlog
Every month, we keep you up-to-date with the latest in Symphony news, concerts and events, all in one place. Here’s the vlog for November, from the Symphony’s Public Relations & Social Media Manager, Alexey.
A Halloween Playlist
By ERICA SHARP 1. Scythian Suite Op. 20 III. Night by Sergei Prokofiev: 2. Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight Sonata) III. Presto agitato by Ludwig van Beethoven: 3. Die Feldermaus Overture by Johann Strauss II: https://youtu.be/n1gRCAPnmeM 4. Der Vampyr Overture
Pacific Symphony Salutes the Pacific Chorale
“Hallelujah!” This single word is one of the most recognized in Handel’s “Messiah,” a work that is equally well known throughout the masses since its premiere in 1741. But those fans of Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale would know that
Pacific Chorale Names Its New President and CEO
Longtime collaborator and partner of the Symphony, Pacific Chorale, recently announced the appointment of Andrew Brown as its new president and chief executive officer, replacing Elizabeth Pearson, who left earlier this year. Prior to joining the Chorale, Brown spent 17
Listen To This: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs with Joe Morris
Our Principal Clarinetist Joe Morris sat down with us to discuss Bernstein’s jazzy and electric Prelude, Fugue and Riffs. You can find more information on the upcoming “Bernstein @ 100” concert on our website here.
Reviews: Opening Weekend
As our 40th Anniversary season kicks into high-gear, we’re back, and prouder than ever to share with you some of the highlights of reviews from Opening Weekend. The concert’s program included a newly-extended version of former Composer-in-Residence Frank Ticheli’s “Shooting
A note on classical music terms and usage
“Rumors about the impending exit have swirled for months, reaching a crescendo in recent days.” – Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, July 24, 2013. Awhile back I commented on music critic Scott Cantrell’s non-use of the word “crescendo,” his contention
Interviewing the talent
By TIMOTHY MANGAN The stories behind the stories: I won’t assert that they are more interesting than the stories themselves, but they’re not without interest. I’ve learned a lot about classical musicians, both individually and as a group, interviewing them
Spotify playlist: Exotic concertos
A fun, little Spotify playlist of concertos you don’t run across too often. –TM