Longtime Pacific Symphony tubist Jim Self has released a new recording. Like several others of Self’s recordings, this one is jazz. It’s called “Floating in Winter,” and it features both originals and standards. With John Chiding on guitars, Self plays tuba
Pacific Overtures
Here’s our new monthly newsletter, Pacific Overtures. It is written and curated by yours truly. Much of this month’s content has appeared on this blog, but every month will be a little different in that regard. Click on the link
Pacific Symphony: October concerts
Here’s a quick rundown of Pacific Symphony’s October concerts, 12 in all, with ticket links. First off, the orchestra will appear in the ongoing series of Harry Potter films presented by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Born and raised
Top six posts on Pacific Symphony Blog
Catch up on the ones you missed or enjoy the thrill of reading them again. Concert etiquette for beginners. June 13, 2017. A swan song and a ‘Resurrection’: John Alexander takes the next step in a long career. June 5,
Miscellany
(Curated classical music news and views from around the internet.) A classical music festival in Rhode Island goes horribly wrong…. Kiri Ti Kanawa confirms her retirement from singing…. Another Proms season — the 123rd — is in the books…. Meet
Previn cancels
André Previn, who was scheduled to conduct the Pacific Symphony in three concerts in October, marking his return to Southern California as a performing musician after more than two decades, has cancelled. The 88-year-old musician has withdrawn from the concerts
Pacific Symphony 2017-18 classical season: A brief overview
By TIMOTHY MANGAN One of the more interesting discussions going on in the world of symphony orchestras these days, well into the second decade of the 21st century, concerns the matter of programming. What, exactly, can an American symphony orchestra
Pacific Symphony: September concerts
Septembers are always an eventful time at Pacific Symphony, this year especially so. The summer season comes to an end, the winter season gets underway, a superstar soloist returns. Here’s a quick run down of the concerts, with clickable access
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Miscellany
(News and views from around the internet.) Legendary baseball announcer Vin Scully narrates Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” at the Hollywood Bowl…. Here’s why orchestras tune to a pitch of A 440 Hz…. Singing in a choir is good for your health,