Even though, as a public health precaution, Pacific Symphony has temporary suspended live concerts in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Pacific Symphony will stay in touch with our audience online, offering up culture and entertainment. Music Director Carl St.Clair
A Playlist of Canceled Concerts
We are heartbroken that we have canceled or postponed our events in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read our official statement on Facebook here and visit our website to get the most up-to-date concert information Along with our musicians
Celebrating Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas
Boris Giltburg is not only a world-class pianist – he was also a guest artist in our 17-18 season, performing Rachmaninoff’s incredibly demanding Piano Concerto No. 2. Recently, we discussed his exciting birthday present to Beethoven: performing and recording all
Another Successful Lantern Festival!
This past Saturday, Feb. 22, we held another incredible Lantern Festival at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall – with over 3,000 attendees, this day-long celebration of the end of the Lunar New Year consisted of music, dance, arts-and-crafts
March At-A-Glance
March 2020 starts off strong, with two great events on the first day! Build your understanding of classical music with an informative talk about to understanding compositions by composer and KUSC radio host, Alan Chapman. You can also check out
Celebrating the Arrival of Spring with Nowruz!
The vernal equinox is a time of celebration everywhere, but perhaps no one takes the arrival of spring more seriously than Persians. They have celebrated the festival of Nowruz, the Iranian new year, for thousands of years. Today, Nowruz, translated
The Science of the Organ
The organ has been played over centuries for its enchanting melodies and unique tone. The first organ can be dated all the way back to the 3rd century B.C. in Greece. Originally called the Hydraulis, it was made with many
20-21 Classical Season Announcement!
Courtesy of our local Voice of OC, our 2020-21 Classical Season has been released! Check it out on their website here. For package information, see our website here.
Augustin Hadelich’s Violin
Of the world’s most talented musicians, there are an exclusive few who play on valuable instruments loaned out from art collectors and museums. These rare instruments can be worth millions of dollars apiece. Augustin Hadelich is one of these artists.
Based on a Love Story
When you think of a classic romance, there is none more timeless than Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Two lovers forbidden to be together put their family values aside to be with one another. Their undying love ends in the most
