The Lantern Festival (元宵節), also called the Yuan Xiao Festival, is a 2000-year-old Lunar calendar celebration that welcomes the return of spring, represents the reunion of family and marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebration. Join us on

Congratulations, and Happy (belated) 83rd-Birthday, to world-renowned composer and pianist Philip Glass on being awarded the GRAMMY Trustees Award, awarded by The Recording Academy to individuals “who, during their careers in music, technology and so on have made significant contributions,

Known for his phenomenal technique and fascinating interpretations, Alain Lefèvre is a world-renown pianist who breaks the mold on international trends. He has performed in over 40 countries and in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including

Where did January go? Anyways, this year is a LEAP YEAR. That means we have extra events in February! Check them out and HOP on over to the concert hall. (Ok, we’re done with the puns … for now.) Internationally

It’s almost that time again! On February 22, we host our fifth annual Lantern Festival at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.  Bring the entire family and join our Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Rat! The Lantern

We just interviewed Alexandra Rupp, a budding vocal star in California’s musical scene. A Chapman alumni, Rupp has quickly been building a name for herself in the area, performing on stage and off, and gaining traction on her YouTube channel!

Creativity, art and self-expression can be such an important part of one’s growth and development. Not only are people, especially kids, able to express their personality, but there is no limit to what can be communicated through the arts. It

Music has played a huge role over many centuries in defining generations, places and time periods – but have you ever wondered about the history of modern day instruments? One instrument that most people probably have not heard of is

This is Beethoven’s 250th birthday year, and former Symphony guest pianist Boris Giltburg is recording all 32 of the great composer’s piano sonatas! His website explains: “To celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary year, I will be learning and filming all 32

‘Tis the “Year of the Rat,” and we couldn’t be more excited here at the Symphony for another colorful Lunar New Year celebration at the end of the month! For the past several years, we’ve celebrated the Lunar New Year