PROGRAM NOTES FOR TAO PLAYS MOZART (March 16-18, 2023) Wojciech Kilar: Orawa Orchestras and concertgoers in California share a special affinity for composers who bridge the classical and movie worlds. But Wojciech Kilar, though he won high honors in both
10 Reasons Why Classical Music is a Must-Have in Your Life
Classical music has been a staple of human culture for centuries, and for good reason. From its ability to evoke emotions to its power to stimulate the brain, there are countless benefits to incorporating classical music into your life. Whether
CELEBRATE NOWRUZ!
Nowruz, also known as the Iranian New Year, is an ancient holiday celebrated by millions of people worldwide, particularly in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans. Nowruz is a time for renewal, joy, and hope, marking the beginning
The 2023-24 Season is Announced!
Music Director Carl St.Clair and President John Forsyte just announced classical programming for Pacific Symphony’s 2023-24 season. The Symphony’s 45th season and opening of the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series begins on Thursday, Sept. 21. The series holds 36 concerts
The O.C. Lantern Festival Happens Feb. 18!
Hares unite! 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. For many, the rabbit is a tender, lovely, and tame creature representing hope and longevity. It is also said to symbolize purity and auspiciousness. A (Quite Brief) History of The Festival…
Dreams Begin at Pacific Symphony
Imagine a 3-year-old boy enjoying his first experience of live classical music at Pacific Symphony’s Family Musical Mornings. His grandmother notices he’s riveted on the music and suggests he study piano. Flash-forward from 1993 to 2023, and that boy is now a
Pacific Symphony Celebrates the Year of the Rabbit Sponsored by Bank Irvine
Abundant with symbols of good luck and prosperity for the year ahead, Pacific Symphony’s extravagant “Lunar New Year Celebration and Concert” delighted guests with a feast for all the senses on Saturday evening, Jan. 28. The lively event brought together the transformative and unifying
NEWS OF WORLD PREMIERE THIS MONTH
Pacific Symphony is pleased to announce the world premiere of a new work by the Emmy Award-winning composer, John Wineglass. He has composed a violin concerto to be played by concertmaster Dennis Kim on the Tchaikovsky & Strauss programs, Feb.
Music as Medicine
Philosophers, wise men, and physicians have long known that music holds healing powers. Plato in The Republic wrote: “Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of
A Message from Carl St. Clair
While February is the shortest month of the year, the concerts you’ll be hearing are long on satisfaction. I will be opening and closing the month with two contrasting concerts. My good friend Yefim Bronfman makes a welcome return to