Classical Series & Sunday Matinees
2024-25 11 Performances Included
Your favorite masterpieces, from stirring symphonies to deeply emotional concertos.
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Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series
Included Performances for this Package
Four Seasons & Strauss
- January 9, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Dennis Kim, violin and leader
Tobias Melle, visuals
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons
STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!)
Vivaldi transports you to Italy for spring’s fragrant blossoming, the tourist-roasting heat of summer, autumn’s abundant harvest, and the teeth-chattering chill of winter, all with virtuosic flair. Strauss’s final tone poem unfolds as a masterpiece that takes you on an auditory hike through high Alpine peaks, from sunrise to mountain-rattling thunderstorm, and finally nightfall’s calm. Visuals projected on a large screen above the orchestra transform the concert into an immersive cinematic event, offering an enveloping narrative that will captivate both eyes and ears.
Dennis Kim, violin and leader
Tobias Melle, visuals
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons
STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!)
Vivaldi transports you to Italy for spring’s fragrant blossoming, the tourist-roasting heat of summer, autumn’s abundant harvest, and the teeth-chattering chill of winter, all with virtuosic flair. Strauss’s final tone poem unfolds as a masterpiece that takes you on an auditory hike through high Alpine peaks, from sunrise to mountain-rattling thunderstorm, and finally nightfall’s calm. Visuals projected on a large screen above the orchestra transform the concert into an immersive cinematic event, offering an enveloping narrative that will captivate both eyes and ears.
Ft. Artists
- Pacific Symphony
A Day in the Alps
- January 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Tobias Melle, visuals
STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!)
Leave your hiking boots at home and embark on a risk-free ascent to scale musical heights. With Strauss as your guide, traverse musical meadows, survive thunderous mountain storms, and reach the Alpine summit without breaking a sweat. It's an orchestral odyssey that hits the high notes of adventure—a 'peak' experience minus the actual peaks! Strap in for a high-altitude journey without leaving sea level; oxygen masks not required.
Tobias Melle, visuals
STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!)
Leave your hiking boots at home and embark on a risk-free ascent to scale musical heights. With Strauss as your guide, traverse musical meadows, survive thunderous mountain storms, and reach the Alpine summit without breaking a sweat. It's an orchestral odyssey that hits the high notes of adventure—a 'peak' experience minus the actual peaks! Strap in for a high-altitude journey without leaving sea level; oxygen masks not required.
Ft. Artists
- Pacific Symphony
Pines of Rome
- February 6, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Jeffery Biegel, piano
BERNSTEIN: Slava!
HAILSTORK: Piano Concerto No. 3, The way things really are (world premiere)
CUONG: World Premiere
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
Celebrate the power of nature and new horizons in music: The dazzling razzmatazz of Bernstein’s high-spirited musical prelude sets the stage for two contemporary works that follow: a new piano concerto by esteemed composer Adolphus Hailstork and a new and colorful orchestral work by Pacific Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence, Viet Cuong. Respighi’s tone poem paints in music the grandeur and history of the Eternal City, including a recording of an actual Italian nightingale singing a serene nocturne!
Jeffery Biegel, piano
BERNSTEIN: Slava!
HAILSTORK: Piano Concerto No. 3, The way things really are (world premiere)
CUONG: World Premiere
RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
Celebrate the power of nature and new horizons in music: The dazzling razzmatazz of Bernstein’s high-spirited musical prelude sets the stage for two contemporary works that follow: a new piano concerto by esteemed composer Adolphus Hailstork and a new and colorful orchestral work by Pacific Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence, Viet Cuong. Respighi’s tone poem paints in music the grandeur and history of the Eternal City, including a recording of an actual Italian nightingale singing a serene nocturne!
Ft. Artists
- Pacific Symphony
Carmina Burana & Bach
- February 27, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Benjamin Pasternack, piano
Alisa Jordheim, soprano
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Hugh Russell, baritone
Pacific Chorale - Robert Istad, artistic director
Southern California Children’s Choir - Lori Loftus, founding director
MORTEN LAURIDSEN: O Magnum Mysterium
BACH: Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
ORFF: Carmina Burana
Immerse yourself in the raw visceral power of the human voice. The opening evocative work for solo voices contrasts the intricate weavings of Bach’s masterful blending of complexity and beauty. The GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacific Chorale takes centerstage for Carmina Burana, the most frequently performed choral work of the 21st century. This popular work (celebrating “Springtime,” “In the Tavern,” and “The Court of Love”) has been featured regularly in pop culture: from video games and reality television to flash mobs and Disney!
Benjamin Pasternack, piano
Alisa Jordheim, soprano
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Hugh Russell, baritone
Pacific Chorale - Robert Istad, artistic director
Southern California Children’s Choir - Lori Loftus, founding director
MORTEN LAURIDSEN: O Magnum Mysterium
BACH: Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
ORFF: Carmina Burana
Immerse yourself in the raw visceral power of the human voice. The opening evocative work for solo voices contrasts the intricate weavings of Bach’s masterful blending of complexity and beauty. The GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacific Chorale takes centerstage for Carmina Burana, the most frequently performed choral work of the 21st century. This popular work (celebrating “Springtime,” “In the Tavern,” and “The Court of Love”) has been featured regularly in pop culture: from video games and reality television to flash mobs and Disney!
Ft. Artists
- Nicholas Phan
- Southern California Children’s Chorus
- Alisa Jordheim
- Pacific Symphony
- Hugh Russell
- Pacific Chorale
Carmina Burana
- March 2, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Alisa Jordheim, soprano
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Hugh Russell, baritone
Pacific Chorale - Robert Istad, artistic director
Southern California Children’s Choir - Lori Loftus, founding director
Pacific Chorale - Robert Istad, artistic director
ORFF: Carmina Burana
Ladies and gents, grab your goblets and get ready for wine, women, and song featuring the raucous revelry of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana! Performed by the Grammy Award-winning Pacific Chorale, this isn't just a concert, it's a rambunctious romp through the most celebrated drinking establishments of the 13th century, without the hangover. You'll be whisked from the budding romance of "Springtime" to the rollicking "In the Tavern," and sway arm-in-arm through "The Court of Love," all under the watchful eye of the goddess Fortuna herself. So, channel your inner medieval minstrel, loosen your bowties and pearls, because we're turning the concert hall into the bawdiest watering hole in town.
Ft. Artists
- Nicholas Phan
- Southern California Children’s Chorus
- Alisa Jordheim
- Pacific Symphony
- Hugh Russell
- Pacific Chorale
Koh Plays Mendelssohn
- March 20, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
MENDELSSOHN: Scherzo from Midsummer Night’s Dream
MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10
Do not miss this opportunity to witness the synergy of GRAMMY® Award-winning Jennifer Koh’s artistry paired with the young Chilean-Italian conductor Paolo Bortolameolli’s animated direction, a combination that promises to bring a fresh and vibrant spirit to the concert hall. Prepare for a night where classical music not only entertains but also inspires and challenges the status quo.
Jennifer Koh, violin
MENDELSSOHN: Scherzo from Midsummer Night’s Dream
MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 10
Do not miss this opportunity to witness the synergy of GRAMMY® Award-winning Jennifer Koh’s artistry paired with the young Chilean-Italian conductor Paolo Bortolameolli’s animated direction, a combination that promises to bring a fresh and vibrant spirit to the concert hall. Prepare for a night where classical music not only entertains but also inspires and challenges the status quo.
Ft. Artists
- Paolo Bortolameolli
- Jennifer Koh
- Pacific Symphony
Curse of the Ring
- April 10, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Cast to be announced
WAGNER: Das Rheingold
Gods, Rhine mermaids, and dwarves…oh my! Step into the mythical work of Wagner’s first opera in the iconic Ring Cycle whose story influenced Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and whose music inspired John Williams’ iconic soundtrack to Star Wars. Under the masterful baton of Carl St.Clair—a tried-and-true Wagnerian who conducted the entire 15-hour Ring Cycle from memory in Weimar!—Pacific Symphony invites you to experience the raw power and gripping narrative of this mythic prologue, where the stakes are as high as the heavens and as deep as the Rhine itself.
Cast to be announced
WAGNER: Das Rheingold
Gods, Rhine mermaids, and dwarves…oh my! Step into the mythical work of Wagner’s first opera in the iconic Ring Cycle whose story influenced Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and whose music inspired John Williams’ iconic soundtrack to Star Wars. Under the masterful baton of Carl St.Clair—a tried-and-true Wagnerian who conducted the entire 15-hour Ring Cycle from memory in Weimar!—Pacific Symphony invites you to experience the raw power and gripping narrative of this mythic prologue, where the stakes are as high as the heavens and as deep as the Rhine itself.
Ft. Artists
- Pacific Symphony
Beethoven's Emperor
- May 1, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Alexander Shelley, conductor
George Li, piano
TAN DUN: "Jubilation" from Heaven Earth Mankind
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
~ Intermission ~
IMAN HABIBI: Jeder Baum spricht (Every Tree Speaks)
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5
Experience Pacific Symphony’s next artistic and music director, Alexander Shelley, in his first concert since his appointment!
Ft. Artists
- George Li
- Pacific Symphony
Cathedrals of Sound
- May 15, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Paul Jacobs, organ
Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey
TRADITIONAL: Gregorian Chant
BACH: Sinfonia in D Major, BWV 1045
GUILMANT: Symphony No. 1
BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 7
Experience a spiritual odyssey beginning with the timeless serenity of Gregorian chant, transporting you to the vaulted arches of ancient abbeys. The journey continues with Bach’s Sinfonia, where melodic lines weave a complex yet harmonious tapestry, reminiscent of stained-glass patterns cast in sunlight. The sonic architecture ascends with Paul Jacobs on the organ, presenting a piece that showcases the grandeur and dynamic capabilities of the king of instruments. The evening culminates with a work that combines Bruckner’s devout faith with his rich symphonic voice, creating towering soundscapes that promise to resonate within the soul.
Paul Jacobs, organ
Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey
TRADITIONAL: Gregorian Chant
BACH: Sinfonia in D Major, BWV 1045
GUILMANT: Symphony No. 1
BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 7
Experience a spiritual odyssey beginning with the timeless serenity of Gregorian chant, transporting you to the vaulted arches of ancient abbeys. The journey continues with Bach’s Sinfonia, where melodic lines weave a complex yet harmonious tapestry, reminiscent of stained-glass patterns cast in sunlight. The sonic architecture ascends with Paul Jacobs on the organ, presenting a piece that showcases the grandeur and dynamic capabilities of the king of instruments. The evening culminates with a work that combines Bruckner’s devout faith with his rich symphonic voice, creating towering soundscapes that promise to resonate within the soul.
Ft. Artists
- Paul Jacobs
- Pacific Symphony
Verdi's Requiem
- June 5, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Pacific Chorale, Robert Istad, artistic director
VERDI: Messa da Requiem
Verdi’s monumental work has been described as an “opera in ecclesiastical dress” due to its theatrical power and dramatic force that is as compelling and intense as any of his operas. The Requiem is rich with emotional contrasts and unforgettable arias, like the “Libera me” for soprano, that showcases Verdi’s lyrical genius. With its soaring choral lines, striking orchestral forces, and the visceral impact of the “Dies irae” and the ethereal beauty of the “Sanctus,” this Verdi masterpiece transcends the traditional liturgical settings. It is a celebration of human emotions in the face of mortality.
Pacific Chorale, Robert Istad, artistic director
VERDI: Messa da Requiem
Verdi’s monumental work has been described as an “opera in ecclesiastical dress” due to its theatrical power and dramatic force that is as compelling and intense as any of his operas. The Requiem is rich with emotional contrasts and unforgettable arias, like the “Libera me” for soprano, that showcases Verdi’s lyrical genius. With its soaring choral lines, striking orchestral forces, and the visceral impact of the “Dies irae” and the ethereal beauty of the “Sanctus,” this Verdi masterpiece transcends the traditional liturgical settings. It is a celebration of human emotions in the face of mortality.
Ft. Artists
- Pacific Symphony
- Pacific Chorale
Rediscover Verdi's Requiem
- June 8, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Pacific Chorale—Robert Istad, artistic director
VERDI: Messa da Requiem
This isn't your typical requiem; it's Verdi unbuttoned and unbound. With St.Clair's commentary slicing through the history and straight to the heart, expect a visceral journey through the "Dies irae," where terror and beauty collide, and the "Sanctus," a celestial burst of clarity. The "Libera me" is not just sung; it's unleashed—a raw, pleading force of nature that will seize your soul. Buckle up for an audacious concert where the sacred meets the gut-wrenching drama of the opera house. Forget what you thought you knew—this is Verdi, reinvented.
Pacific Chorale—Robert Istad, artistic director
VERDI: Messa da Requiem
This isn't your typical requiem; it's Verdi unbuttoned and unbound. With St.Clair's commentary slicing through the history and straight to the heart, expect a visceral journey through the "Dies irae," where terror and beauty collide, and the "Sanctus," a celestial burst of clarity. The "Libera me" is not just sung; it's unleashed—a raw, pleading force of nature that will seize your soul. Buckle up for an audacious concert where the sacred meets the gut-wrenching drama of the opera house. Forget what you thought you knew—this is Verdi, reinvented.
Ft. Artists
- Pacific Symphony
- Pacific Chorale
Artists
Carl St.Clair
Conductor
Pacific Symphony
Pacific Chorale
Dennis Kim
Violin
Hugh Russell
Baritone
Alisa Jordheim
Soprano
Southern California Children’s Chorus
Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey
Paolo Bortolameolli
Guest conductor
Jennifer Koh
Violin
Jeffrey Biegel
Paul Jacobs
Organ
George Li
Piano
Alexander Shelley
Conductor
Nicholas Phan
Tenor
