Joshua Bell and Shelley Open Pacific Symphony’s New Season in Style
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Dallas Symphony Dazzles in Rare Orange County Return
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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra hadn't visited Orange County in over fifty years. During this time, the orchestra has transformed into a world-class ensemble, currently led by world-renowned Music Director Fabio Luisi…
Read MoreRouvali and the Philharmonia Deliver Fire and Poetry in Costa Mesa
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The Philharmonia Orchestra, from London’s South Bank, is celebrating its 80th anniversary year (founded in 1945 by Walter Legge) and currently on a five-city U.S. tour…
Read MoreIn OC, Shelley Weaves Magic with Scheherazade
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The British-Canadian maestro returned this weekend with an enchanting program that spanned from modern American sparkle to timeless Arabian nights.
Read MoreAt Pacific Symphony, a Glorious Send-Off for a Beloved Maestro
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Under maestro St. Clair, the orchestral playing was lyrical, opulent, gleaming. The accompaniment to the “Sanctus” chorus and the “Dies irae” sections was splendidly apocalyptic.
Read MoreAn Inspiring Sunday Afternoon in OC with Mutter-Ferrández-Bronfman Piano Trio
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Beethoven's "Archduke" Trio opened the program with noble assurance. Bronfman played with a genial, singing tone in the opening theme.
Read MorePacific Symphony Debuts Bold New Era Under Shelley
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Alexander Shelley's inaugural concert as Music Director Designate of the Pacific Symphony. He will officially take over in the 2026/27 season and Carl St. Clair, the Symphony’s MD of 35 years, will become its Music Director Emeritus.
Read MoreOrange County Strikes Rhine Gold in Pacific Symphony’s Beautiful ‘Ring’
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In transcribing Mr. Zvulun’s operatic staging to the Pacific Symphony’s concert stage, director Gregory Luis H. Boyle admitted having to redesign the video projections and the sets, but keeping the same costume and storytelling concept.
Read MoreVienna Philharmonic Gives Two Transcendent Concerts in SoCal
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The hall on day 1 was decked out with lavish floral extravaganza, and on day 2 with giant poster boards of the Golden Hall (Musikverein), home of the VPO, and no flowers or fancy ball gowns.
Read MoreA Memorable OC Visit by UK Orchestra and Korean Piano Phenom
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Lim, who is 20, brought remarkable maturity to the music-making, tackling its technical demands with apparent ease while finding fresh nuances in this familiar work.
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