Matthew Halls Leads Pacific Symphony in Challenging Vaughan Williams
REVIEW: The British conductor makes a strong case for the composer’s neglected Sixth Symphony in an impressive tryout for the orchestra....
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Culture OC Staff
Jan 15 min read
The Comings, Goings and Passings in 2023
The last 12 months were filled with significant changes to the cultural scene in Orange County. Several major arts institutions said...
Culture OC Staff
Dec 27, 20236 min read
2023's Top 5 Moments in Theater, Dance and Classical Music
The year 2023 is rapidly coming to an end. But while we box up assorted gifts and prepare for 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the...
Paul Hodgins
Dec 18, 20238 min read
Pacific Symphony in Transition, Part 1: An Ambitious Young Orchestra Survives Some Growing Pains
NEXT Pacific Symphony in Transition, Part 2: Growth, Turmoil, Tragedy and Triumph Pacific Symphony in Transition, Part 3: Finding a New...
Timothy Mangan
Dec 1, 20234 min read
Alexander Shelley Vies for Pacific Symphony Conducting Job
REVIEW: The English conductor impresses with accomplished reading of Dvořák staple. The third in line to the throne of Carl St.Clair’s...
Paul Hodgins
Oct 16, 20235 min read
Pacific Symphony Searches for a New Leader in Challenging Times
The 2023-2024 season will feature many guest conductors seeking to succeed longtime music director Carl St.Clair. This article kicks off...
Timothy Mangan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Pacific Symphony Opens 45th Season with Rousing Strauss
REVIEW: Carl St.Clair leads a capable performance of the composer’s Ein Heldenleben as the orchestra begins searching for his successor....
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