Shelley, the Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale Resurrect Mahler 2
REVIEW: The composer’s epic symphony emerges dramatically succinct and beautifully wrought.
October 2, 2026
Shelley Debuts as Pacific Symphony’s Music Director
REVIEW: He welcomes violinist Joshua Bell in a sampler program that mostly works.
September 25, 2026
A Red-Carpet Welcome for Arturo O’Farrill at Segerstrom Center
The Center’s first artist in residence debuts with his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in a gala concert this weekend.
September 14, 2026
David Benoit Celebrates His Return to Health with Music
The celebrated jazz pianist and composer opens the concert season at Soka University with “Resonance and Renewal,” a new work for cello and orchestra.
September 11, 2026
Culture OC Journalists Share Four Decades of Segerstrom Memories
Our writers, some of whom have been covering the Segerstrom Center for the Arts since the curtain rose on its first performance in 1986, recall memories from the past 40 years.
September 9, 2026
Phil Lyons, Visionary Champion of Classical Music, Has Died
Phil Lyons and his wife, Mary, became the largest endowment donors to both Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale, cementing their place as pillars of Orange County's arts community.
September 8, 2026
What Does a Healthy Arts Ecosystem Really Look Like?
We've spent years talking about the arts as an ecosystem. What might change if we started thinking and behaving like one?
September 7, 2026
In the Midst of a Milestone, Chapman University’s Musco Center Steps Into Its Next Act
After a decade spent bringing world-class productions and student artists to the stage, this cultural gem honors its past by looking ahead.
September 7, 2026
Segerstrom Center Welcomes Krysta Rodriguez Back to Orange County
From stage to screen, Krysta Rodriguez has captivated audiences with her powerhouse voice and authentic story. Now, she returns to Segerstrom Center for a night of music and storytelling.
September 3, 2026
What to See, Hear and Experience in Orange County This Fall
Culture OC’s writers look ahead to the performances, exhibitions, events and cultural experiences worth putting on your calendar in fall 2026.
September 2, 2026
Orange County Women’s Chorus Finds Power in a Collective Voice
Nearly three decades after nine women first gathered to sing, the 60-plus-member ensemble brings generations of women together through music, community and a growing determination to speak out.
August 31, 2026
