London Philharmonic Provides Luxury Tchaikovsky but is Outshone by Soloist
REVIEW: Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja put on a show with Shostakovich.
October 14, 2024
Pacific Symphony and Musicians Ratify Three-Year Contract
Orange County, Calif.—October 3, 2024— Pacific Symphony and its musicians have reached an agreement on a new three-year contract, signaling a shared commitment to the orchestra’s future. The agreement, negotiated...
October 3, 2024
St.Clair Opens His 35th Pacific Symphony Season with Nostalgic Agenda
REVIEW: Duplicating his first program, he all but admits it’s his final season.
September 27, 2024
Fall Preview 2024: Our Writers Have Chosen Their Top Arts and Culture Picks
We’re excited to share with you our writers’ picks for notable events in theater, dance, visual arts, food, culture and music for fall 2024. Culture OC’s talented team of arts...
September 4, 2024
Santa Ana’s ‘Stories of the Heart’ Debuts Next Weekend
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble helps city locals to share the songs, stories and corridos of the community.
August 30, 2024
Where to Find Arts Programs for Kids This Fall in Orange County
Whether your child is a budding artist, a future performer, or simply looking for a fun and educational way to spend their time, Orange County’s fall arts offerings have something for everyone.
August 21, 2024
Chamber Music OC Dreams Big to Celebrate Small Ensembles
Chamber Music OC emerged from a residency at Irvine’s Great Park to become O.C.’s undisputed center of the genre.
August 12, 2024
Just How Great is Great Park Live?
We assess Irvine’s shiny new “temporary” amphitheater during a recent Pacific Symphony performance.
August 7, 2024
Outdoor Plays and Concerts Will Deliver a Last Blast of Summer That’s Fun and Exciting
Under-the-stars theater productions and concerts – of both the classical and pop music variety – are singular ways to enjoy the breezes and cooler temps evening brings during the dog days.
August 5, 2024
Sugar Ray’s Murphy Karges Wants His New Book to Inspire as Well as Teach
‘Basics for Bassists’ includes stories of band life and advice on how to succeed in music.
July 19, 2024
California’s Budget is in the Red – Its Arts Programs are Black and Blue
Just two scant years ago, California was sitting plush with a $97 billion budget surplus. The state budget for 2022-23 was a healthy $307 billion and funded a long list...
July 1, 2024
Choral Arts Initiative Premiere | Project Festival Supports Innovations in Composition
Twelve composers will join the Choral Arts Initiative for a three-day festival to develop new work, culminating in a concert with 12 world premieres.
June 17, 2024
