Orange County’s 2026 Artist of the Year Semifinalists Announced
From a pool of 888 nominees, 108 students have been named 2026 Artist of the Year semifinalists.
April 19, 2026
Jeremy Denk Essays Beethoven, Ives and Ragtime
REVIEW: The American pianist’s ambitious program, anchored by the “Concord Sonata,” proves a little less than its parts.
April 10, 2026
Emmet Cohen Pays Homage to the Greats in Irvine Concert
Rising jazz star honors music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane during his current tour.
April 8, 2026
A New Orchestra is Set to Bring Symphonic Sounds to Orange County
A local conductor has established the South Orange County Orchestra, which plans its inaugural concert April 11.
April 3, 2026
Grammy-winning Jazz Artist Arturo O’Farrill Will Be Segerstrom Center’s First Artist in Residence
His yearlong residency will include performances, master classes and the world premiere of a new symphony.
March 30, 2026
4,000-Year-Old ‘Gilgamesh’ Gets a New Life in Cerritos Opera Premiere
Lyric Opera of Orange County joins Assyrian artists to transform the ancient tale into a sweeping multimedia production.
March 23, 2026
Orange County Fans of BTS Celebrate the Group’s Return
From all corners of O.C. and beyond fans – aka the ARMY – are eagerly awaiting the K-pop juggernaut’s fifth album, which drops today.
March 20, 2026
Artist of the Year Program Announces the 2026 Nominees from 88 Orange County Schools
Teachers across Orange County nominate standout juniors and seniors working in seven arts disciplines.
March 15, 2026
Economic Pressures Force OC Music & Dance to Drop Its Move to the Great Park
Construction inflation, tariffs and regulatory delays derailed plans for a long-envisioned facility at the Great Park’s Cultural Terrace. A building close to its present campus will be redeveloped instead.
March 6, 2026
A New Era Officially Begins at Pacific Symphony
Alexander Shelley’s first season at the helm marks landmark anniversaries, features an opera about Nixon and brings in some big names.
February 4, 2026
Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Make Mighty Sounds in Costa Mesa
REVIEW: The visiting orchestra and conductor provide a splendid program of Strauss, Hindemith Stravinsky and Ravel.
January 25, 2026
Philharmonic Society’s 2026-27 Season Features Superstars and Curiosities
The lineup includes Yuja Wang, the Bang on a Can All-Stars and the return of the Vienna Philharmonic.
January 23, 2026
