Culture OC Chronicles a Busy Year
We covered newsworthy stories, profiled fascinating artists and shared unjustly overlooked culture throughout O.C.
December 31, 2025
Stephen Davy Finds Harmony With Old World Craft
Laguna Beach resident keeps a traditional trade alive with his business repairing and restoring stringed instruments.
December 22, 2025
Music Restored Celebrates the Work of Composers the Nazis Tried to Erase
A chance discovery set celebrated conductor James Conlon on a 25-year mission to restore unjustly neglected music.
December 15, 2025
Calming Chords Help Soothe Local Cats and Canines
Wild Tunes nonprofit encourages musicians to play for homeless pets at animal shelters including one in Mission Viejo.
December 8, 2025
Community Bands Keep the Sound of Music Alive in OC
At least half a dozen groups provide an outlet for local musicians while also presenting free or low-cost community concerts at the holidays and throughout the year.
November 24, 2025
Shelley and Pacific Symphony Impress with ‘Daphnis and Chloé’
REVIEW: Ravel’s complete masterpiece is well served with assistance of Pacific Chorale, though some obstacles remained.
November 21, 2025
Gabriela Montero: Patriot and Pianist
The Venezuelan musician and activist will perform her own concerto with Pacific Symphony in a concert that features Pacific Chorale and includes works by Georges Bizet and Maurice Ravel.
November 12, 2025
Shelley and Pacific Symphony Excel in a Program of Light Classics
REVIEW: The new music director designate rejuvenates Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.”
October 17, 2025
Ariana Kim of Irvine Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar
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October 3, 2025
At Soka, Trifonov Argues His Case for Neglected Repertoire
REVIEW: The celebrated virtuoso pianist had trouble putting across the program of German and Russian composers.
September 28, 2025
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Appoints Alexander Shelley as Principal Conductor
The National Concert Hall (NCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Shelley as National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s new Principal Conductor. This will be for an initial term of...
September 28, 2025
Carl St.Clair to Lead the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
Carl St.Clair, longtime conductor of Pacific Symphony, has just landed a new appointment. The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) in Bangkok has chosen the him as its next music director. St.Clair’s new...
September 26, 2025
