Orange County’s Rising Stars: 12th Annual Artist of the Year Nominees Revealed
High school arts teachers nominated 923 students for the awards program this season.
March 16, 2025
Vienna Philharmonic Brings Distinctive Sound to Beethoven and Strauss
REVIEW: Yefim Bronfman shines as soloist, Nézet-Séguin almost makes ‘Ein Heldenleben’ work.
March 10, 2025
An Exclusive Residency Brings the Vienna Philharmonic to Orange County
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County moves forward from “a model of purely visiting orchestras” to a more inclusive and comprehensive model.
March 5, 2025
Pacific Symphony’s 2025-26 Season Includes Four Appearances by its New Conductor
Alexander Shelley will conduct major works by Ravel, Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. Pacific Symphony’s 2025-26 classical series, announced today, includes four appearances by its music director designate, Alexander Shelley, who will...
February 27, 2025
A New Era at Segerstrom: Limor Tomer’s Vision for the Performing Arts in Orange County
Segerstrom’s new VP of programming aims to expand the center’s artistic scope, deepen community ties and build on its legacy.
February 24, 2025
London Symphony Shows its Stuff in Mahler
REVIEW: Newly appointed chief conductor sweated the details with Mahler; pianist Yunchan Lim balanced chops and restraint with Rachmaninoff.
February 21, 2025
Blind Boys Bring Long, Rich Gospel Tradition to Soka
The ensemble, founded 86 years ago, will perform with blues singer Shemekia Copeland.
February 17, 2025
Kodō Blends Old and New in its Latest Show
Japanese taiko drumming takes the stage at Segerstrom Center on Tuesday.
February 10, 2025
Carnegie Hall Set for World Premiere of Orange County Troupe’s Opera
Lyric Opera of OC’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ is being unveiled at the renowned venue.
January 27, 2025
What’s Happening in Arts and Culture in Orange County in 2025
U.S. premieres, theater, art exhibits, dance, concerts and plenty of cultural events are on tap for Orange County during the first half of 2025. The new year is already looking...
January 3, 2025
2024’s Top 5 Moments in Visual Arts, Culture and Popular Music
We are nearing the final days of 2024 – didn’t that go by in a flash? While we have a few precious moments left, let’s look back on the best...
December 27, 2024
2024’s Top 5 Moments in Classical Music, Dance and Theater
We are nearly at the end of 2024, and it’s been a memorable year. As we prepare for the rare occasion when Christmas and the start Hanukkah fall on the...
December 23, 2024
