What Does a Conductor Do? What Will Alexander Shelley Do?

The Pacific Symphony’s new music director gives us a chance to notice and understand the art of conducting anew.

November 15, 2024

Alexander Shelley Will Be Pacific Symphony’s Next Music Director

The British conductor brings a distinguished background and a wealth of interdisciplinary experience to his new role.

November 13, 2024

Lyric Opera’s Founder Makes Sure New Works and Classics Have a Home in Orange County

How does opera fit into the modern age? Diana Farrell, president and artistic director of Lyric Opera of Orange County, shares her thoughts.

November 11, 2024

Artist of the Year High School Awards Program is at Risk of Disappearing

Program needs to raise $12,500 to continue this season.

November 5, 2024

Bernadette Peters Opens Pacific Symphony’s 2024-25 Pops Season

The iconic star returns to Costa Mesa for the first time since 2015 for a concert with a bounty of Sondheim works.

November 1, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces New Vice President of Programming and Production

Limor Tomer will fill the role as Judy Morr retires after 39 years with the Center.

October 28, 2024

At 20, Arts & Learning Conservatory Opens a New Theater

Along with opening a new theater space, Arts & Learning Conservatory is also piloting a technical theater program called Behind the Scenes for students in grades three through eight.

October 23, 2024

New Artistic Director for The Festival Singers

The Festival Singers of Orange County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Sheridan as their new Artistic Director. Dr. Sheridan has over thirty years’ experience as a choral...

October 21, 2024

Orange County’s Caro Lifts Flamenco Guitar to New Heights

Nicknamed ‘La Flamenkita,’ Caroline Espinoza thrives in a genre that is typically dominated by men.

October 16, 2024

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