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
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
