Itzhak Perlman is Still Having Fun
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PREVIEW: After a lifetime in the public eye, the iconic violinist continues to be “very, very happy.” He will perform in Orange County on January 19, 2020.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Kicks the Holiday Up a Notch
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REVIEW: The Latin/Caribbean combo brought a high energy freshness to the holiday classics, which worked most of the time.
Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Gets the Ellington Treatment
Countywide
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REVIEW: The Duke Ellington Orchestra keeps its transformed “The Nutcracker Suite” fresh and surprising, even 59 years after its debut.
Does Opera Have a Future in Orange County?
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COMMENTARY: Still no resident opera company in O.C.? No more visits from Domingo? Everything is just fine.
No Ivory Tower for This Composer
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Cal State Fullerton professor Pamela Madsen writes music that addresses the concerns of the contemporary world.
Florence Price Rightfully Finds Her Place Next to Gershwin with the Pacific Symphony
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Musicians are starting to rediscover the music of Florence Price, the first black woman composer to have a symphony performed by a major symphony orchestra.
Pacific Symphony Concert Will Fete Living Legends Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
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PREVIEW: Program spotlights vocal selections and instrumental works by the two superstar musical theater composers for its first pop concert of the season.
Irvine Barclay’s Star-Studded Season Includes Chick Corea, Performing This Friday
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Under the leadership of Jerry Mandel, the Irvine Barclay’s season includes a bevy of top not jazz performers. With the recent success of Laguna Dance Festival, we hope he also finds space for more world-class dance.
Tommy Phillips is Not Distracted
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The Philharmonic Society’s new leader puts his stamp on the 2019/2020 season.
Renee Bodie Wants to Transport You
Aliso Viejo
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Bodie has programmed her first season to show off the world-class venue on the Soka University campus.