Orange County Women’s Chorus Creates ‘Something New’ for Our Times
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The O.C. Women’s Chorus presents an immersive choral concert, including a new work created specifically for virtual performance, as a Christmas present to its fans.
Jeremy Denk Hits the Right Notes in Streamed Performance
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REVIEW: The MacArthur ‘genius’ fellow plays virtuoso piano at Irvine Barclay, yet the sparse audience is a bit lackadaisical.
Philharmonic Society Cobbles Together a COVID Season, Looks Forward to Live Events in January
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The Philharmonic Society’s ambitious plans for presenting their new season during the coronavirus era includes innovative virtual performances and a return to Segerstrom Concert Hall.
OC Music & Dance Seeks to Help Veterans and Law Enforcement Through Music
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OC Music & Dance has launched two music programs designed specifically to serve veterans and law enforcement personnel: Operation Gig and Project Beat.
Pacific Chorale Dips Its Toe Back into Performing with a Soothing Psalm for COVID Times
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The Pacific Chorale offers a virtual production of Bobby McFerrin’s heartwarming “Psalm 23” – available online today – as a dry run of for their upcoming virtual Christmas concert.
How the Pandemic Made UCI Composer Michael Dessen’s World Go Zoom
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Dessen – a composer, trombonist, bandleader, and UCI professor – has been performing musical performances, “telematic” music, for years, creating live online concerts.
What Do Local Performing Artists Do While They Wait to Get Back Onstage?
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While they wait out the coronavirus, OC’s performing artists look for ways to practice their craft in the way it was intended – in front of a live audience.
Pacific Chorale Releases a New Recording of Works by Tarik O’Regan
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REVIEW: The Pacific Chorale, who is still uncertain about when they will be able to perform again, offers the latest works by Tarik O’Regan on CD. The fluent and sumptuous recording is worth a listen.
No Hall? No Problem! Pacific Symphony Doubles Down on Online Presence
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The coronavirus is making most performing arts organizations rethink how they connect with their audience. The Pacific Symphony has taken a deep dive into streaming videos, recently launching an online initiative called Pacific Symphony @ Home which provides free digital content: at-home performances by the symphony’s musicians, watch parties, concert highlights, educational materials. It’s by necessity, not by choice, but the general consensus among the symphony’s leadership is that the organization will emerge stronger for it.
Coronavirus Conditions Make Us Rethink Classical Music for Decade Ahead
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Just right now we’re in an unpredictable moment, in every sphere of life. The world of classical music, hit hard by COVID-19 challenges, is no different.