Upcoming broadcasts
Tune in Sundays at 7 PM and Rich Capparella hosts a new broadcast series featuring Pacific Symphony and conductor Carl St.Clair, recorded live in concert from the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
See the broadcast schedule below:
Sunday, February 2: OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION: RACHMANINOFF & BEETHOVEN Ticheli’s musical fireworks give way to Ravel’s musical portrait of Spain’s sunny spirit in Alborado del gracioso. The work dances with vivacious high spirits from beginning to end. Rachmaninoff’s 24 spectacular variations on a violin caprice by Paganini provide the perfect showcase for the dazzling technique of Claire Huangci, winner of the 2018 Geza Anda Competition. Best known is the lushly romantic 18th variation that was featured in the movie Somewhere in Time. Beethoven spoke of his Seventh Symphony fondly as “one of my best works.”
Carl St.Clair, Conductor Claire Huangci, piano Pacific Symphony
TICHELI: Shooting Stars RAVEL: Alborada del gracioso RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 Sunday, February 9: Classical Spooktacular Experience the shadowy allure of Halloween and surrender to the cinematic frights and delights of “Devil’s Dance,” written by the greatest film composer of our lifetimes. Revel in the mystical thrills of Bunch’s The Devil’s Box with virtuoso Meredith Crawford on viola, and let Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique cast a spell over you with its haunting narrative and chilling melodies. A concert that promises a spine-tingling blend of musical sorcery and symphonic spectacle—it’s a bewitching evening.
Carl St.Clair, Conductor Meredith Crawford, viola Pacific Symphony
WILLIAMS: “Devil’s Dance” from Witches of Eastwick BUNCH: The Devil’s Box BERLIOZ: Symphonie Fantastique
Sunday, February 16: Gluzman Plays Brahms Universally recognized among today’s top performing artists, Vadim Gluzman breathes new life and passion into the Romantic era of the 19th century violin repertoire. Musical America raved: “He demonstrated his mastery from the start, dominating the platform with his golden tone and command of the long lyrical line. His rich, warm, and generous sound soared above the orchestra.”
Valentina Peleggi, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin Pacific Symphony Carl St.Clair, Music Director
BARBER: Symphony No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Francesca da Rimini BRAHMS: Violin Concerto
Sunday, February 23: Art of the Spanish Guitar Described by The New York Times as “a gifted guitarist,” two-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist Mak Grgić is a star on the worldwide stage. For his Pacific Symphony debut, he performs Rodrigo’s masterful Fantasy for a Gentleman, filled with lively, dancing melodies, and musical sunshine. Led by guest conductor Rune Bergmann, the program is capped by Dvořák's cheerful, optimistic Symphony No. 8.
Rune Bergmann, conductor Mak Grgic, guitar Pacific Symphony Carl St.Clair, Music Director
VIVIAN FUNG: Prayer RODRIGO: Fantasy for a Gentleman DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8
Sunday, March 2: FOUR SEASONS & STRAUSS Vivaldi transports you to Italy for spring’s fragrant blossoming, the tourist-roasting heat of summer, autumn’s abundant harvest, and the teeth- chattering chill of winter, all with virtuosic flair. Strauss’s final tone poem unfolds as a masterpiece that takes you on an auditory hike through high Alpine peaks, from sunrise to mountain-rattling thunderstorm, and finally nightfall’s calm. Visuals projected on a large screen above the orchestra transform the concert into an immersive cinematic event, offering an enveloping narrative that will captivate both eyes and ears.
Carl St.Clair, Conductor Dennis Kim, violin & leader Tobias Melle, graphic artist
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony (with jaw-dropping visuals!)
