Soka Performing Arts Center Reveals 2023-24 Season Lineup

Soka Performing Arts Center has announced its 2023-2024 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Grammy® winner and international multi-platinum singer, LeAnn Rimes will mark the season's exceptional beginning on Saturday, September 23, 2023, with her captivating "the story…so far" tour, igniting the spark for an exceptional season filled with diverse musical experiences. LeAnn Rimes will be offered as an exclusive on sale event starting Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Remarkable highlights include a new collaboration with the San Diego Symphony on October 6, offering an unforgettable night of symphonic brilliance. Witness the fusion of world music and virtuosity on November 17, as the remarkable talents of Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Zakir Hussain come together to create an unforgettable listening experience. Renowned pianist Jeremy Denk will captivate audiences on January 28 with his masterful interpretation of the Bach Partitas, while The Cookers on February 24 redefine the boundaries of jazz. The season reaches its crescendo with the awe-inspiring performance by the legendary Kronos Quartet on March 9, leading up to the highly anticipated closing performances featuring the virtuosity of Leif Ove Andsnes with the Dover Quartet on April 26, and the final Great Pianists performance with the incomparable Yefim Bronfman on April 28.

In partnership with the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Soka Performing Arts Center co-presents the extraordinary Rhiannon Giddens with Silkroad on November 11, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on December 9 and the return of Joshua Bell & Academy of St Martin in the Fields on April 3. In addition, the annual partnership demonstrates both organizations deep commitment to community engagement: Soka Performing Arts Center and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County jointly provide transformational performances and world-class acoustics to over 7,000 school children annually through our school Outreach Concerts. These outreach initiatives foster a love for the arts and inspire the next generation of artists and audiences.

Soka Performing Arts Center is honored to continue its partnership with the esteemed Pacific Symphony Chamber Orchestra as their official resident ensemble. The beloved Sundays@Soka with Pacific Symphony is one of the most highly anticipated and cherished series year after year.  Prepare to be captivated by the sheer magnificence of the symphony as they unite for mesmerizing performances on October 29 (with Stephen Kovacevich, piano), January 21 (with Benjamin Beilman, violin), and March 24. (with Aubree Oliverson, violin). This season holds an additional layer of significance as it marks the farewell performances of the esteemed Maestro Carl St.Clair with the symphony, adding an extra touch of sentimentality to these already extraordinary events.

Soka Performing Arts Center continues to be the exclusive host of the West Coast's only classical solo piano series, Great Pianists, which continues to delight audiences with extraordinary solo piano performances. From Classical and Jazz to World, Americana and Contemporary music, the Soka Performing Arts Center has become a prized performance space for artists and audiences alike.

“It is with great anticipation that we unveil Soka PAC's 2023-2024 season. We are excited to share the talents of these extraordinary artists, to celebrate our shared humanity through live music, and to have the opportunity to welcome our patrons to have a transformative listening experience.“ Renee Bodie, General Manager and Artistic Director, Soka Performing Arts Center.

Prepare to be transported on a journey of artistic exploration, cultural enrichment and profound inspiration as Soka Performing Arts Center presents its extraordinary 2023-2024 season.

Complete calendar of events available online:
https://www.soka.edu/soka-performing-arts-center/calendar-events

Soka’s Box Office can be reached through email at tickets@soka.edu or by calling the Box Office at 949.480.4ART (4278). Walk up hours are 12-4PM Monday-Friday and one hour prior to show times on show days.

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