Henry Segerstrom

Review: A FABULOUS 50TH Celebrates CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE Golden Anniversary
by Michael Quintos - Apr 23, 2025

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of two groundbreaking, iconic musicals CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in association with Spot-On Entertainment presented a one-nigh-only star-studded concert featuring the music of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Marvin Hamlisch. The lineup included Tony Award nominees Tony Yazbeck and OC native Eden Espinosa, plus Max Clayton, Jason Graae, and original A CHORUS LINE cast member Kay Cole. The event was hosted by Scott Coulter and featured pianist John Boswell and the Fabulous 50 orchestra under the direction of Rob Istad.

Shelea To Star In ARETHA! WITH SHELEA AND THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY Premiering On PBS In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter/pianist Sheléa will star in a new PBS special titled 'Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony' premiering on PBS stations beginning Friday, May 30.

Music Director Carl St.Clair Leads Pacific Symphony In Three Semi-Staged Performances Of Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Under the baton of Music Director Carl St.Clair-one of today's foremost Wagner interpreters-audiences can experience the raw power and gripping narrative of Richard Wagner's majestic opera, performed for the first time by Pacific Symphony.

Pacific Symphony And Music Director Carl St. Clair To Perform CARMINA BURANA AND BACH
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

'O Fortuna!', one of the most popular and exhilarating choral movements in the Western canon becomes the finale to Pacific Symphony's upcoming concert exploring the power, complexity, and beauty of music and the human voice.

Pacific Symphony's Globally Recognized Concertmaster Dennis Kim Takes Center Stage To Lead Vivaldi's Four Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Pacific Symphony rings in the New Year with 'Four Seasons and Strauss,' featuring two inspiring masterpieces that are sure to uplift and calm the spirit.

Voctave & Canadian Brass Return To Orange County This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County rings in the holiday season with Voctave & Canadian Brass.

Philharmonic Society Presents Conrad Tao & Friends In A 100 Year Celebration Of 'Rhapsody In Blue'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Join pianist Conrad Tao and tap dancer Caleb Teicher for a 100-year celebration of RHAPSODY IN BLUE at Segerstrom Concert Hall on November 23, 2024, featuring classical selections and original compositions.

Bernadette Peters to Join Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season Opener
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Bernadette Peters joins Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season opener, performing classic show tunes and timeless melodies under the baton of Enrico Lopez-Yañez in Orange County. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Festival Ballet Theatre To Host 15th Annual GALA OF THE STARS in Orange County 
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Festival Ballet Theater's 15th Annual Gala of the Stars on August 7th will feature world-renowned dancers and performances, celebrating the best in ballet with a night of elegance and artistry.

Pacific Chorale's Annual Choral Festival Culminates With Free Concert At Segerstrom Concert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Pacific Chorale's Annual Choral Festival will conclude with a free concert featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War on August 11 at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.

London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces U.S. Tour Led By Ed Gardner
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on a U.S. tour from October 9-21, 2024, led by Principal Conductor Edward Gardner. The tour features violinists Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Randall Goosby. View the full tour schedule and learn more.

Pacific Chorale Will Honor Artistic Director Emeritus John Alexander with Lifetime Achievement Award at Spring Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Capping its season with a grand flourish, Pacific Chorale fetes one of its own – Artistic Director Emeritus John Alexander – at its Spring Gala on Saturday, June 1, 2024, 4 pm, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY SUMMERFEST 2024 Season Announced At Irvine's New Amphitheater
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

A new chapter begins for Pacific Symphony and the Orange County community, when the orchestra settles into its brand new summer home at Great Park Live located in the heart of Irvine

Pacific Chorale Wraps Season With Frank Ticheli World Premiere And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

Join Pacific Chorale for their season finale featuring the world premiere by Frank Ticheli, Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered, and works by Holst & Bernstein at Segerstrom Concert Hall on June 1.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Concludes Orchestral Series with World Premiere by Nina Shekhar and Schubert's Symphony No. 9
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra wraps its 2023/24 orchestral season with a nod to the past and an eye toward the future on Friday, May 24, 2024, 8 pm, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, and Saturday, May 25, 2024, 8 pm, at Glendale's Alex Theatre.

Pacific Chorale Announces 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2024

The GRAMMY-winning Pacific Chorale has announced a broad slate of thought-provoking programming for its 2024-25 season.

Pianist Gabriela Montero And Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Perform Mozart, Schubert, And More In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024

Experience the season finale concert of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County with Grammy-winning pianist Gabriela Montero and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Pacific Symphony's 2024-25 Pops Season to Feature Bernadette Peters, Ben Folds, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024

Pacific Symphony has announced its 2024-25 Pops Series. The season features seven not-to-be-missed pops concerts that include music from Broadway, festive holiday cheer, classic rock, and Latin flair—all enhanced by the “Hollywood” sound of the orchestra.

Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
by Michael Quintos - Apr 10, 2024

A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.

Philharmonic Society Presents VOICE & THE VIOLIN With Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Experience the enchanting blend of voice and violin with the world-renowned duo Larisa Martínez and Joshua Bell at the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.