Classical Season 2013-14 Brochure

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CLASSICAL SERIES 2013-14 Carl St.Clair, music director

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2013-14 Opening Night1) CONRAD TAO PLAYS RACH 3Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 26-28, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor • Conrad Tao, piano

Hailed as an “exciting prodigy” and “breathtaking,” 18-year-old Conrad Tao returns by popular demand to perform one of the repertoire’s most powerful, most demanding

and most popular works — Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featured in the 1996 hit

movie “Shine.” Also, Brahms’ monumental final symphony.

Boyer: FestivitiesRachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3Brahms: Symphony No. 4

5) NADJA PLAYS MENDELSSOHNThursday through Saturday, Jan. 9-11, 2014, 8 p.m.Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, conductor and violin

Described as an artist who “will make you hang breathlessly on every note,” Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg stands out for her passionate and powerful sound, her risk-taking musical persona and her energetic presence. She’s electrifying!

Zwilich: Prologue and VariationsMendelssohn: Violin ConcertoBizet/Shchedrin: Carmen Suite

2) RODRIGO’S CONCIERTOThursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor Xuefei Yang, guitarRene Barbera, tenor Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser

An evening of Latin American rhythms, highlighted by Rodrigo’s well-known guitar concerto and Bolcom’s musical reaction to poems by Lorca, a piece premiered at the opening of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and described by Variety as a “fascinating, free-spirited song cycle.”

De Falla: El Amor BrujoRodrigo: Concierto de AranjuezBolcom: Canciones de Lorca

3) BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTOThursday through Saturday Nov. 14-16, 8 p.m.Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductorEroica Trio

Demanding utmost virtuosity, as well as intimate teamwork among the soloists, Beethoven’s rarely heard Triple Concerto is a delight in the hands of the Eroica Trio. The Los Angeles Times says “These people have it all: technique, temperament, interpretive savvy, good looks and a winning stage presence.”

Beethoven: Overture to “Prometheus”Beethoven: Triple ConcertoDebussy: NocturnesBritten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

6) TORADZE PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICHThursday through Saturday, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2014, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor • Alexander Toradze, pianoSolomon Volkov, musicologist • Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser

Recognized as a masterful virtuoso with deep lyricism and intense emotion, Russian pianist Alexander Toradze joins Pacific Symphony to introduce a journey into the music of Shostakovich. Music Director Carl St.Clair dives into Symphony No. 10, perhaps the composer’s best work, at once melancholy and intense.

Shostakovich: Excerpts from “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk”Shostakovich: Excerpts from Symphony No. 5Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

Enhancements thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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4) TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1Thursday through SaturdayDec. 12-14, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductorJoyce Yang, piano

Described as “the most gifted young pianist of her generation” with a “million-volt stage presence,” Korean pianist Joyce Yang dazzles from the instantly recognizable introduction of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Also, Bartok’s expressive “Concerto for Orchestra” — perhaps his best-known piece.

Program includes:Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra

Unforgettable nights out featuring Music Director Carl St.Clair, the gifted men and women of Pacific Symphony, a fabulous lineup of international artists and your favorite masterpieces!

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7) LA TRAVIATAThursday, Feb. 20, 2014, 8 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, 8 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, 8 p. m.Carl St.Clair, conductor A. Scott Parry, stage directorPacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic directorVocalists to be announced

Music Director Carl St.Clair puts Verdi’s glorious music on the stage and in the spotlight and the passionate story of a doomed love affair unfolds!

Verdi: La Traviata

American Composers Festival 201411) FROM SCORE TO SCREENThursday through Saturday, May 8-10, 2014, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor

Sometimes, music makes a film; the right chord or the right melody can enhance the drama, the joy or the tension of a great cinematic moment. Our 2014 American Composers Festival celebrates the music of Hans Zimmer, Elliot Goldenthal and Bernard Herrmann. Each a revolutionary figure in film music, these extraordinary composers can also be celebrated in the concert hall!

8) RAVEL’S PIANO CONCERTOThursday through Saturday, March 6-8, 2014, 8 p.m.Thierry Fischer, conductor • Alexandre Tharaud, piano

Brilliant, clear and light — with influences ranging from Mozart to jazz — Ravel’s Piano Concerto is performed by Alexandre Tharaud, who possesses “fingertips with the force of nature,” according to The New York Times. Plus, Berlioz’s Suite from “Romeo and Juliet.”

Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a FaunRavel: Piano Concerto in G MajorBerlioz: Suite from “Romeo and Juliet”

10) SARAH CHANG PLAYS SIBELIUSThursday through SaturdayApril 10-12, 2014, 8 p.m.Tito Muñoz, conductorSarah Chang, violin

The incomparable Sarah Chang, one of classical music’s most captivating and gifted performers, interprets one of the best-known violin pieces in the repertoire. Then, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8, a delightful work with expressive sound — fresh, crisp, even cheery.

Program includes:Sibelius: Violin ConcertoDvorak: Symphony No. 8

9) CHOPIN’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, 2014, 8 p.m. Carl St.Clair, conductor • Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

Dominated by a brilliant piano part that the composer wrote to showcase his extraordinary virtuosity, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a perfect vehicle for the remarkable Yulianna Avdeeva. Then, “Ein Heldenleben,” Strauss’ monumental tone poem depicting confidence, unrest, the battle of life, love and serenity.

Mozart: Overture to “The Abduction from The Seraglio”Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1Strauss: A Hero’s Life

12) CARMINA BURANAThursday through Saturday, June 5-7, 2014, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor Pacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic directorSouthern California Children’s Chorus

As one of the most dramatic and powerful pieces of music ever written, it’s no wonder that Carmina Burana pops up so often in movie soundtracks, TV commercials and video games. Orff’s massive choral work caps a musical search for life’s meanings, including John Williams’ celebratory theme from “Empire of the Sun” and Kathy Bowen’s emotive echoes of the Holocaust.

Williams: Exaltate JustiFoss: Elegy for Anne FrankIves: The Unanswered QuestionBowen: I Believe in GodOrff: Carmina Burana


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ROMANTIC NIGHTS Six concerts for the price of five. It’s like getting one concert FREE!

2013-14 Opening Night1) CONRAD TAO PLAYS RACH 3Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 26-28, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor • Conrad Tao, piano

Hailed as an “exciting prodigy” and “breathtaking,” 18-year-old Conrad Tao

returns by popular demand to perform one of the repertoire’s most powerful, most demanding and

most popular works — Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featured in the 1996 hit movie “Shine.” Also, Brahms’ monumental final symphony.

Boyer: FestivitiesRachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3Brahms: Symphony No. 4

3) NADJA PLAYS MENDELSSOHNThursday through Saturday, Jan. 9-11, 2014, 8 p.m.Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, conductor and violin

Described as an artist who “will make you hang breathlessly on every note,” Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg stands out for her passionate and powerful sound, her risk-taking musical persona and her energetic presence. She’s electrifying!

Zwilich: Prologue and VariationsMendelssohn: Violin ConcertoBizet/Shchedrin: Carmen Suite

4) LA TRAVIATAThursday, Feb. 20, 2014, 8 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, 8 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, 8 p. m.Carl St.Clair, conductor A. Scott Parry, stage directorPacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic directorVocalists to be announced

Music Director Carl St.Clair puts Verdi’s glorious music on the stage and in the spotlight and the passionate story of a doomed love affair unfolds!

Verdi: La Traviata

5) CHOPIN’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, 2014, 8 p.m. Carl St.Clair, conductor • Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

Dominated by a brilliant piano part that the composer wrote to showcase his extraordinary virtuosity, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a perfect vehicle for the remarkable Simon Trpceski. Then, “Ein Heldenleben,” Strauss’ monumental tone poem depicting confidence, unrest, the battle of life, love and serenity.

Program includes:Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1Strauss: A Hero’s Life

2) BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTOThursday through Saturday Nov. 14-16, 8 p.m.Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor • Eroica Trio

Demanding utmost virtuosity, as well as intimate teamwork among the soloists, Beethoven’s rarely heard Triple Concerto is a delight in the hands of the Eroica Trio. The Los Angeles Times says “These people have it all: technique, temperament, interpretive savvy, good looks and a winning stage presence.”

Beethoven: Overture to “Prometheus”Beethoven: Triple ConcertoDebussy: NocturnesBritten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

American Composers Festival 20146) FROM SCORE TO SCREENThursday through Saturday, May 8-10, 2014, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor

Sometimes, music makes a film; the right chord or the right melody can enhance the drama, the joy or the tension of a great cinematic moment. Our 2014 American Composers Festival celebrates the music of Hans Zimmer, Elliot Goldenthal and Bernard Herrmann. Each a revolutionary figure in film music, these extraordinary composers can also be celebrated in the concert hall!

Magnificent evenings of romance, relaxation or just fun! Six Friday or Saturday concerts make a great centerpiece to your weekends, while Thursday concerts make great mid-week date nights.



CLASSICAL ESCAPES Six concerts for the price of five. It’s like getting one concert FREE!For centuries, listeners have reveled in the sumptuous sound of live music played by a full orchestra. These six evenings will inspire, intrigue, uplift and make you feel alive!

6) CARMINA BURANAThursday through Saturday, June 5-7, 2014, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor • Pacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic directorSouthern California Children’s Chorus

As one of the most dramatic and powerful pieces of music ever written, it’s no wonder that Carmina Burana pops up so often in movie soundtracks, TV commercials and video games. Orff’s massive choral work caps a musical search for life’s meanings, including John Williams’ celebratory theme from “Empire of the Sun” and Kathy Bowen’s emotive echoes of the Holocaust.

Williams: Exaltate JustiFoss: Elegy for Anne FrankIves: The Unanswered QuestionBowen: I Believe in GodOrff: Carmina Burana

5) SARAH CHANG PLAYS SIBELIUSThursday through Saturday, April 10-12, 2014, 8 p.m.Tito Muñoz, conductor • Sarah Chang, violin

The incomparable Sarah Chang, one of classical music’s most captivating and gifted performers, interprets one of the best-known violin pieces in the repertoire. Then, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8, a delightful work with expressive sound — fresh, crisp, even cheery.

Program includes:Sibelius: Violin ConcertoDvorak: Symphony No. 8


1) RODRIGO’S CONCIERTOThursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor Xuefei Yang, guitarRene Barbera, tenor Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser

An evening of Latin American rhythms, highlighted by Rodrigo’s well-known guitar concerto and Bolcom’s musical reaction to poems by Lorca, a piece premiered at the opening of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and described by Variety as a “fascinating, free-spirited song cycle.”

De Falla: El Amor BrujoRodrigo: Concierto de AranjuezBolcom: Canciones de Lorca

2) TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1Thursday through SaturdayDec. 12-14, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor • Joyce Yang, piano

Described as “the most gifted young pianist of her generation” with a “million-volt stage presence,” Korean pianist Joyce Yang dazzles from the instantly recognizable introduction of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Also, Bartok’s expressive “Concerto for Orchestra” — perhaps his best-known piece.

Program includes:Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra

3) TORADZE PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICHThursday through SaturdayJan. 30-Feb. 1, 2014, 8 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor Alexander Toradze, pianoSolomon Volkov, musicologist Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser

Recognized as a masterful virtuoso with deep lyricism and intense emotion, Russian pianist Alexander Toradze joins Pacific Symphony to introduce a journey into the music of Shostakovich. Music Director Carl St.Clair dives into Symphony No. 10, perhaps the composer’s best work, at once melancholy and intense.

Shostakovich: Excerpts from “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk”Shostakovich: Excerpts from Symphony No. 5Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10


4) RAVEL’S PIANO CONCERTOThursday through SaturdayMarch 6-8, 2014, 8 p.m.Thierry Fischer, conductor Alexandre Tharaud, piano

Brilliant, clear and light — with influences ranging from Mozart to jazz — Ravel’s Piano Concerto is performed by Alexandre Tharaud, who possesses “fingertips with the force of nature,” according to The New York Times. Plus, Berlioz’s Suite from “Romeo and Juliet.”

Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a FaunRavel: Piano Concerto in G MajorBerlioz: Suite from “Romeo and Juliet”


The results are in: KA-BOOM!

We put 150 violins in the hands of 4th

and 5th graders and in just five weeks

taught them how to play well enough

to give their first concert! Teachers

and parents witnessed an explosion in

focus, engagement and pride. Santa Ana

Strings was born. And what began as

a pilot program now lives on as a vital

after-school program to generate success

in other parts of learning and life.

Pacific Symphony. Making a difference. Pacific Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

SUNDAY CONNECTIONSFour convenient Sunday matinee performances include thoughtful and fascinating

commentary from Music Director Carl St.Clair.

2) SHOSTAKOVICH’S SYMPHONY NO. 10Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, 3 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor

Shostakovich’s electrifying Symphony No. 10 is full of memorable musical ideas. Music Director Carl St.Clair and the orchestra showcase the composer’s greatest work.

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

4) CARMINA BURANA DISCOVEREDSunday, June 8, 2014, 3 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductorPacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic directorSouthern California Children’s Chorus

You’ve heard it in the concert hall and on the big screen, but did you know that Orff’s Carmina Burana examines love and sex, gambling and drinking, fate and fortune? Investigate this masterpiece with Music Director Carl St.Clair, Pacific Symphony and the angelic voices of Pacific Chorale.

1) RACH 3 REVEALEDSunday, September 29, 3 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor Conrad Tao, piano

One of the most difficult — and most beautiful — concertos in the repertoire is explored by Music Director Carl St.Clair and 18-year-old piano sensation Conrad Tao. Find out why it’s now one of the most popular!

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3

3) A HERO’S LIFE Sunday, March 30, 2014, 3 p.m.Carl St.Clair, conductor

Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony dissect the six sections of Strauss’ monumental tone poem, exploring how the work was both a nod to the past and a herald of the future.

Strauss: A Hero’s Life


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