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May 10th, 2008

Chairs: Kate Peters and Doug Simao

Pacific Symphony Gala 2008, “A CHICAGO STORY,” will sweep you off for a little time-travel through the windy city!

photo Cafe Ludwig » Brahms, Stravinsky, & Schumann
May 11th, 2008

The intimate Samueli Theater is transformed into a delightful café where you can enjoy coffee and pastries and timeless classics.

photo Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra » America Meets Russia & Fresh New Faces
May 18th, 2008

Youth Ensembles Culminating Concert, featuring Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings and Pacific Symphony Wind Ensemble at 4:30 p.m. and Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra at 7 p.m., when Michael Hall concludes his tenure at Pacific Symphony by leading his ...

photo Power Classics: Feel the Passion » Rite of Spring
May 29th - 31st, 2008

Aaron Copland characterized “The Rite of Spring” as the foremost orchestral achievement of the 20th century and The New York Times proclaimed the significance of The Rite “to the 20th century as Beethoven's Ninth is to the 19th.” Also on the program, ...

photo Springfest 2008 » Russian Passion
June 2nd, 2008

Rachmaninoff’s irresistibly romantic works for tandem keyboards are a playground for powerhouse virtuosos. This all-Rachmaninoff program features the two-piano wizardry of Boris Slutsky and George Vatchnadze from the famous Toradze Piano Studio.

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Summer Festival 2008: Relax Outdoors

Summer Festival 2008

An Orange County tradition... bring food and wine, friends and family!

Enjoy five perfect summer nights under the stars. From Beethoven to Bernstein, Harold Arlen to Giuseppe Verdi, hear some of the most extraordinary music ever written — all while creating countless memories to cherish.

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Picnics at Cedar Bluff

Saturdays at 8 p.m.

PREMIUM PICNIC AND CONCERT PACKAGE THAT OFFERS ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE!
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 70 COUPLES

Package includes:

> Sought-after Orchestra seats.

> Reserved picnic space, just 150 yards from the main entrance.

> Bristol Farms gourmet picnic meal at each concert.
:: July 4 -- Gourmet roast beef sandwich with berry salad, spinach pasta salad and a brownie.
:: July 19 -- Caesar salad with tender grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, lemon, croutons and Caesar dressing. Served with a demi baguette and a brownie.
:: August 9 -- Poached salmon with creamy dill sauce.
:: August 22 -- Turkey sandwich with berry salad, spinach pasta salad and a brownie.
:: September 6 -- Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in fresh rosemary and lemon then grilled to perfection.

> Free Parking. Save $40 during the Summer!

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Classics 2008-2009

Four-Concert Fridays: Keyboard Classics

Fridays at 8 p.m.

Favorite piano works, including Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Beethoven's "Emperor."

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Four-Concert Fridays: 4,322 Pipes!

Fridays at 8 p.m.

Works highlighting the magnificent, $3.1 million William J. Gillespie Concert Organ, making its long-anticipated debut this season!

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Four-Concert Fridays: Virtuoso Violins

Fridays at 8 p.m.

The world's best soloists make their strings sizzle!

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Classics -- Thursday

Thursdays at 8pm

More than just 12 concerts… 12 unforgettable nights featuring Music Director Carl St.Clair, the gifted men and women of Pacific Symphony, a fabulous line-up of international artists and your favorite masterpieces!

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Classics -- Friday

Fridays at 8pm

More than just 12 concerts… 12 unforgettable nights featuring Music Director Carl St.Clair, the gifted men and women of Pacific Symphony, a fabulous line-up of international artists and your favorite masterpieces!

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Classics -- Saturday

Saturdays at 8pm

More than just 12 concerts… 12 unforgettable nights featuring Music Director Carl St.Clair, the gifted men and women of Pacific Symphony, a fabulous line-up of international artists and your favorite masterpieces!

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Classical Escapes -- Thursday

Thursdays at 8pm

For centuries, listeners have reveled in the sumptuous sound of live music played by a symphony orchestra. Classical music inspires, intrigues, uplifts and makes you feel more alive than any other form of music.

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Classical Escapes -- Friday

Fridays at 8pm

For centuries, listeners have reveled in the sumptuous sound of live music played by a symphony orchestra. Classical music inspires, intrigues, uplifts and makes you feel more alive than any other form of music.

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Classical Escapes -- Saturday

Saturdays at 8pm

For centuries, listeners have reveled in the sumptuous sound of live music played by a symphony orchestra. Classical music inspires, intrigues, uplifts and makes you feel more alive than any other form of music.

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Romantic Nights -- Thursday

Thursdays at 8pm

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

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Romantic Nights -- Friday

Fridays at 8pm

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

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Romantic Nights -- Saturday

Saturdays at 8pm

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

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Classical Connections

Classical Connections

Sundays at 3pm

Beneath the surface of music is a whole world of fascinating history, intrigue and discovery. Music Director Carl St.Clair is your host for conversations and performances that bring the composers and their greatest music to life with vigor, humor and insight.

Four convenient Sunday matinee performances allow plenty of time for a champagne brunch, a shopping trip to South Coast Plaza or just a few hours to catch up with friends! Concerts are 90 minutes long.

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Pacific Symphony Pops 2008-2009

Pops 2008-2009 (Thursday)

Thursdays at 8pm

Great entertainment always! Big names. Great shows. And some of the most treasured songs and genres of our time. From the whispered phrase of a romantic ballad to the soaring finale of a Broadway hit, experience Pacific Symphony Pops.

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Pops 2008-2009 (Friday)

Fridays at 8pm

Great entertainment always! Big names. Great shows. And some of the most treasured songs and genres of our time. From the whispered phrase of a romantic ballad to the soaring finale of a Broadway hit, experience Pacific Symphony Pops.

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Pops 2008-2009 (Saturday)

Saturdays at 8pm

Great entertainment always! Big names. Great shows. And some of the most treasured songs and genres of our time. From the whispered phrase of a romantic ballad to the soaring finale of a Broadway hit, experience Pacific Symphony Pops.

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Family Musical Mornings

Family Musical Mornings 2008-2009 (10am)

Saturdays at 10am

Fun time together!
Fun and fascinating 45-minute concerts designed especially for children 5-11. Enjoy family fun time together while enhancing your child’s (or grandchild’s) love of music.

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Family Musical Mornings 2008-2009 (11:30am)

Saturdays at 11:30am

Fun time together!
Fun and fascinating 45-minute concerts designed especially for children 5-11. Enjoy family fun time together while enhancing your child’s (or grandchild’s) love of music.

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