Final Chords Elgar ended his composing career with this stunning and moving concerto. Tchaikovsky ended his own career with his final orchestral opus, full of triumph and resignation. With these two contrasting works, two musical titans knew how to “make an exit.” Nov 22, 2014
Philharmonic Dances We open the season with the splashy and energetic rhythms of the “Symphonic Dances” from Bernstein’s classic “West Side Story” in a pairing with Rachmaninoff’s own “Symphonic Dances,” his autobiographical tour de force. Oct 18, 2014
Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra: Winter Concert Join us for our Winter Concert with the Pasadena Symphony’s flagship youth orchestra, the Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra. Celebrating the season will be a selection of orchestral favorites. Mar 30, 2014
Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra–at the Ambassador Join the Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra as we make our first annual appearance at the acoustically superior Ambassador Auditorium. The program features this high level honors orchestra in repertoire from throughout this past season with the additional of the orchestral showpiece, Respighi’s “The Pines of Rome.” May 3, 2014
Shostakovich 5 and Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto For the final classical concert of the season, the Pasadena Symphony delivers an audience favorite. The Pasadena Symphony closes its 86th season with Tchaikovsky’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1 and the bombastically popular Fifth Symphony by Shostakovich. Don’t miss the final classical concert of the Singpoli classics series. Jahja Ling, Conductor Shai Wosner, Piano May 10, 2014
Bruch Violin Concerto–Pasadena Symphony and Pops The most famous 4 notes in all of Classical music– relentless, emotional, triumphant and victorious mark Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Hear it performed as no other Los Angeles symphony can: in the intimate and exquisite Ambassador Auditorium. Prepare to be filled with pleasure that comes from witnessing the fantastical Bruch Violin Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and acrobatic fireworks – a true showpiece for the master violinist. Pulitzer Prize-winning Bolcom brings theatrical flair, tunefulness, and a healthy dose of comedy to what will be one of the most widely …
YOLA @ HOLA with members of Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela Members of the Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela come to YOLA @ HOLA and join our young musicians for a community performance celebrating music and music making. Feb 27, 2014
Beethoven’s Ninth Widely celebrated as the greatest music ever written, Beethoven’s final musical declaration is the ultimate testament to the human spirit through the power of music. The Pasadena Symphony Orchestra’s performance of this piece, joined by a full chorus, is not to be missed! LA-based composer Morten Lauridsen, one of the hottest tickets in choral music, complements the program with his song cycle set to the poems of Robert Graves. This musical event is unlike any by any other symphony in Los Angeles. Kazem Abdullah, Conductor Feb 15, 2014
Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela Side-by-Side with YOLA orchestras As part of the LA Phil’s TchaikovskyFest, the Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela joins orchestras from both YOLA @ EXPO and YOLA @ HOLA in a complete performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, known as the “Little Russian” for its use of Ukrainian Folk Songs as it’s inspiration. Also featured on the program is the composer’s tone poem, “Marche Slav.” Feb 25, 2014
Stairway of the Stars Orchestra Celebrating 65 years, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has produced an annual musical extravaganza to share the outstanding music education programs in the district with the community that provides much of the support. The district’s excellent music programs are featured in three nights of concerts called “Stairway of the Stars” at Santa Monica High School’s historic Barnum Hall auditorium. The Thursday night program consists of an Honors Orchestra from all levels of schools, High School, as well as Elementary and middle school honors orchestras. Feb 13, …