Jazz It Up! Feb 11, 2017 This month, we celebrate another purely american musical contribution: Jazz. Duke Ellington’s most famous concert suite is joined by some 20th century greats whom were influeced by jazz, including Leonard Bernstein.
Pasadena goes Parisienne Apr 30, 2016 The Pasadena Symphony ends the season with a visit to Paris. Opera, impressionism, and the thrilling experience of one Jazzy American who visits the city round out the program. David Lockington conducts.
Lockington and McGegan join forces Mar 19, 2016 For the first time in Pasadena, Music Director David Lockington and Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas McGegan join us to present Philip Sawyers’ cello concerto. Also on the program, McGegan leads Mozart’s Symphony No. 40.
Sibelius’ Second Feb 13, 2016 Sibelius and Tchaikovsky: David Lockington conducts the Pasadena Symphony in a symphony and concerto, respectively, from each of these wonderful composers. Each is an audience favorite!
Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Jan 9, 2016 Sean Chen joins Nicholas McGegan as the latter conducts Beethoven’s 5th piano concerto. Also featuring the ultra charming “Classical” symphony from Prokofiev and one from Schubert that he never quite got around to finish…
Locals Night–plus Tchaik 5! Mar 19, 2016 TCSO members step forward to solo with the orchestra in our popular “Locals Night” series and we complete our exploration of the final three symphonies of Tchaikovsky with his triumphant and victorious Fifth Symphony. Standing proud alongside the other great 5th symphonies of Beethoven and Mahler, this is a surefire winner.
Great Movies/Great Music: Escapes and Escapades Feb 20, 2016 Our wildly popular series “Great Movies/Great Music” returns with music from the great adventure films. We showcase music from some of today’s (and yesterday’s) most popular and exciting composers. The music of John Williams takes center stage, joined by two other Rock Star composers and Hollywood heavy-weights, Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman. Sure to sell out, get your tickets early for this one!