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Known as the “City of the Arts,” the city of Costa Mesa is home to the Theater & Arts District of Orange County. This well-planned cultural arts district located directly off the I-405 freeway contains exquisite performance halls, fine dining, and luxury shopping at South Coast Plaza. The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, and Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory provide the community with a year-round showcase of professional music, opera, dance, theatre, musical theatre, and other special attractions for audiences of all ages to enjoy.

The Concert Hall is home to the Orange County Philharmonic Society and Orange County’s highly acclaimed Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Broadway productions, internationally known performers, and stellar ballet and modern dance companies appear here frequently. Directly across the street from The Center and the concert hall, South Coast Repertory is on the cutting edge of creative drama, and is one of America’s leading resident theaters for the development and production of new plays.

Costa Mesa is also home to the unique “California Scenario” sculpture garden created by Isamu Noguchi, and a stunning variety of indoor and outdoor contemporary sculptures and other art works by prominent artists, including Henry Moore and Richard Serra, whose newest piece, “The Connector,” is erected adjacent to the Concert Hall.

Photo: The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall by RMA Photography Inc.

Benedetti plays Bruch

Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts

February 2-February 4, 2012

Christoph König, conductor
Nicola Benedetti, violin

Debussy: Petite Suite
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

One of the most enduring violin concertos in the repertoire, Bruch’s masterpiece soars in the inspired hands of captivating young virtuoso Nicola Benedetti. Debussy’s Petite Suite, written for four-hand piano, will be played ...More

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SCRamble SCRamble Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Nicholas Studio February 18, 2012 Fizzy and fast-paced, SCRamble features eight of SoCal’s most outrageous artists and groups performing 10 minutes of their best material. The line-up includes modern dance, clowning, storytelling, comedy, music and performance art. It’s a little bittta crazy and a whole lotta fun. And did we mention you can bring drinks into the theatre? The Line-up 2nd Story: Storytelling meets wine drinking meets live music Deanna Fleysher as Butt...	South Coast Repertory	02/18/12	Costa Mesa
Andrea Martin with Seth Rudetsky Andrea Martin with Seth Rudetsky Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 16-February 19, 2012 Andrea Martin offers an evening of outrageous comedy and song as only the incomparable Emmy and Tony® Award-winning comedienne can. Your favorite Broadway tunes are rounded out with her famous SCTV characters and tales of her life, career and famous Hollywood friends. Featuring musical accompanist and YouTube sensation, Seth Rudetsky.	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	02/16/12- 02/19/12	Costa Mesa
Four Clowns at South Coast Repertory Four Clowns at South Coast Repertory Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Nicholas Studio February 17-February 19, 2012 ."Rowdy, irreverent, totally inappropriate, dangerous, and very funny" - San Francisco Guardian “I can’t believe they’re doing that” - Minneapolis Pioneer Press "practiced physical and vocal prowess and a truckload of commitment" - Indianapolis Nuvo "underneath the face paint and fuzzy noses lays a lot of complexity" - Phoenix New Times Four Clowns Reviews Page Fresh off their Top of the Fringe win at...	South Coast Repertory	02/17/12- 02/19/12	Costa Mesa
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 23-February 25, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin Daugherty: Work for organ, winds, brass and percussion (World premiere) Barber: Adagio for Strings Daugherty: Radio City for Orchestra (U.S Premiere) Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky’s dazzling violin concerto is a test of skill for any violinist, but Vadim Gluzman, who performed Brahms last season in Orange County, is up to the task. In only eight minutes, Barber’s...	Pacific Symphony	02/23/12- 02/25/12	Costa Mesa
Elemeno Pea Elemeno Pea Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage January 27-February 26, 2012 ELEMENO PEA by Molly Smith Metzler directed by Marc Masterson It's just after Labor Day, and Martha's Vineyard has started emptying out, but you can still smell the suntan lotion (the expensive kind). And the expensive life is just what Simone is living these days, as personal assistant to Michaela Kell, trophy wife of an absurdly rich (and often absent) New York ad man. When Simone's older sister, a social worker from blue collar Buffalo, comes to visit,...	South Coast Repertory	01/27/12- 02/26/12	Costa Mesa
The Borrowers The Borrowers Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage February 10-February 26, 2012 In this enchanting new play based on an award-winning classic of children's literature, Arrietty lives a quiet life with her parents in a warm and cozy home. But, like any fourteen-year-old girl, she longs for the big wide world. And that world is really enormous for Arrietty because she's only four inches tall, and home is beneath the floorboards with scary "human beans" living just above. One day she's allowed to go above to "borrow" a few necessities and meets a...	South Coast Repertory	02/10/12- 02/26/12	Costa Mesa
Rachmaninoff's Mighty Third Rachmaninoff's Mighty Third Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 1-March 3, 2012 Michael Stern, conductor Joyce Yang, piano Rossini: Overture to “Semiramide” Bartok: Suite from “The Miraculous Mandarin” Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 Korean pianist Joyce Yang offers Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, one of the repertoire’s most powerful, most demanding and most popular works. Rossini’s “Semiramide” is seldom performed in full, but the overture and arias have received...	Pacific Symphony	03/01/12- 03/03/12	Costa Mesa
Hansel and Gretel Hansel and Gretel Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 3, 2012 Pacific Symphony Maxim Eshkenazy, conductor Join us as we travel through a magical forest to find a house made of candy! Based on the enchanting story by The Brothers Grimm, this condensed version of Humperdinck’s opera features talented singers and is designed just for kids. Pacific Symphony’s Family Musical Mornings are fun and fascinating 45-minute concerts designed especially for children 5-11. Enjoy family fun time together while enhancing...	Pacific Symphony	03/03/12	Costa Mesa
Ebène Quartet Ebène Quartet Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 3, 2012 Mastery, elegance, density, complicity and spirit are words that regularly come back about France’s award-winning Quatuor Ebène, making its Center debut. Among the most sought-after quartets worldwide, the Ebène is distinguished by its open-mindedness and versatility. The artists display equal facility in the classical repertoire, contemporary music and jazz. Program will include Mozart, Borodin and Mendelssohn.	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	03/03/12	Costa Mesa
Traces Traces Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 28-March 4, 2012 Performed by 7 Fingers (Les 7 doigts de la main), an astonishingly talented young French Canadian company who have pioneered a whole new brand of circus, Traces combines awe-inspiring acrobatics with infectious urban energy. Six men and one woman give dazzling, gravity-defying displays of skill, dance and acrobatic brilliance in this unique and exhilarating theatrical event.	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	02/28/12- 03/04/12	Costa Mesa
The Servant of Two Masters The Servant of Two Masters Presented by Vanguard University at Vanguard University February 24-March 4, 2012 ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ – A Farcical Comedy from eighteenth century classic Italian commedia dell’arte. Audiences get served with a smile as physical comedy, clowning and general hilarity are heaped on the table through mistaken identity, double-booked events, and lovers who don’t quite know who to fall for. Washington Post raves, “The laughs may drive you into a state of goofy euphoria. It’s as delightful and delicious a farce...	Vanguard University	02/24/12- 03/04/12	Costa Mesa
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 6-March 11, 2012 Every performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a celebration of dance at its finest with the company’s brilliant artistry and passionate energy bringing audiences to their feet. Their Center engagement offers something historic to celebrate as well, as the company begins an exciting era with new artistic director Robert Battle. Programs feature Ailey classics and works by today's most exciting choreographers.	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	03/06/12- 03/11/12	Costa Mesa
Nunsense and Nunsense A-men Nunsense and Nunsense A-men Presented by Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse at Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse February 10-March 11, 2012 In a first for the Costa Mesa Playhouse, we are presenting two different versions of the same play alternating with each other, with two completely different casts, one all female (the traditional "Nunsense!") and one played entirely by men in drag ("Nunsense A-Men!") When the Little Sisters of Hoboken's cook accidentally poisons 52 of the nuns with tainted vichyssoise, Mother Superior Mary Regina, a former circus performer, decides to raise funds for their burials...	Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse	02/10/12- 03/11/12	Costa Mesa
St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 13, 2012 Pre-concert lecture by Alan Chapman, 7pm Roman Leontiev, conductor Alexandre Pirojenko, piano PROGRAM: RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 (Carnegie Hall repertoire) PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat major, Op. 10 MUSSORGSKY/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	03/13/12	Costa Mesa
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 16, 2012 “Oh, What a Night!” it will be as rock ‘n’ roll’s Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons return to Segerstrom Center for an evening featuring their unforgettable classic hits such as “Sherry” and “My Eyes Adored You.”	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	03/16/12	Costa Mesa
Casablanca Casablanca Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 15-March 17, 2012 Pacific Symphony Richard Kaufman, conductor A symphonic night at the movies! On the big screen: a cinematic masterpiece that has become part of American popular culture –– ¬“We’ll always have Paris,” “Here’s looking at you, kid.” On the concert hall stage: The gifted musicians of Pacific Symphony provide the soundtrack by performing Max Steiner’s glorious score live!	Pacific Symphony	03/15/12- 03/17/12	Costa Mesa
Nowruz: Celebrating Spring Nowruz: Celebrating Spring Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 22-March 24, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor Farhad Mechkat, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano Destan Ensemble OR Shams Ensemble Pacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic director Traditional Persian Music Danielpour: Peace Oratorio (world premiere) The traditional Persian New Year — marking the arrival of spring —has been celebrated since ancient times. This year, join your neighbors in a program of festive Persian music. Then, celebrate...	Pacific Symphony	03/22/12- 03/24/12	Costa Mesa
SFJAZZ Collective: The Music of Stevie Wonder SFJAZZ Collective: The Music of Stevie Wonder Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 23-March 24, 2012 The SFJAZZ Collective is just that: a true collective of accomplished jazz stars. Following acclaimed explorations of such jazz masters as Coltrane, Hancock, Monk and Tyner, this adventurous ensemble now sets its sights on the music of the one-and-only Stevie Wonder. With Miguel Zenón, alto saxophone; Stefon Harris, vibraphone; Mark Turner, tenor saxophone; Edward Simon, piano; Avishai Cohen, trumpet; Matt Penman, bass; Robin Eubanks, trombone; and Eric Harland, drums.	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	03/23/12- 03/24/12	Costa Mesa
A New Day A New Day Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 25, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor and host Hila Plitman, soprano Pacific Chorale—John Alexander, artistic director Danielpour: Peace Oratorio A special festival celebrating the music of Persian-Americans is the impetus for a new work by Richard Danielpour, whose own Persian ancestry served as inspiration for this piece.	Pacific Symphony	03/25/12	Costa Mesa
Mendelssohn Piano Trios Mendelssohn Piano Trios Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 25, 2012 Cellist David Finckel, pianist Wu Han and violinist Philip Setzer reunite for a beautiful evening of magnificent piano trios. Finckel, who is also a member of the Emerson String Quartet, and Han, a brilliant concert soloist, launched ArtistLed, classical music’s first musician-directed and Internet-based recording company, whose catalog of albums has won widespread critical acclaim. Setzer is one of the founding members of the acclaimed Emerson String Quartet. It will be an evening of...	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	03/25/12	Costa Mesa
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 28, 2012 Marin Alsop, conductor Colin Currie, percussion PROGRAM: COPLAND: Fanfare for the Common Man TOWER: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman HIGDON: Percussion Concerto PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	03/28/12	Costa Mesa
Sight Unseen Sight Unseen Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage March 11-April 1, 2012 SIGHT UNSEEN by Donald Margulies directed by David Emmes In this OBIE award-winning play, Jonathan Waxman is the art scene's new visionary, with a waiting list to buy paintings he has yet to paint. In London for his first European show, Waxman is under the gun. He could be spurned, causing the American art world to re-evaluate his work. Or he could be further lionized, causing more demand and greater expectations. Either way, something is missing. On impulse, he...	South Coast Repertory	03/11/12- 04/01/12	Costa Mesa
American Ballet Theatre American Ballet Theatre Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts March 29-April 1, 2012 American Ballet Theatre with its unrivaled roster of superstar dancers holds a special place in the hearts of Orange County audiences as the company that has appeared at Segerstrom Center more than any other. In honor of the Center’s 25th Anniversary Season, ABT will present the world premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s new production of The Firebird along with other beloved short ballets. This American dance treasure and its galaxy of international dance superstars will again...	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	03/29/12- 04/01/12	Costa Mesa
Chris Botti Chris Botti Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 12-April 14, 2012 Pacific Symphony Richard Kaufman, conductor Back by popular demand, trumpeter extraordinare Chris Botti returns to Orange County with a brand new show! A gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer and a charismatic performer, the former trumpeter for Sting effortlessly crosses the boundaries between pop and classical, jazz and rock.	Pacific Symphony	04/12/12- 04/14/12	Costa Mesa
Dream Carver Dream Carver Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 14-April 15, 2012 Dream Carver was created for Segerstrom Center for the Arts by Swazzle. This exciting new bilingual musical with life-size puppets is based on the children’s book by Diana Cohn. Mateo and his father carve juguetes, small wooden animals his family sells at the fiestas in Oaxaca, Mexico. But Mateo wants to carve much larger animals – goats as pink as bougainvillea with cactus-green speckles, and purple cats with corn-yellow spots. When he tells his father how he longs to bring...	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	04/14/12- 04/15/12	Costa Mesa
Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland Orchestra Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 17, 2012 Franz Welser-Möst, conductor PROGRAM: MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 “Scottish” SAARIAHO: Orion SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	04/17/12	Costa Mesa
The Pajama Game The Pajama Game Presented by Vanguard University at Vanguard University April 5-April 22, 2012 The hazards of workplace romances are explored to hysterical effect in this musical comedy about tightly knit working conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory. Discord is sown in the ruffled relationship between the new superintendent and the leader of the union grievance committee as they attempt to smooth out the wrinkles of a worker’s strike. “At last, pure escapist fun has come back to Broadway…it’s a treat to watch a game in which all the players are...	Vanguard University	04/05/12- 04/22/12	Costa Mesa
La Boheme La Boheme Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 19-April 24, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor A. Scott Parry, stage director Vocalists Pacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic director Southern California Children’s Chorus Puccini: La Boheme Carl St.Clair enjoys a stellar reputation as an opera conductor in Europe. Now he showcases that talent as Pacific Symphony presents one of Puccini’s most popular and heartbreaking operas, “La Boheme,” in a semi-staged production. Carefree...	Pacific Symphony	04/19/12- 04/24/12	Costa Mesa
Academy of St. Martin in The Fields with Violinist, Joshua Bell Academy of St. Martin in The Fields with Violinist, Joshua Bell Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 26, 2012 Pre-concert lecture by Dr. Burton Karson, 7pm Joshua Bell, leader & violin soloist PROGRAM: BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	04/26/12	Costa Mesa
Los Angeles Philharmonic with Guitarist, Pepe Romero Los Angeles Philharmonic with Guitarist, Pepe Romero Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 28, 2012 Pre-concert lecture by Dr. John Koegel, 7pm Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Pepe Romero, guitar PROGRAM: TURINA: Danzas Fantásticas, Op. 22 RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	04/28/12	Costa Mesa
The Prince of Atlantis The Prince of Atlantis Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage March 30-April 29, 2012 THE PRINCE OF ATLANTIS by Steven Drukman Things aren't going so well for Joey Colletti, one of the biggest seafood importers in the East. He got into a little trouble with his company and landed in a minimum security prison. To add to his woes, after 30 years, the son Joey never knew wants to meet him. In prison? Maybe his brother Kevin can put the kid off for nine months—until Joey gets out. But Kevin has a couple of problems of his own. Set in the Down the Lake...	South Coast Repertory	03/30/12- 04/29/12	Costa Mesa
Cirque de la Symphonie Cirque de la Symphonie Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 3-May 5, 2012 Pacific Symphony Maxim Eshkenazy, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie A jaw-dropping fusion of two art forms: You’ll be delighted as aerial fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen perform their cirque acts to classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music ¬¬–– all performed live. Pacific Symphony’s popular and charismatic assistant conductor leads this feast for the eyes and ears!	Pacific Symphony	05/03/12- 05/05/12	Costa Mesa
Cloudlands Cloudlands Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage April 15-May 6, 2012 CLOUDLANDS book by Octavio Solis music by Adam Gwon lyrics by Octavio Solis and Adam Gwon Just as she struggles to find her own way in love, Monica accidentally makes a startling discovery about her mother, which throws her whole life into question. Looking for answers, she soon uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that involve her mother, her father and a stranger who connects them all. Stunningly beautiful songs fill this powerful drama that examines the many...	South Coast Repertory	04/15/12- 05/06/12	Costa Mesa
Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet Presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 24-May 6, 2012 Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony® Award-winning smash hit Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary session to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring an eclectic score...	Segerstrom Center for the Arts	04/24/12- 05/06/12	Costa Mesa
New York Philharmonic with Pianist, Yefim Bronfman New York Philharmonic with Pianist, Yefim Bronfman Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 8, 2012 Pre-concert lecture by Randy Polevoi, 7pm Alan Gilbert, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano PROGRAM: BERLIOZ: Le Corsaire Overture BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 DEBUSSY: La Mer RAVEL: La Valse	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	05/08/12	Costa Mesa
Schubert's Ninth Schubert's Ninth Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 10-May 12, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor Andrew von Oeyen, piano Prangcharoen: Sattha for Strings, Piano and Percussion Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 Schubert: Symphony No. 9, “The Great” East meets West with Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen’s Sattha. Then young superstar Andrew von Oeyen performs a classic piano concerto written by another young superstar, Felix Mendelssohn. Franz Schubert was never a superstar in his short life, but he...	Pacific Symphony	05/10/12- 05/12/12	Costa Mesa
Happily Ever After? Happily Ever After? Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 12, 2012 Pacific Symphony Maxim Eshkenazy, conductor Who is your favorite fairy-tale hero? A princess? A knight? A wizard? What would his or her theme music sound like? We will create our very own story and set it to selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” and other beloved favorites. Come dressed-up as a character of your choice for this enchanting concert. Pacific Symphony’s Family Musical Mornings are fun and fascinating...	Pacific Symphony	05/12/12	Costa Mesa
Czech Mate Czech Mate Presented by Pacific Symphony at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 13, 2012 Orli Shaham, piano Raymond Kobler, violin Bridget Dolkas, violin Robert Becker, viola Timothy Landauer, cello Janacek wrote “Pohádka” in his early 60s, beginning a period of renewed productivity that resulted in several masterpieces. Martinu also wrote a number of exquisite pieces, among them “Three Madrigals.” Dvorak, renowned for his symphonies and concertos, also wrote delightful chamber music and was surely an...	Pacific Symphony	05/13/12	Costa Mesa
Beethoven's Ninth Beethoven's Ninth Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 31-June 2, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor Vocalists TBA Pacific Chorale — John Alexander, artistic director Ticheli: Radiant Voices Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 “Ode to Joy” has thrilled listeners around the world for nearly two centuries. When it premiered in 1824, conducted by Beethoven himself, he heard not a note, so profoundly deaf was he. Nor did he hear the five standing ovations for the most epic choral work ever composed! Frank Tichelli’s...	Pacific Symphony	05/31/12- 06/02/12	Costa Mesa
Beethoven's Ninth Revealed Beethoven's Ninth Revealed Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts June 3, 2012 Carl St.Clair, conductor and host Pacific Chorale—John Alexander, artistic director Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 Carl St.Clair and the orchestra explore Beethoven’s crowning achievement — a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”	Pacific Symphony	06/03/12	Costa Mesa
Peter Cetera Peter Cetera Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts June 7-June 9, 2012 Pacific Symphony Richard Kaufman, conductor As lead singer of Chicago, Peter Cetera enjoyed string of top-10 hits, including “25 or 6 to 4” and “You’re the Inspiration.” After launching his solo career, Cetera’s success continued with “Glory of Love” (the them to “The Karate Kid, Part II”), “The Next Time I Fall” and “Restless Heart.”	Pacific Symphony	06/07/12- 06/09/12	Costa Mesa
Jitney Jitney Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage May 11-June 10, 2012 JITNEY by August Wilson Cheering audiences rose to their feet and critics throughout the Southland spun superlatives as the curtain fell on Fences, but that was only the beginning for SCR and August Wilson. Now it's the 1970s, and urban renewal threatens a storefront station, where the drivers of gypsy cabs (known as jitneys) share their funny stories about the day's fares and meddle in each other's lives. Cronies drop in, fights break out, a son faces his father after 20...	South Coast Repertory	05/11/12- 06/10/12	Costa Mesa
Jane of the Jungle Jane of the Jungle Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage May 25-June 10, 2012 Jane is an ordinary suburban girl, complete with a really nice mom and a bratty little brother. But Jane is on the verge of some big changes. Middle school is looming, and that's both exciting and a little scary. And yet nothing compares with the jolt she gets when she wakes up one morning to discover she has acquired spots, furry ears and a tail! Not only that, but her neighborhood seems to be turning into a jungle! This delightfully inventive new musical takes a wild and wonderful...	South Coast Repertory	05/25/12- 06/10/12	Costa Mesa
Corona Del Mar Baroque Music Festival with Pianist, Simone Dinnerstein Corona Del Mar Baroque Music Festival with Pianist, Simone Dinnerstein Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts June 18, 2012 Simone Dinnerstein, piano PROGRAM: J.S. BACH: Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825 J.S. BACH: Fifteen two-part inventions BWV 772-786 J.S. BACH: Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 J.S. BACH: Three Chorale preludes (transcribed by Busoni/Kempff/Hess)	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	06/18/12	Costa Mesa
Open Story Swap Open Story Swap Presented by South Coast Storytellers Guild at Piecemakers Village June 17, 2010 - Ongoing An open story swap from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm or later is entertaining for story enthusiasts and storytellers alike. The swap is followed by an opportunity for informal networking (and snacking!). Join us and learn about storytelling in a friendly atmosphere.	South Coast Storytellers Guild	06/17/10- Ongoing	Costa Mesa

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