| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | A Chorus LinePresented by 3-D Theatricals at Plummer Auditorium May 11-May 27, 2012 A CHORUS LINE ran for 6,137 performances and is the longest running American Produced Broadway Musical ever! Based on the true stories of real Broadway dancers taped in two all-night sessions, this powerful metaphor for human inspiration features the classic songs “At the Ballet,” “Dance: Ten, Looks: Three,” “What I Did for Love,” and “One!”
WARNING: THIS SHOW CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, ADULT TOPICS AND... | 3-D Theatricals | 05/11/12- 05/27/12 | Fullerton |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art & MusicPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 25, 2012 Character to be announced
For children ages 2 ½ to 6 years. Toddlers and their parents enjoy music, movement, stories and art projects in these engaging, interactive class sessions taught by our beloved Miss Bev and Miss Jackie. After, you can enjoy all the activities the Kidseum has to offer. Make sure to bring your camera and get ready for a great Friday morning. | Bowers Kidseum | 05/25/12 | Santa Ana |
Friday Morning Storytelling, Art, & MusicPresented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum June 1, 2012 Join us at the Kidseum for this engaging and interactive storytelling with our beloved Miss Bev & Miss Jackie. After, you can enjoy all the activities the Kidseum has to offer. Make sure to bring your camera and get ready for a great Friday morning.
Presented in partnership with PBS So Cal. | Bowers Kidseum | 06/01/12 | Santa Ana |
Performance- Yatiri: Music of the AndesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art May 26, 2012 Travel away to South America with professional musicians Martin Espino and Mario Torrico, who have been performing together for over 30 years. Enjoy the sounds of these great folklorists play numerous instruments including guitars, percussion, indigenous winds (flutes and panpipes), charango and vocals. You can’t help but want to dance to the soulful rhythms that reflect the beauty and tradition of Latin culture. For all ages. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 05/26/12 | Santa Ana |
Performance: Father's Day Tribute in Stories, Words and SongPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 16, 2012 Professional actor John-David Keller (South Coast Repertory) and John Frederick Jones, Shakespearean performer and professor of Theatre, present a series of readings, including “Father William” by Lewis Carroll, “Father Ghost” scene from Hamlet, letters from Tom Brokaw’s books, poetry, and limericks honoring our cherished patriarchs.
Audience participation. Fun for all ages. Presented in association with the Council on Aging, OC. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/16/12 | Santa Ana |
Performance: Musical Masterpieces: Russian ComposersPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art June 24, 2012 Beth Sussman, a Juilliard trained pianist and educator, presents a new program in conjunction with the Faberge exhibit with short pieces by Russian-born composers including: Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Kabalevsky, Shotokovitch, Vernon Duke and Irving Berlin. Beth’s humor and warmth creates an intimacy with the audience as she shares the stories behind the music. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/24/12 | Santa Ana |
| Lecture: Timeless Melodies: African American Contributions to Popular Music | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 06/28/12 | Santa Ana |
Ricky Nelson RememberedPresented by Brea Curtis Theatre at Brea Curtis Theatre June 16-June 17, 2012 Just in time for Father’s Day as Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the identical twin sons of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson and
grandsons of ’50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson, take the Curtis stage in this multimedia, live concert. Capturing the life and music of their father, Matthew and Gunnar open up the family album through never-before-seen footage of the Nelson family, while beautifully performing memorable hits like Hello Mary Lou,... | Brea Curtis Theatre | 06/16/12- 06/17/12 | Brea |
| Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 06/07/12 | San Clemente |
| The Hotel Wolverine Jazz Band | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 08/22/12 | San Clemente |
| Music of the World: Greece, John Basdakis | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 10/25/12 | San Clemente |
| Jazz at the Casa - Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 06/07/12 | San Clemente |
| Jazz at the Casa - The Hotel Wolverine Jazz Band | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 08/22/12 | San Clemente |
Feel the Rhythm Arts Festival DayPresented by Children's Museum at La Habra at Children's Museum at La Habra May 19, 2012 Family Arts Festival Day is a free community event produced by the Children’s Museum at La Habra in collaboration with Orange County’s Imagination Celebration and the City of La Habra. In keeping with the Museum’s spring exhibit theme, Feel the Rhythm, our annual event will feature lively and interactive music, dance performances and demonstrations, unique art workshops, and carnival style game booths. Concessions, games, and face painting will be available for a nominal... | Children's Museum at La Habra | 05/19/12 | La Habra |
Peace, Love and StravinskyPresented by Cypress College Music Department at Cypress College Theater May 20, 2012 The End of an Era
After 32 years, Dr. Sheridan Ball wishes you all Peace, Love and Stravinsky as he picks up his baton to conduct his farewell performance with the Cypress Masterworks Chorale.
The program he has chosen for this momentous event features
PEACE
Vaughn Williams' Dona Nobis
Susan Montgomery, soprano
Steven Pence, baritone
LOVE
Beethoven's Choral Fantasy
Pinió Dovalis Benetatos, pianist
AND | Cypress College Music Department | 05/20/12 | Cypress |
Music by the BayPresented by ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum at ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum May 18, 2012 Music by the Bay is ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum’s popular musical reception series. Please join us for an evening of fun and friends at the Museum. Enjoy a night of live music and complementary wine and appetizers on our waterfront courtyard and galleries overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Newport Harbor. Come early to enjoy restaurants, retailers and attractions along the boardwalk. Please visit our website at
| ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum | 05/18/12 | Newport Beach |
BFA CabaretsPresented by Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Theater May 15-May 18, 2012 Graduating seniors in the Cal State University Fullerton BFA Musical Theatre program construct and perform original cabarets.
Tuesday, May 15
7:00 PM
JORDAN SIDFIELD
CASEY CANINO
RICKY WAGNER
9:00 PM
REBECCA TUCKER
DENNIS BENDERSKY
Wednesday, May 16
7:00 PM
CASEY CANINO
MICAELA MARTINEZ
ABBY HANKINS | Grand Central Art Center | 05/15/12- 05/18/12 | Santa Ana |
Heritage Music & Arts FestivalPresented by Heritage Museum of Orange County at Heritage Museum of Orange County June 2, 2012 This year's Heritage Music & Arts Festival is going to be spectacular!
GREAT MUSIC! Featuring:
o California country rock and bluegrass legends CHRIS HILLMAN and HERB PEDERSEN
o TOULOUSE ENGLEHARDT - "Segovia of Surf and Americana Guitar"
o Noted singer and songwriter DENNIS ROGER REED
o CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS
o ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND
GREAT BEER!
Hosted by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... | Heritage Museum of Orange County | 06/02/12 | Santa Ana |
Boom ChickPresented by House of Blues - Anaheim at House of Blues - Anaheim October 6, 2011-October 7, 2012 Surf blues garage rock duo BOOM CHICK tours across America this Fall. BOOM CHICK will tour in support of their debut album Show Pony. They will reach the West Coast on this great journey, playing a very special show at House of Blues Anaheim, on October 6th. Spooky, thunderous, and at times madly in love the sound of Boom Chick crushes like a gnarly wave upon vintage drums & glowing tube amps. Ghosts, ravenous creatures, and cryin’ roosters dance till sunrise in this secret loft... | House of Blues - Anaheim | 10/06/11- 10/07/12 | Anaheim |
Huntington Beach Art WalkPresented by Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District June 20, 2012 The Downtown Huntington Beach Art Walk features the artwork of emerging artists and student artists with unique and unusual presentations. Free and open to the public, this non-juried art show features artist displays in restaurants and stores throughout downtown Huntington Beach. From poets to painters, photographers to sculptors, the Art Walk offers guests an entertaining evening of exploring art and ambiance in Huntington Beach.
The Art Walk has become an exciting feature in... | Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District | 06/20/12 | Huntington Beach |
Preservation Hall Jazz BandPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre July 6, 2012 Of all the styles of American music, none is more iconic than jazz: born of hard times, the music is a defiant celebration of freedom and individuality. It has taken many forms over the years, and continues to evolve, but New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band proves nightly that there’s plenty of adventure left in its original form: the rich musical interplay known as Dixieland.
A French Quarter legend, Preservation Hall opened its doors in 1961, inspired by... | Irvine Barclay Theatre | 07/06/12 | Irvine |
Inside World Music: Turkish-French Senem Diyici 's Mavi Yol 4tet.Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at The Woman's Club of Laguna Beach June 9, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! presents Inside World Music with the Turkish-French collaboration of Senem Diyici and Alan Blesing and the Mavi Yol 4tet. Think of traditional and classic Turkish music and European jazz by Senem Diyici (“...a voice blessed by the gods...” –VSD) and Alan Blesing, once part of the progressive French rock scene, then jazz, and now cross cultural experiences.
Hear some music at | Laguna Beach Live! | 06/09/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with The Latin Jazz Syndicate feat. Bijon WatsonPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna June 13, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians. Visit www.thelatinjazzsyndicate.com for more on the Latin Jazz Syndicate.
Reservations for 1 or more are accepted if pre-paid online at www.lagunabeachlive.org. Sorry, no refunds... | Laguna Beach Live! | 06/13/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with Rickey Woodard QuartetPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna June 27, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians.
Reservations for 1 or more are accepted if pre-paid online at www.lagunabeachlive.org. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges but you may turn in your ticket for tax donation. Reservations are accepted until noon on day of concert. | Laguna Beach Live! | 06/27/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with Yve Evans & Co. (Quintet)Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna July 25, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians. Visit www.yveevans.com for more on Yve Evans.
Reservations for 1 or more are accepted if pre-paid online at www.lagunabechlive.org. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges but you may turn in your ticket for tax donation. Reservations are accepted... | Laguna Beach Live! | 07/25/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with Josh Nelson TrioPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna August 8, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians. Visit
www.joshnelsonmusic.com
for more on Josh Nelson.
The doors open at 5:00pm; food and beverage for purchase. Show starts at 6:00pm with intermission.
| Laguna Beach Live! | 08/08/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with Jet Set Quintet Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna August 22, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians. Visit
www.jetsetquintet.com
for more on Jet Set Quintet
The doors open at 5:00pm; food and beverage for purchase. Show starts at 6:00pm with intermission.
Reservations... | Laguna Beach Live! | 08/22/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with Bossa Zuzu feat. Dan Reckard Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna September 5, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy..
The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians.
The doors open at 5:00pm; food and beverage for purchase. Show starts at 6:00pm with intermission.
Reservations for 1 or more are accepted if pre-paid online at www.lagunabeachlive.org. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges but you... | Laguna Beach Live! | 09/05/12 | Laguna Beach |
Jazz Wednesdays with Project Popular (Quintet)Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna July 11, 2012 Jazz Wednesdays is great jazz music and great food in the outdoor Rose Garden at the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy. The summer jazz series is every two weeks, June 13 –September 5, 2012. with a variety of the best jazz musicians.
Reservations for 1 or more are accepted if pre-paid online at www.lagunabeachlive.org. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges but you may turn in your ticket for tax donation. Reservations are accepted until noon on day of concert | Laguna Beach Live! | 07/11/12 | Laguna Beach |
Live! at the Museum with Hutchins Consort QuartetPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum June 14, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! and the Laguna Art Museum are collaborating to present an evening of art and music on the second Thursday of each month. The Museum’s doors are open from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday and once a month Laguna Beach live! will bring in talented musicians to perform classical and contemporary chamber music, 7 to 8 pm.
Hutchins Consort Quartet: Based in Southern California, the Hutchins Consort brings together a group of extraordinary virtuosi who have... | Laguna Beach Live! | 06/14/12 | Laguna Beach |
Live! at the Museum with AlmaNova, flute & guitarPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum October 11, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! and the Laguna Art Museum are collaborating to present an evening of art and music on the second Thursday of each month. The Museum’s doors are open from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday and once a month Laguna Beach live! will bring in talented musicians to perform classical and contemporary chamber music, 7 to 8 pm.
AlmaNova is a talented, classically trained flute and guitar duo presenting an eclectic program of music from all over the world.... | Laguna Beach Live! | 10/11/12 | Laguna Beach |
Live! at the Museum with Triada Guitar TrioPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum August 9, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! and the Laguna Art Museum are collaborating to present an evening of art and music on the second Thursday of each month. The Museum’s doors are open from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday and once a month Laguna Beach live! will bring in talented musicians to perform classical and contemporary chamber music, 7 to 8 pm.
Triada Guitar Trio: Bulgarian brothers Nikola, Vasil and Petar Chekardzhikovi have studied guitar since early childhood... | Laguna Beach Live! | 08/09/12 | Laguna Beach |
Live! at the Museum with Ceora WindsPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum September 13, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! and the Laguna Art Museum are collaborating to present an evening of art and music on the second Thursday of each month. The Museum’s doors are open from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday and once a month Laguna Beach live! will bring in talented musicians to perform classical and contemporary chamber music, 7 to 8 pm. The concerts are free with Museum admission
Ceora Winds: Composed of Michelle Matsumune, flute, Heather Millette, clarinet and Christin... | Laguna Beach Live! | 09/13/12 | Laguna Beach |
Live! at the Museum with Jenni Olson, flute & Marcia Dickstein, harp Presented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum July 12, 2012 Laguna Beach Live! and the Laguna Art Museum are collaborating to present an evening of art and music on the second Thursday of each month. The Museum’s doors are open from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday and once a month Laguna Beach live! will bring in talented musicians to perform classical and contemporary chamber music, 7 to 8 pm. The concerts are free with Museum admission (Museum admission is $7/adult and $5/senior & student; free for Museum members.)
| Laguna Beach Live! | 07/12/12 | Laguna Beach |
Flamenco and Spanish GuitarPresented by Lizarran Tapas Restaurant at Lizarran Tapas Restaurant November 20, 2008 - Ongoing Lizarran Tapas Restaurant in Fullerton has weekly Flamenco and Spanish Guitar. Come and enjoy authentic cuisine from Spain and live entertainment every week! | Lizarran Tapas Restaurant | 11/20/08- Ongoing | Fullerton |
Elements of Fire Benefit Concert Featuring Sheldon Reynolds, formerly of Earth, Wind & FirePresented by Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation at Huntington Beach Public Library-Huntington Beach Public Library Theater June 9, 2012 Sheldon Reynolds, former lead guitarist and vocalist from Earth, Wind & Fire will be performing all the hits with his band "Elements of Fire" in a concert to benefit Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation. On June 9th, join us and Earth, Wind & Fire fans to support this great organization which will allow talented children(without the financial means) to persue their dream of becoming a singer/songwriter or performing artist.
This... | Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation | 06/09/12 | Huntington Beach |
Little Women Presented by Musical Theatre Village at Musical Theatre Village June 1-July 1, 2012 Musical Theater Village in Irvine is thrilled to present onstage for the first-time a Broadway musical based on one of the most famous novels of all time. Little Women opens Friday, June 1, 2012 and runs through Sunday, July 1st, 2012.
Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), Little Women, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. This wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical... | Musical Theatre Village | 06/01/12- 07/01/12 | Irvine |
Music of the Garden with Orange County Choral SocietyPresented by Orange County Choral Society May 19, 2012 The OCCS is planting its roots deep this spring. Join us for a special program of music that reflects nature and celebrates the new birth of the season. This performance features music of composers who have lived and worked among us in Southern California, reflecting our unique relationship to nature. Join us as we celebrate life and spring in song with music spanning the High Renaissance through the 21st Century.
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Don't miss you chance to welcome spring... | Orange County Choral Society | 05/19/12 | Huntington Beach |
A World Orchestra You Can BuildPresented by Orange County Great Park and Arts Orange County at Orange County Great Park May 19, 2012 During A World Orchestra You Can Build, families will explore the endless possibilities of making hand-made musical instruments from common household items during a two-part musical extravaganza. First, discover the origin, science, and playing techniques of simple instruments from many cultures during a fun-filled performance with musician, instrument maker, and educator, Dr. Craig Woodson.
The fun continues when you receive the materials and instructions... | Orange County Great Park | 05/19/12 | Irvine |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 3Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center May 27, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Sun., May 27, it’s... | Orange County Market Place | 05/27/12 | Costa Mesa |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 4Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center June 3, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Turn The Page... | Orange County Market Place | 06/03/12 | Costa Mesa |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 5Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center June 10, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Got ‘moves like Jagger?’ It’s... | Orange County Market Place | 06/10/12 | Costa Mesa |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 6Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center June 17, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Journey tribute band, DSB, performs on... | Orange County Market Place | 06/17/12 | Costa Mesa |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 7Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center July 1, 2012 This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at the Orange County Market Place during its 4th Annual Spring Concert Series with five Sundays of classic rock tribute bands. All concerts are held in conjunction with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
On Sun., July 1, Springsteen!... | Orange County Market Place | 07/01/12 | Costa Mesa |
OC Marketplace's 4th Annual Spring Concert Series - Day 8 & 9Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center July 7-July 8, 2012 The Spring Concert series takes a bow with a groovy two-day Woodstock Tribute Weekend on Sat., July 7 and Sun., July 8, bringing together the sound and feel of several rock legends from the infamous 1969 Woodstock concert before the O.C. Market Place brief hiatus for the annual Orange County Fair. A tribute to The Who by The Who Revue (www.TheWhoRevue.com) on July 7 at Noon and 2 p.m. takes on Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey in a remarkable retro... | Orange County Market Place | 07/07/12- 07/08/12 | Costa Mesa |
Cathedral Echoes: From Saint-SulpicePresented by Pacific Chorale at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 20, 2012 Pacific Chorale performs works from the French sacred music tradition, centering on the outstanding organists and composers who have worked at the Église Saint-Sulpice, second largest church in Paris and home to one of the great organs of the world. Organ virtuoso Thierry Escaich, last heard with Pacific Chorale in 2009, returns to the console of the William J. Gillespie Concert Organ. Artistic Director John Alexander conducts.
Program selections include works by Lili... | Pacific Chorale | 05/20/12 | Costa Mesa |
Peter CeteraPresented 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 |
July 4th Spectacular—Music of the Eagles by “Windborne”Presented by Pacific Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater July 4, 2012 Orange County’s favorite 4th-of-July celebration! Windborne’s “Music of the Eagles” headlines this Pacific Symphony extravaganza with mega-hits like “Take it Easy” and “Hotel California” —plus enjoy patriotic favorites, a traditional salute to the U.S. armed forces and a brilliant fireworks finale! Led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. | Pacific Symphony | 07/04/12 | Irvine |
The Three Phantoms—Broadway’s Biggest Hits!Presented by Pacific Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater July 21, 2012 An evening of Broadway magic that combines the cachet of “The Phantom of the Opera” with three extraordinary performers who have played that title role — Craig Schulman, Gary Mauer and Mark Jacoby. In addition to soaring melodies from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenon, the concert includes blockbusters from “Les Misérables,” “Ragtime,” “Showboat” and much more! | Pacific Symphony | 07/21/12 | Irvine |
Beethoven’s Greatest HitsPresented by Pacific Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater August 12, 2012 Immerse yourself in popular Beethoven works that have been audience favorites for centuries! First, the most famous piano concerto of all: the regal, heroic “Emperor” performed by Gabriela Martinez. Then, the rich melodies of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony — fresh, vibrant and beautiful.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 | Pacific Symphony | 08/12/12 | Irvine |