PACIFIC SYMPHONY’S 2012 SUMMER FESTIVAL OFFERS THE
PERFECT BLEND OF WARM SUMMER NIGHTS, UPLIFTING MUSIC,
FAMILY FUN AND FIREWORKS AT VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER
The line-up includes July 4 celebration featuring music of The Eagles;
“Three Phantoms” singing Broadway hits; “Beethoven’s Greatest Hits”;
annual “Tchaikovsky Spectacular”; and Disney Live in Concert,
featuring “Pirates of the Caribbean”
Here comes summer! It’s almost time to pack a picnic and enjoy five perfect summer evenings of beautiful music under the stars with Pacific Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.
The Symphony’s 24th Summer Festival, presented by Hoag Hospital, offers an exciting variety of music, beginning with a celebratory July 4th extravaganza, featuring the iconic music of The Eagles and culminating in a dazzling fireworks display! Enjoy an evening of Broadway magic that combines the cachet of “The Phantom of the Opera” with three extraordinary performers, and a night of Ludwig van Beethoven’s greatest hits.
Then, get a bang out of summer at the annual, all-new program for “Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” with cannons and fireworks! The series concludes with Disney Live in Concert, featuring the Symphony performing the soundtrack to “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”—as it is shown on the big screen. This season is sure to be a fun, dynamic and uplifting experience for people of all ages!
Supporting sponsor for the Summer Festival is the Orange County Register. Subscriptions range from $95-$465. Single tickets are $25-$99 and go on sale May 20. Luxury season packages are also available. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking at all concerts. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit
www.PacificSymphony.org. Supporting sponsor for the Summer Festival is the Orange County Register.
PACIFIC SYMPHONY 2012 SUMMER FESTIVAL CALENDAR
JULY 4 SPECTACULAR – MUSIC OF THE EAGLES
Wednesday, July 4, 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Orange County’s favorite 4th-of-July celebration! Windborne’s “Music of the Eagles” headlines our extravaganza with mega-hits like “Take it Easy” and “Hotel California” —plus enjoy patriotic favorites, our traditional salute to the U.S. armed forces and a brilliant fireworks finale!
THE THREE PHANTOMS – BROADWAY’S BIGGEST HITS!
Saturday, July 21, 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Craig Schulman, vocalist
Gary Mauer, vocalist
Mark Jacoby, vocalist
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. In addition to soaring melodies from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenon, the concert includes blockbusters from “Les Misérables,” “Ragtime,” “Showboat” and much more!
BEETHOVEN’S GREATEST HITS
Sunday, August 12, 7:30 p.m.
Pacific Symphony
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Gabriela Martinez, piano
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.” Then, the rich melodies of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony — fresh, vibrant and beautiful.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR
Saturday, August 25, 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Chad Hoopes, violin
A Summer Festival tradition, including the thrilling climax of thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks in the “1812” Overture. Also enjoy several delightful works from Tchaikovsky and others!
MOZART: Overture to “Don Giovanni”
TCHAIKOVSKY: Preghiera from Suite No. 4, “Mozartiana”
TCHAIKOVSKY: “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY: “1812” Overture
Disney Live in Concert
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
The Curse of the Black Pearl
Saturday, September 1, 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony
Richard Kaufman, conductor
A perfect night under the stars for the whole family! Johnny Depp stars as the unforgettable Jack Sparrow in 2003’s blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” while the gifted men and women of Pacific Symphony perform Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s high-energy, thunderous soundtrack live!
Presentation licensed by Disney Music Publishing and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Non-Theatrical © Disney
