Music for Hope: Pacific Symphony turns turquoise in support of the American Lung Association for second-year partnership; interactive passport festival starts at 6 p.m.
Perhaps the most epic choral work ever composed, Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony, which includes the famous last movement, “Ode to Joy,” has filled concert venues around the world for close to two centuries, yet has never lost its ability to thrill.
A musical wonder considered by many to be Beethoven’s greatest work, his massive and majestic Ninth fills Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre with pure radiance during Pacific Symphony’s second concert of Summer Festival 2016. Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, this crown jewel of the season boasts a huge orchestra, full chorus and a spine-tingling vocal quartet.
The heart-welling program also includes a number of other beloved and moving pieces including Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare” and his “Hymn to the Fallen” from the film “Saving Private Ryan.”
The concert takes place Saturday, July 23, at 8 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking), as part of the Symphony’s grand finale season at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. Tickets are $25-$108. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.
A poignant experience on many levels, this performance of Beethoven’s Ninth also becomes a beacon of hope for the fight against lung cancer in a second-year partnership between the Symphony and the American Lung Association of California (ALA). Concertgoers are encouraged to join the Symphony musicians in wearing turquoise to show their support of LUNG FORCE, and to learn more about lung health in the “Music for Hope” passport festival starting at 6 p.m. before the concert. Activities include yoga breathing exercises, pulmonary function tests, the opportunity to test-drive instruments from the brass and woodwind families and more.
Janelle Kruly
Public Relations and Social Media Manager
Pacific Symphony
3631 S. Harbor Blvd. Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Direct: 714/ 876-2385 │Tickets: 714/ 755-5799
