CITY OF HOPE ORANGE COUNTY, CORPORATE SPONSOR OF SYMPHONY IN THE CITIES 2023, JOINS PACIFIC SYMPHONY
IN PRESENTING GREAT MUSIC IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Orange
Each summer, a grateful Pacific Symphony says thank you to its community by throwing a big (free!) musical party with some of its Orange County neighbors. For this year’s “Symphony in the Cities,” made possible by Corporate Sponsor City of Hope Orange County, the orchestra makes appearances in the cities of Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Orange, where Music Director Carl St.Clair has designed an evening of people-pleasing favorites: a delightful mix of classical and popular music and patriotic tunes. From classical masterpieces by Johann Strauss, Jr. and Sr. and Bizet’s Carmen Fantasy and rousing tunes by John Philip Sousa to songs from John Williams, plus, activities for children and families—it’s a perfect way to spend a balmy summer evening. Families are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, and chairs and arrive early for the Symphony’s Musical Playground and city festivities, prior to kicking back for a little music under the magnificent O.C. sky. For more information, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org/SITC.
“I think I can safely speak for all of us at Pacific Symphony when I say that there is no time of year we enjoy more than summer!” says Maestro St.Clair. “Living in beautiful Orange County, we are so fortunate to have the opportunity to head outdoors for our ‘Symphony in the Cities’ concert series and spend time with people we might not otherwise have the chance to meet. We’re grateful to this year’s wonderful host cities of Mission Viejo and Irvine and to the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University, as well as all the fantastic individuals who work so hard to make these concerts an enjoyable experience for all.”
This summer’s “Symphony in the Cities” concerts take place on: Sat., Jul. 29 in Irvine at the Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge; Sat., Aug. 5 in Mission Viejo on “The Village Green” at Oso Viejo Community Park; and Sun., Aug. 6, at the Aitken Arts Plaza at Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University.
In addition to the concerts, which all start at 7 p.m., the City of Mission Viejo hosts its “Prelude in the Park” at 4 p.m. Other pre-concert entertainment, including the Symphony’s Musical Playground—featuring hands-on activities including a drum circle and creating a musical craft—begins at 4 p.m. in Mission Viejo and 5:30 p.m. in Irvine and at the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University. Plus, children and their parents won’t want to miss the always-popular conducting clinic led by the Maestro himself. All children who participate in the clinic are invited to join St.Clair in front of the stage during the concert to help him conduct Sousa’s Hands Across the Sea.
“One of my greatest passions is sharing my love of music with others, so every summer I am excited to bring Pacific Symphony out into the community, where it can touch the hearts of more people than ever,” says Maestro St.Clair. “This year’s program truly has something for everyone. And I most especially look forward to the children who help me conduct during the concert!”
“Pacific Symphony is thankful to the cities of Mission Viejo and Irvine, as well as the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University, who have provided extra support and ensured that Symphony in the Cities remains a part of their communities this year,” says Pacific Symphony President John Forsyte. “Because of them, we are able to offer high-quality music in outdoor settings to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to hear this great music and orchestra.”
SYMPHONY IN THE CITIES LOCATIONS
IRVINE
Sun., Jul. 29 • 7 p.m.
5:30 p.m.—Family-friendly pre-concert activities
Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge
20 Lake Road, Irvine
This performance is supported in large part by the City of Irvine.
MISSION VIEJO
Sat., Aug. 5 • 7 p.m.
4 p.m.—Prelude in the Park with family-friendly pre-concert activities
Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
This performance is supported in large part by the City of Mission Viejo.
Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University
Sun., Aug. 6 • 7 p.m.
5:30 p.m.—Family-friendly pre-concert activities
To register to attend this free concert, go to www.MuscoCenter.org
Aitken Arts Plaza at Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University
One University Drive, Orange
This performance is supported in large part by Chapman University
ARTISTS:
Carl St.Clair, Conductor
Rich Capparela, Host
Charlotte Marckx, Violin
Olivia Marckx, Cello
Pacific Symphony
PROGRAM
JOHN WILLIAMS: March from Raiders of the Lost Ark
JOHN WILLIAMS: Theme from Schindler’s List
LEROY ANDERSON: The Typewriter
SOUSA: Hands Across the Sea March
JOHANN STRAUSS, JR.: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214
JOHANN STRAUSS, JR.: Fledermaus Waltz
JOHANN STRAUSS, SR.: Radetzky March
MASSENET: Meditation from Thaïs
BIZET arr. Olivia Marckx: Carmen Fantasy
VARIOUS arr. Lowden: Armed Forces Salute
IRVING BERLIN arr. Carmen Dragon: “God Bless America”
Artists, programs, and dates are subject to change.
Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair since 1990, has been the resident orchestra of Orange County’s Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for over a decade. Founded in 1978, the Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years and is not only a fixture of musical life in Southern California, but also is recognized as an outstanding ensemble making strides on both the national and international scenes. In April 2018, Pacific Symphony made its debut at Carnegie Hall, where it was invited to perform as part of a yearlong celebration of composer Philip Glass’ 80th birthday. The Symphony made its first-ever tour to China that year, with performances in five cities, including Shanghai and Beijing. In Orange County, the orchestra presents more than 100 concerts and events each year and a rich array of education and community engagement programs, reaching more than 300,000 residents of all ages. The Symphony has been recognized with multiple ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming and included among the country’s five most innovative orchestras by the League of American Orchestras. The Symphony’s education and community engagement activities have also been recognized by the League, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
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