May '08
- “A Wicked Good Time” Gala
Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Support the PSOC and enjoy dinner, dancing and live entertainment from the cast of Wicked!
October '08
- Lang Lang, piano
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Celebrate opening night at the Philharmonic Society with international piano superstar Lang Lang in an evening of piano mastery you’ll not soon forget! - Isabel Bayrakdarian with the Chamber Players of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday, October 05, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Join Ms. Bayrakdarian, first-prize winner of Plácido Domingo’s 2000 Operalia competition, for an evening of music by Bartók, Grieg and Gomida. - What Makes Music Beautiful?
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Join Society President Dean Corey with the fourth season of the What Makes Music Beautiful? lecture series. - Philharmonia Brasilianos
Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Sensual Latin rhythms combine with elements of American Jazz for an evening with saxophonist Branford Marsalis, featuring music by Villa-Lobos and Milhaud.
November '08
- West African Festival
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Witness their unique blending of traditional West African melodies and musical styles, with the musical stylizations of the Western World. - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Fast-rising conducting sensation and Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director-designate Gustavo Dudamel makes his Orange County debut with classical music hallmarks by Brahms and Mendelssohn. - Fiesta Navidad
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Ring in the holiday season with the sensational Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano for a festive evening of traditional mariachi music with a holiday theme! - What Makes Music Beautiful?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Join Society President Dean Corey with the fourth season of the What Makes Music Beautiful? lecture series. - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 8:00 PM
The music of Eastern Europe is performed by the world famous Los Angeles Philharmonic, featuring violin superstar Gil Shaham and up and coming French conductor Stéphane Denève, playing works by Rachmaninoff and Khachaturian. - San Francisco Symphony
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Michael Tilson Thomas returns with the San Francisco Symphony. - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Celebrating its 50th anniversary with a tour led by 2007 Grammophone “Artist of the Year” Julia Fischer, join this renowned ensemble featuring music by Bach, Walton and Britten. - Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Known for her dark, luscious mezzo-soprano voice, Cecilia Bartoli returns to Orange County for one evening in recital. Celebrated throughout the world for her interpretations of Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini and Vivaldi, catch this world famous singer in a rare West Coast appearance. - Les Violons du Roy
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Returning to Orange County after a thrilling 2006 performance of Mozart’s Requiem, Maestro Bernard Labadie and his period Baroque orchestra perform Handel’s entire Water Music, in addition to works by Purcell and Haydn. - The 5 Browns
Monday, March 02, 2009 at 8:00 PM
The "Fab Five" return once again return to Orange County since their 2007 performance for the Society’s “Year One” season - Musicians from Marlboro Music Festival
Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 8:00 PM
The touring extension of the renowned Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont returns with a program of Kodaly and Beethoven. - Curtis Institute on Tour
Saturday, March 07, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Curtis On Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music to Orange County audiences - Brentano String Quartet with Peter Serkin, piano
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Touring with pianist Peter Serkin, you’ll be captivated by an intimate performance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. - Dublin Philharmonic
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Dublin Philharmonic for an evening of traditional Irish works inspired by folk and popular Celtic traditions. - London Symphony Orchestra (Opening Night)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Making a rare West Coast appearance, Maestro Valery Gergiev and rising piano sensation Alexei Volodin perform music by Beethoven and Prokofiev. - London Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Celebrated for its versatility, artistic excellence, and thrilling performances, the London Symphony Orchestra has earned its place among the world's most respected orchestras. Hear Beethoven's last piano concerto with pianist Alexei Volodin. - Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Musical America’s 2002 Ensemble of the Year return once again to delight audiences with their expressive and exhilarating interpretations. - Bach St. John Passion
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Join Pacific Chorale and the Los Angeles-based period orchestra Musica Angelica for a performance of this Baroque-era masterpiece. - What Makes Music Beautiful?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Join Society President Dean Corey with the fourth season of the What Makes Music Beautiful? lecture series. - Richard Goode, piano
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Known especially for his interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven and chamber music, don't miss an evening with an American classical pianist.
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