Guest conductor Matthew Halls leads the Pacific Symphony and violinist Paul Huang in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a masterpiece of emotion. Concert Timings: January 11, 2024, 8:00 pm January 12, 2024, 8:00 pm January 13, 2024, 8:00 pm Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.
In this heartening true tale, a young Mexican-American, Tomás, the offspring of migrant agricultural laborers, encounters a compassionate librarian. This librarian opens the door to the enchanting universe of literature for him. With her mentorship and the allure of narratives, Tomás uncovers a realm of wisdom, triggering his innate abilities and setting off on a […]
Experience a unique and powerful theater performance with 'Both And (A Play About Laughing While Black)', created and performed by Carolyn Ratteray. This show combines clowning, poetic language, and an impressive solo performance to explore the essence of Black happiness. The story follows Teayanna, who finds herself in a mysterious realm between life and death […]
New York-based jazz pianist and composer, Sean Mason, has performed and toured with jazz legends including Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis and Herlin Riley. Hear him and the members of his quartet for the first time in San Diego. Sunday, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, a non-profit group from New York, brings ancient Chinese culture and traditions to life on stage, showcasing China's history from before communism. Currently, Shen Yun cannot be performed in China. The name 'Shen Yun' translates to 'the beauty of divine beings dancing.' The performance features classical Chinese dance, one of the […]
Art of Elan returns to The Conrad with a performance that features the epic “Death and the Maiden” string quartet by Franz Schubert. A complimentary pre-concert talk with Alex Greenbaum will take place at 6 p.m. in the Wu Tsai Courtyard.
Join acclaimed pianist Althea Waites for 'Momentum: Time and Space', an evening of music featuring the works of Margaret Bonds, renowned for her African American spiritual arrangements and collaborations with Langston Hughes, and other lesser-known but remarkable African American composers. Waites is dedicated to promoting her peers and fostering new musical experiences. Her influential album […]
In January 1994, Cal State University Northridge experienced the worst natural disaster to hit the university campus. What followed next was an extraordinary act of perseverance and a fledgling dance company was born to meet the omement with innovative works that celebrated the human spirit. Existencia, a Soraya commissioned work, reflects how a community resets […]
In her highly acclaimed solo performance, esteemed comedian Kate Berlant delves into the experiences that have shaped her journey to the present. Through her remarkable portrayal of numerous characters in this captivating display, she skillfully undergoes transformations right before the audience, unveiling a long-concealed truth. The show is directed by Bo Burnham.
Michelle Cann makes her Wallis recital debut for a program of works by African American women composers. This world class pianist honors gems of Chicago’s Black Renaissance like Margaret Bonds, the first African American to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
The legendary songbook of great American composer, George Gershwin cones to life by the talented performance of Hershey Felder.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and its music director Vasily Petrenko, who was honored with the Artist of the Year award at the prestigious annual Gramophone Awards, leads audiences on an evocative musical journey through Rimsky-Korsakov's nautical and imaginative Scheherazade. .
