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Timothy Mangan
May 17, 20244 min read
Tianyi Lu Leads Pacific Symphony in a Singing Account of Sibelius
REVIEW: The young conductor from New Zealand makes a big impression in the composer’s Second Symphony, and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No....


Paul Hodgins
May 1, 20247 min read
A Former Percussionist Sings the Praises of Pacific Chorale
Pacific Chorale’s new leader made a mid-career switch from instrumental to vocal music with no regrets. Rhett M. Del Campo, the new...


Timothy Mangan
Apr 26, 20244 min read
Shiyeon Sung Leads Pacific Symphony in Impressive Performance of Tchaikovsky
REVIEW: The Korean conductor, the first woman to try out for the orchestra’s music directorship, exhibits authority and intelligence....


Pacific Chorale
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Pacific Chorale Names Rhett M. Del Campo President and CEO
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Culture OC. The information provided has been written by the...


Paul Hodgins
Feb 22, 20245 min read
Pacific Symphony Announces 2024-25 Season, Probably Conductor St.Clair’s Last
Pacific Symphony’s 2024-25 season, announced today, will be a year of tribute and transition. The tribute is to music director Carl...


Paul Hodgins
Jan 24, 20244 min read
Philharmonic Society’s 2024-25 Season Represents a Return to Normalcy
The line-up includes seven orchestras, top-tier soloists, Grammy-winning composer. The Philharmonic Society of Orange County announced...


Culture OC Staff
Dec 27, 20237 min read
2023's Top 5 Moments in Theater, Dance and Classical Music
The year 2023 is rapidly coming to an end. But while we box up assorted gifts and prepare for 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the...



