Tales of Wonder and Imagination: Alexander Shelley Leads Pacific Symphony in ‘Scheherazade’
Music has the power to transport listeners to another world, and that is exactly the vision Alexander Shelley brings to his first concerts as artistic and music director designate of Pacific Symphony. Taking place October 16–19 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the program celebrates evocative storytelling and orchestral mastery from both classic and contemporary composers.The centerpiece of the evening is Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” a dazzling musical tapestry inspired by the tales of “One Thousand and One Nights.” The piece showcases individual musicians throughout, from the opening notes evoking the sea to the vivid sounds of an Arabian marketplace.…
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