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Pacific Symphony Opens 47th Season with Rachmaninoff and Sibelius

By Greer Wylder

September 08, 2025

Pacific Symphony launches its 47th season with “Rachmaninoff & Sibelius,” bringing together two late-Romantic masterworks and two acclaimed guest artists.French conductor Ludovic Morlot, music director of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and conductor emeritus of the Seattle Symphony, leads the orchestra in Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius’ sweeping Symphony No. 1. Pianist Alessio Bax, praised by Gramophone as “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public,” joins for the concerto.Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, written in 1900-01 after the failure of his First Symphony, restored the composer’s confidence and became one of the most celebrated works…

Musco Center Hosts Free Heartbeat of Mexico Festival Sept. 14

By Greer Wylder

August 26, 2025

Musco Center for the Arts will present its annual Heartbeat of Mexico festival on Sunday, Sept. 14, starting at 12 p.m. The free family-friendly event celebrates the vibrancy of Mexican and Mexican American culture through live music, traditional dance, and community pride.Now in its eighth year, the festival brings together thousands of attendees to enjoy performances across two stages, including Aztec dancers, mariachi ensembles, and more. With a day full of art, culture, and entertainment, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.Admission is free, but advance registration is required.For tickets and more information, visit muscocenter.org.

Rufus Wainwright Brings Solo Tour to Musco Center Sept. 12

By Greer Wylder

August 24, 2025

Musco Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright to its stage Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his Going to a Town Solo Tour 2025.Hailed by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Wainwright is widely recognized as one of the most distinctive vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. Known for his rich, emotive voice and genre-defying compositions, the New York-born, Montreal-raised artist has collaborated with legends including Elton John, Billy Joel, and Miley Cyrus.The Going to a Town Solo tour highlights Wainwright’s artistic evolution and marks a return to the stage with…

An Evening at The Lido Theater to Benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation

By Greer Wylder

August 24, 2025

River Jetty Restaurant Group will host a special fundraising event on Aug. 28 at The Lido Theater in support of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The evening will feature a screening of True Grit, with food by A Restaurant Chef Roberto Gomez and A Market Chef Shelly Register, drinks, themed cocktails, and both silent and live auctions.Doors open at 5 p.m., the live auction begins at 6:30 p.m., and the film starts at 7 p.m.John Wayne Movie Week ScheduleAug. 26 – The Searchers (7 p.m.)Aug. 27 – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (7 p.m.)Aug. 28 – True Grit Fundraiser…

Buena Vista Orchestra Live in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

August 17, 2025

For one night only, the Buena Vista Orchestra performs Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos, born in 1951, is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of the Buena Vista Social Club. His career has also included long stints with acclaimed ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His story and music are central to the 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary Buena Vista Social Club.Ramos recorded with Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars, as well as on solo albums from Ibrahim Ferrer,…