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Pacific Symphony presents Classical Favorites, American Inspirations. This uplifting outdoor concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater features songs inspired by American folk melodies, from Dvorak's "New World" Symphony to Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man and Barber's Adagio for Strings. A stirring multimedia presentation accompanies Copland's famed Lincoln Portrait, a tribute to the renowned President. Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony plays Carl Orff's famous Carmina Burana at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. One of the best-loved works in the orchestral and choral repertoire, Carmina Burana features the famous "O Fortuna." Also, the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition's silver medalist Yeol Eum Son plays Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini", and a spectacular fireworks display rounds out the evening. Learn more...

Pacific Symphony presents Movie Night: The Best of Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. The orchestra will perform the original scores from such big-screen musicals as Oklahoma!, Carousel, The Sound of Music and more, accompanied by big-screen video from the shows' film versions, including the original vocals of such stars as Julie Andrews and Mitzi Gaynor. Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony kicks off its Summer Festival at the outdoor Verizon Wireless Amphitheater with Michael Cavanaugh in Concert: The Music of Billy Joel. Cavanaugh, star of the Tony-nominated musical Movin' Out, will perform Joel hits like "Uptown Girl" and "Only the Good Die Young." The Pacific Symphony adds a program of patriotic and festive tunes, concluding with a fireworks display. Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony brings their Summer Festival 2008 to a dramatic close with Tchaikovsky Spectacular, spotlighting the best of Russian composers. Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, dazzling fireworks and thundering cannons will punctuate the night sky at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. The orchestra will be joined by violinist Augustin Hadelich, the gold-medal winner of the 2006 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Learn more...

Pacific Symphony presents a concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, highlighted by one of the world's best-loved pieces of music: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Conducted by James Gaffigan, the Symphony will also play Grieg's Piano Concerto (with guest pianist Gabriela Martinez) and Verdi's Overture to La forza del destino, as well as a brilliant fireworks display. Learn more...

From the giddiness of On the Town to the heartbreak of West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein's genius was as much alive on Broadway as in the symphony hall. Music Director Carl St. Clair leads Pacific Symphony's homage to this quintessentially American composer, presented outdoors at Irvine's Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Bernstein's daughter Jamie narrates. Learn more...

Watch this classic film its entirety on a giant screen above the stage while the Pacific Symphony plays the score, accompanied by Judy Garland's original 1939 studio recordings. Sing along with such award-winning songs as "We're Off to See the Wizard," "If I Only Had a Brain," "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Learn more...

Pacific Symphony presents a Fourth of July concert under the stars, featuring singer-songwriter Don McLean. McLean's hits include "American Pie", "Vincent", and "Castles in the Air". The evening also features a program of patriotic classics, a salute to the armed forces, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Learn more...

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett has translated his easygoing Gulf Coast "Margaritaville" persona into more than just a successful recording career, but his music is still what keeps him on Fortune magazine's list of highest-earning entertainers. Experience his concert live and you'll understand why Buffett remains popular after more than three decades. Learn more...

Pacific Symphony presents "Tchaikovsky Spectacular," a grand evening of music by one of the most beloved composers, plus the drama of cannons and a thrilling display of fireworks. Led by guest conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and featuring virtuoso pianist Alexander Korsantina, the program also includes music by other Russian composers such as Borodin, Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Learn more...

"Harry Potter." "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial." "Star Wars," "Superman," and "Memoirs of a Geisha." John Williams has scored some of the most iconic films of all time. The Pacific Symphony salutes his work and the films in which they appear with a vibrant, passionate concert at the famous Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony presents an evening of cool classical guitar and hot Latin rhythms, featuring special guests the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and mezzo-soprano Carmella Jones. In addition to tasty morsels from Bizet's alluring "Carmen," audiences will enjoy the celebrated "Concierto andaluz" from Rodrigo, plus selections from Ravel, Albeniz, De Falla and more. Learn more...

Powerhouse jazz pianist Shelly Berg and his trio join the Pacific Symphony for a great concert of Gershwin tunes. The program includes such familiar favorites as "An American in Paris" and "Rhapsody in Blue," plus highlights from arrangements for piano and orchestra by Berg, including the Beatles' famous "Blackbird," and more. Learn more...

It's Nextfest, the hottest teen tour in recent memory! Teen pop duo Aly & AJ come with Corbin Bleu and Drake Bell to the world-renowned Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. With their bittersweet, pop-rocking harmonies sisters Aly & AJ have recruited a loyal following; actor/singer Corbin Bleu will have the crowd singing along; and Drake Bell's infectious rock hooks will get the crowd to their feet. Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony goes surfin' with a "Good Vibrations" Fourth of July concert that celebrates summer. The Grammy-nominated Papa Doo Run Run will sing Beach Boys hits like "California Girls" and "Surfin' U.S.A." There will also be selections from the movies "Pirates of the Caribbean," "The Little Mermaid" and "Jaws," plus a few favorite patriotic tunes, topped off by a fireworks finale! Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony closes their Summer Festival in spectacular fashion, with an evening of classical favorites from Russian composers, including Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov. The night will end with a thrilling climax: the thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks accompanying Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture. Learn more...

Imagine The Beatles live in concert with a full symphony orchestra! Original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania -- Classical Mystery Tour -- join forces with the Pacific Symphony to take you back to "Yesterday" and make you "Glad All Over" with The Ultimate Beatles Concert Event. Learn more...

This cosmic concert promises to be an out-of-this-world experience with music inspired by the galaxy itself - grand and exciting! Spectacular NASA footage projected onto big screens accompanies Holst's musical interpretation of the cosmos. Violin phenomenon Karen Gomyo, praised for her "big sound, excellent tone, rich lyricism" (Houston Chronicle) performs Mendelssohn's popular violin concerto. Heart-stopping fireworks conclude this fabulous evening. Learn more...

Put on your party hat! Pacific Symphony celebrates the 250th birthday of the greatest musical genius who ever lived by performing some of his greatest works -- many of which you will recognize from the soundtrack to the movie Amadeus. Learn more...

It's summertime and the livin' is easy. Enjoy great music in the great outdoors beginning with a July 4th Extravaganza featuring The American Tenors, a hot young trio that promises to give the Three "European" Tenors a run for their money. Fireworks, picnics and music -- a perfect 4th of July. Learn more...

Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture performed live with fireworks and cannons by the Pacific Symphony is the perfect way to close out the summer. Enjoy the lush Romantic melodies that have captivated listeners for more than a century. Savor favorite scenes from timeless ballets. Delight in the thrilling climax of thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks! Learn more...

A dazzling evening of film with live symphony orchestra. On the giant movie screen: scenes from some of the most beloved films of all time, including An American in Paris, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Singin' in the Rain. On the stage: Orange County's Pacific Symphony playing the original music live! Learn more...

The Pacific Symphony performs Destination: Old Vienna, a popular program of music's most treasured melodies, including Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz." Other highlights include favorites by Beethoven, Brahms and others. This will be an old-world salute including romantic waltzes and popular operas. The concert concludes with a spectacular fireworks display! Learn more...

Barry Bostwick and Olympia Dukakis narrate Ellis Island, an easy to enjoy blend of narration, theater, slide projection and rich music highlighting seven immigrants who came to America from 1910-40. Their stories, told in their actual words, celebrate the story of America: poignant, humorous, moving, and inspiring. Learn more...

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening of entertainment sure to delight the entire family! The Pacific Symphony will perform crowd favorites, including a tribute to John Wayne, plus patriotic classics. There will be a special appearance by folk legends The Kingston Trio, plus Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak will narrate the classic poem "Casey at the Bat." No 4th of July would be complete without fireworks, which will close this unforgettable night. Learn more...