WYNTON MARSALIS
ALAN CUMMING
FRAN LEBOWITZ
JESSE COOK
THE HOME OF ENTERTAINMENT IN IRVINE
Experience the ultimate in live entertainment at Irvine Barclay Theatre. From world-renowned musicians and dancers to award-winning actors, our stage plays host to some of the most talented and captivating performers in the world.
This season, enjoy thrilling artists such as Alan Cumming, BODYTRAFFIC, Amy Tan, Wynton Marsalis, and more! 3 SAVE10% PICK New this year: mix and match 3 or more of your favorite shows and save 10%! Lock in the best seats—at a discount—today. TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat & Sun noon to 4pm
Photo credits: Cover: W Marsalis © Piper Ferguson, Alan Cumming © Francis Hills, Fran Lebowitz © Brigitte Lacombe, Jesse Cook courtesy of artist, Sutton Foster courtesy of artist, Yotam Ottolenghi © Elena Heatherwick; Back Cover: HYPROV
Under Hypnosis courtesy of artist, Tommy Emmaunel © Simone Cecchetti, Jasmine Choi © Hyemi Kim
SEASON AT A GLANCE
FRAN LEBOWITZ
SAT SEP 21, 2024 AT 8PM
Forthright, irascible, and unapologetically opinionated, Fran Lebowitz offers her uniquely acerbic views on current events and the media, as well as her own pet peeves – including celebrity culture, tourists, and adults who roller-skate.
Join us for a live, moderated conversation with Fran followed by a live Q&A with the audience.
AN EVENING WITH YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
MODERATED BY CHEF NANCY SILVERTON
SUN OCT 13, 2024 AT 5PM
Spend a delicious evening with Yotam Ottolenghi as he talks about his new book, COMFORT. Yotam will take the audience through COMFORT in conversation with chef Nancy Silverton, and will invite the audience to participate in a second half as he prepares one of his dishes.
ARTIST SPONSOR: JENNIFER KLEIN
Photo credit: Brigitte Lacombe
Photo credit: Elena Heatherwick
GARRISON KEILLOR TONIGHT
A LOVE AFFAIR WITH LANGUAGE
SAT JAN 11, 2025 AT 8PM
A 90-minute, one-man show, improvised from memory.
Garrison Keillor (A Prairie Home Companion) will improvise his way through poetry, stories, song, jumping into cowboy balladry, limericks, blues, a singalong of patriotic song and classic R&B, a sung medley of alternating love lyrics and jokes.
AN EVENING WITH AMY TAN FRI APR 18, 2025 AT 8PM
Best selling author Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club) will discuss the art of writing and ideas from her latest release, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, which records with a novelist’s eye the birds and other creatures in her own backyard, as well as personal reflections and original color illustrations The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience and a book signing in the lobby.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS
WED MAY 7, 2025 AT 8PM
David Sedaris’ sardonic wit and incisive social critiques make him one of America’s preeminent humor writers Likened to a modern-day Mark Twain, Sedaris is noted for his ability to draw humorous, touching, and universal observations about human nature from his own, often quirky, experiences.
Photo credit: Anne Fishbein
PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
WITH JOHN PIZZARELLI AND SY SMITH
SAT SEP 7, 2024 AT 8PM
Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and powerhouse singer Sy Smith join forces with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, 40 of the world’s finest musicians led by Hollywood veteran Chris Walden.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: JUDY AND WES WHITMORE
SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SAT OCT 12, 2024 AT 8PM
An all-star ensemble comprised of the finest performers and composers in jazz, the SFJAZZ Collective's mission is to annually develop a new concert program that features newly created, fresh arrangements of works by modern masters and newly commissioned pieces by each member of the band.
BIG BAND HOLIDAYS JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA
FEATURING VOCALISTS EKEP NKWELLE AND ROBBIE LEE
THU DEC 5, 2024 AT 8PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center rising star vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee join the band to bring yuletide greetings across the country Under the music direction of trombonist, Chris Crenshaw, the evening will feature soulful renditions of holiday classics, playful improvisation, and entertaining storytelling.
ARTIST SPONSOR: JAMES MCGAUGH
Photo credit: Gilberto Tadday
ESSENTIAL JAZZ ALBUMS - LIVE
PORGY AND BESS & MY FAIR LADY THE WEST COAST JAZZ HOUR BIG BAND FEATURING BENNY BENACK III, LIA BOOTH, GILBERT CASTELLANOS, AND NICOLE MCCABE
SAT JAN 18, 2025 AT 8PM
In this unique concert, the West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band led by Josh Nelson and Kevin van den Elzen gives audiences the rare opportunity to experience two of the most iconic jazz versions of Broadway musicals ever created
LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER A TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
FEATURINGTHEBARCLAYJAZZ&BEYONDORCHESTRA
SHELLYBERG,MUSICDIRECTOR WITH HERLIN RILEY AND SPECIAL GUESTS
SAT MAR 15, 2025 AT 8PM
New Orleans’ most famous call to action rings true when The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra returns with a Mardi-Gras-meets-jazz celebration featuring the 19-piece big band, drummer Herlin Riley, and special guest soloists.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: TOM ROGERS AND SALLY ANDERSON
HIROMI’S SONICWONDER
THU APR 24, 2025 AT 8PM
Jazz pianist Hiromi has electrified audiences with a creative energy that encompasses and eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop, taking improvisation and composition to new heights of complexity and sophistication
ARTIST SPONSOR: CHRISTOPHER AND LYNNE RAMSEY
Photo credit: Mitsuru Nishimura
TUE MAY 20, 2025 AT 8PM
Louis: A Silent Movie with Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis is a captivating blend of vintage cinema and contemporary musical brilliance This unique event features a silent film about Louis Armstrong, a pivotal figure in jazz history, brought to life with a live score composed and performed by the renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble
Directed by Dan Pritzker and shot in beautiful sepia tones by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond as a modern reimagining of early silent film, Louis (originally released in 2010) is an homage to Louis Armstrong and the birth of American music The grand alleys and cemeteries of 1907 New Orleans provide a backdrop of magic for 6-year-old Louis as he navigates the colorful intricacies of life in the city and acquires his first cornet
ENSEMBLE-IN-RESIDENCE
TRIO BARCLAY
MENDELSSOHN PIANO TRIO NO. 1
SUN OCT 6, 2024 AT 5PM
RAVEL’S PIANO TRIO
SUN JAN 19, 2025 AT 5PM
ARENSKY AND SEYFRIED
SUN MAY 18, 2025 AT 5PM
Led by violinist Dennis Kim, Trio Barclay is an ensemble of big musical personalities who have joined together to create dynamic and exciting musical experiences The ensemble made its stellar debut at the Barclay in June 2021 and is the first Ensemble-in-Residence in the Barclay’s history.
The goddess of flute."
JASMINE CHOI, FLUTE
TUE APR 29, 2025 AT 7PM
Flutist Jasmine Choi is one of the most celebrated flutists of our time, known for her virtuosity and refined interpretation, as well as her adventurous projects
Jasmine’s infinite curiosity has also led her to make her own arrangements of major works, including the Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky violin concertos, as well as performing new works by living composers She will be joined on stage by Hugh Sung (piano), Dario Bizio (bass), and Maverick MacMillan (drums).
DENNIS KIM
SEAN KENNARD
IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE THANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS WHO MAKE TRIO BARCLAY POSSIBLE
EUGENE AND CAROL CHOI
MIKE AND ELLIE GORDON
TERRY AND JUDY JONES
KAREN KUO-LIMB AND JONG C LIMB
GORAN MATIJASEVIC
DOT AND RICK NELSON
BOB ROMNEY
RICHARD AND CHERYLL RUSZAT
AL SPECTOR AND TATJANA SOLI
KEN & SANDY TOKITA
WES AND JUDY WHITMORE
CHARLIE AND LING ZHANG
HYPROV: IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS
STARRING COLIN MOCHRIE & ASAD MECCI
FRI JAN 10, 2025 AT 8PM
This show combines hypnosis and improv – two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between, worldwide – for a totally unique comedy experience In the hands of Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Asad Mecci, and crafted from the volunteers' uninhibited, unconscious minds and audience suggestions, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable experience
THEATER
A ROOM WITH A VIEW
BY: L.A. THEATRE WORKS
SUN APR 6, 2025 AT 5PM
A Room With A View is a work of optimism about the enduring power of love Featuring animated classical art of breathtaking Italian landscapes and cameo video appearances by celebrity actors, this is immersive theater like you’ve never experienced it before
National Theatre Live broadcasts the best of British the capturing
FLEABAG
SUN OCT 27, 2024 AT 3PM
Written and performed by Phoebe WallerBridge (Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. The hilarious play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series, Fleabag was filmed live on stage in London’s West End in 2019.
VANYA WITH ANDREW SCOTT
SUN JAN 26, 2025 AT 3PM
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
NYE
SUN MAR 23, 2025 AT 3PM
Michael Sheen (The Queen, Masters of Sex) plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state
SERIES SPONSOR: WORAH FAMILY FOUNDATION
MISHRAN: AN EVENING OF HINDUSTANI AND CARNATIC FUSION
STARRING SITAR MAESTRO USTAD SHAHID PARVEZ AND FLUTE VIRTUOSO SHASHANK SUBRAMANYAM WITH PT. ABHIJIT BANERJEE
SAT SEP 28, 2024 AT 8PM
HABIB
KOITÉ, ALY KEÏTA, LAMINE CISSOKHO
MANDÉ SILA
SUN NOV 3, 2024 AT 7PM
Three leading figures of West African musical traditions unite to celebrate Mandé Sila: the heritage of the Mandingo Empire, representing the languages, cultures, music, and instrumental legacy of West Africa. Named the biggest pop star of Mali by Rolling Stone magazine, Habib Koité’s music draws from his country's diverse musical traditions and instruments.
Two of India’s greatest musicians, sitar virtuoso Ustad Shahid Parvez and acclaimed flutist Shashank Subramanyam, join forces with tabla master Pandit Abhijit Banerjee for an evening that blends Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.
Photo credit: Margot Canton
SERIES SPONSOR: WORAH FAMILY FOUNDATION
LUIS BRAVO’S FOREVER TANGO
A Broadway hit, Forever Tango features Argentina’s best 14 world-class dancers accompanied by a vocalist and the hypnotic rhythms of a live orchestra Relive the colorful history of one of the most sensuous of all dance forms through mesmerizing vignettes that display all the emotion and passion of tango
MILAAP: AN EVENING OF HINDUSTANI AND CARNATIC FUSION
STARRING VIOLIN VIRTUOSO L. SHENKAR AND FLUTE MAESTRO RAKESH CHAURASIA WITH PT. ABHIJIT BANERJEE
SAT APR 19, 2025 AT 8PM
For the first time in history, master musicians L. Shenkar and Rakesh Chaurasia along with accompaniment from Pandit Abhijit Banerjee join forces on stage for an unforgettable concert experience. The evening will feature solo performances from Shenkar and Chaurasia, culminating with a lively ensemble segment that will include original new music.
JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: BROADWAY’S JERSEY BOY
SAT NOV 2, 2024 AT 8PM
Possessing a “one-in-a-million high tenor” (The New York Times), John Lloyd Young is best known for his Tony Award-winning portrayal of Frankie Valli in Broadway's award-winning musical and international hit, Jersey Boys
SUTTON FOSTER
SAT JAN 25, 2025 AT 8PM
Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer, Sutton Foster combines Broadway tear-jerkers with lighthearted musical gems. Whether belting out a sultry Broadway heartbreaker or a sublimely tender personal favorite, Sutton Foster is a chameleon of song —remarkably versatile, always surprising, and full of heart
PRESENTING SPONSOR: CHRISTY AND LOU MARLIN
ARTIST SPONSOR: ELLIE JAFFY AND ANDY VOLLERO
“Young commands one of the best pop voices to come along in decades... a phenomenon that is truly breathtaking.”
— Metrosource
ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT
FRI MAR 28, 2025 AT 8PM
After his sold out 2022 performance at the Barclay, multi-hyphenate, multi-award-winning, multimedia mogul Alan Cumming returns with a new cabaret show, this time even more revealing, hilarious and authentic than ever before. It is, in fact, Alan Cumming Uncut. With musical direction by Henry Koperski.
This event contains adult language and content. DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILDREN OR AUDIENCE MEMBERS WITH DELICATE SENSIBILITIES.
FOR TICKETS, PLEASE CALL THE TICKET OFFICE. WEB SALES BEGIN ON OCT. 15, 2024.
MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS
FRI MAY 2, 2025 AT 8PM
Commemorating the majestic musical masterpieces of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney
Performed by a cast of New York's top Broadway vocalists, the evening features such beloved songs as "The Phantom of the Opera," "Memory," "Circle of Life," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Your Song," "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "Yesterday," "Hey Jude," and many more
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THE NUTCRACKER
DEC 7-24, 2024
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Orange County's spectacular favorite Nutcracker production. Festival Ballet Theatre's enchanted production transports the audience on a whimsical journey through young Clara's fantastic dream.
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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
SAT APR 12, 2025 AT 7PM
SUN APR 13, 2025 AT 2PM
Festival Ballet Theatre brings the classic story of a sleeping princess, a handsome prince, and the triumph of true love’s kiss to the Barclay with special guests from prestigious professional ballet companies in the lead roles
PARSONS DANCE COMPANY
THU APR 17, 2025 AT 8PM
“It does not take long to see why Parsons and his company are one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance.”
— New York Post
Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance Their bold ensemble work and movement has solidified them as one of the world’s leading dance companies
FLAMENCO VIVO CARLOTA SANTANA QUINTO ELEMENTO
THU MAY 1, 2025 AT 8PM
One of America’s premier flamenco companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana’s new work delves into the earth's fifth element: ether, unseen yet ever-present, the essence that makes up the space around us.
The 75-minute piece, accompanied by live music, aims to extract flamenco's essence through six dancers from Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana's dynamic company.
BODYTRAFFIC
THU MAY 15, 2025 AT 8PM
In pursuit of the most challenging, original, and diverse choreography in the field, Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC has made waves from coast to coast with its far-reaching appeal.
Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most challenging repertoire
Photo credit: Guzman Rosado
DUSTBOWL REVIVAL A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE
THU SEP 26, 2024 AT 8PM
L.A.’s Dustbowl Revival reimagines and recreates their favorite Laurel Canyon hits using their unique instrumentation to bring to life the unforgettable music from that bohemian enclave Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE 5 BROWNS
SUN DEC 1, 2024 AT 4PM
Celebrate the holidays with The 5 Browns as the acclaimed Juilliard-trained sibling piano quintet plays fresh, dynamic arrangements of both familiar and lesser known holiday pieces
“Five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.”
— The New York Post
THE KING’S SINGERS
CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
FRI DEC 13, 2024 AT 8PM
Wrap up warm for an extra-special Christmas with The King’s Singers, as they perform festive music from their recent travels across the world, and remember their spiritual home at King’s College, Cambridge The program includes such favorites as “Silent Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, “When You Wish Upon a Star, a selection of seasonal songs celebrating the magic of 100 years of Disney, and brand-new surprises from The King’s Singers world-famous closeharmony library
TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP
WED JAN 8, 2025 AT 8PM
Australian guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel is renowned for his fingerstyle technique and dynamic live performances
He is a master of the acoustic guitar, blending elements of jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk, and country into his unique sound Emmanuel's playing style is influenced by the legendary Chet Atkins, who called his style "fearless ”
JESSE COOK
FRI JAN 24, 2025 AT 8PM
A virtuoso guitarist, Jesse Cook is renowned for his captivating fusion of world music, where contemporary melodies blend seamlessly with ancient tones. Exploring the roots of flamenco and its diverse branches, Cook crafted his unique synthesis of world music.
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR: MARK CHAPIN JOHNSON FOUNDATION
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE
THE EAGLES: HOTEL CALIFORNIA
SUN MAR 16, 2025 AT 6PM
DANÚ TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF IRELAND
THU MAR 20, 2025 AT 8PM
Enjoy the traditional music of Ireland with acclaimed Irish ensemble, Danú. For over two decades, Danú’s high-energy performances have thrilled Celtic music lovers around the globe with major concert engagements in the United Kingdom, India, Israel and across Europe.
generation after generation.
STORM LARGE THU APR 10, 2025 AT 8PM
“Large's voice is a Swiss army knife … no genre out of reach of her flawless vibrato.”
— The Oregoneon
With a voice that is able to go from a velvety purr to a mighty Valkyrie cry, Storm Large accompanied by her fearless band, Le Bonheur sings the Great American Songbook, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, and some of her own originals.
AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET
SAT APR 26, 2025 AT 8PM
American Patchwork Quartet is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music. Comprised of four highly acclaimed artists, APQ showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America's past
“American Patchwork Quartet creates music to unify and lift up diverse voices.”
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF IRVINE WITH IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
FUN FOR ALL AGES!
POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER SAT OCT 5, 2024 AT 1PM & 6PM
Voted "Best Family Show in Las Vegas" and finalists on America’s Got Talent, Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of housecats, dogs, parrots, and even geese and mice in this fun, one-of-akind show!
JIM HENSON’S FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE WED JAN 29, 2025 AT 6PM
Starring the characters of the beloved original Jim Henson series, Fraggle Rock LIVE brings together original characters and new faces in a brand-new, exciting, interactive, live musical adventure perfect for all ages!
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
DOKTOR KABOOM! LOOK OUT! SCIENCE IS COMING! SUN FEB 23, 2025 AT 1PM & 6PM
With overflowing five-foot-high test tubes, eye-spinning optical illusions, and a smoke-ring blowing air cannon, Doktor Kaboom! takes you on a riotous romp through the modern scientific method.
SERIES SPONSOR:
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HAWAIIAN SERIES SPONSORED
MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC
WITH GEORGE KAHUMOKU JR., LED KAAPANA & JEFF PETERSON
FRI OCT 4, 2024 AT 8PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music showcases a remarkable synthesis of musicians, who all pay tribute to Hawai‘i’s musical heritage and spread true “Aloha” to all. Hawai‘i’s Renaissance man, George Kahumoku Jr. is a master slack key guitarist. Led Kaapana is a master of stringed instruments. Jeff Peterson is a star of the current generation of slack key players.
PAULA FUGA
SAT FEB 8, 2025 AT 8PM
“Hawaiian Queen of Soul.”
—
Maui News
Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics and gorgeous melodies have earned Paula Fuga widespread critical praise and made her one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. She is a songwriter of depth and passion, praised for her intense emotion with a personal style that is widely appealing, endearing audiences to her around the world.
Photo credit: Shane Tegarden
KAUMAKAIWA AND KULĀIWI: NATIVE LANDS
JOHN CRUZ
SUN MAY 4, 2025 AT 6PM
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC & HULA OF INDIGENOUS HAWAI‘I
SAT MAR 29, 2025 AT 8PM
Kaumakaiwa and Kulāiwi represent the heartbeat of Hawai’i today. With soaring vocals, island harmonies, and a delightful folk vibe, their original songs reflect their diverse musical styles and passionate commitment to their native Hawaiian roots.
“Soulful, folksy, bluesy and technically superb, yet seemingly effortless.”
— Honolulu Magazine
John Cruz engages audiences with his rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and country, incorporating contemporary folk-rock rhythms and virtuosic riffs SAVE 20%
when you subscribe to the 4-concert Hawaiian series and keep your same seats all year long! Packages start at $161.80.
Photo credit Ethan Jung
Photo credit: Aaron Bernard
A SONG FOR CESAR DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
9 TO 5: TH MUSICAL
NOV 21-24, 2
UC IRVINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
TUE NOV 26, 2024 AT 8PM
TUE OCT 15, 2024 AT 7PM
A Song for Cesar tells the story of Cesar Chavez and the Farmworker Movement's struggle for justice and fair working conditions through the eyes of musicians and artists. The screening will close Hispanic Heritage Month as a celebration of UC Irvine's Latine Community.
Dr. Geoffrey Pope, conductor
Join the UC Irvine Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr Geoffrey Pope, for the first concert of the season! Celebrating the kickoff to the holiday season, join the maestro and students for an evening of orchestral music by renowned composers
Generous support is provided by Charlie and Ling Zhang, UCI Friends of the Symphony, and the Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund
9 to 5: The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by the beloved singersongwriter Dolly Parton and a book by the original screenwriter Patricia Resnick, is a rollicking adaptation of the iconic 1980 film The story follows three female coworkers – Violet, Judy, and Doralee – who are fed up with their hypocritical boss, Franklin Hart Pushed to their limits, they hatch a plan to overthrow him, leading to a series of hilarious and empowering events With its jubilant score and themes of friendship, empowerment, and corporate sisterhood, 9 to 5 is a must-see production that resonates with audiences of all genders ONS
FEB 20-22, 2025
Diane Diefenderfer, artistic director Tong Wang, artistic director
Dance Visions 2025 is the premier annual production of the Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Featuring works by faculty choreographers, the concert showcases a diverse array of genres Each performance integrates dance, music, and theatrical elements, representing the culmination of creative exploration
UC IRVINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
THU MAR 6, 2025 AT 8PM
Dr. Geoffrey Pope, conductor
Join the UC Irvine Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr Geoffrey Pope, for an evening of orchestral classics from your favorite composers and featuring the winner of the 2025 UC Irvine Concerto Competition
The annual competition offers UC Irvine music and non-majors the opportunity to perform a solo in the annual winter concert
Generous support is provided by Charlie and Ling Zhang, UCI Friends of the Symphony, and the Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund
TUE MAR 11, 20 UC IRVINE CHORAL C FINDING TH ALZHEIMER
UC Irvine Cham and Concert Choir
Dr. Irene Messoloras, conductor Alzheimer Stories by Robert Cohen
Experience a powerful musical journey through Alzheimer's, featuring soloists, choir, percussion, and piano by Robert Cohen. This powerful work, with texts by patients and caregivers, highlights the disease's impact and the power of music. Join us for a moving tribute and support the fight against Alzheimer's.
Generous support is provided by friends of Choral Activities, the Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund and Professor Emeritus Joseph Huszti
UC IRVINE OPERA AND SYMPHONY WORKSHOP
SAT MAY 10, 2025 AT 8PM
Andreas Mitisek, artistic director
Join us for an exciting concert of diverse operatic repertoire performed by UC Irvine Vocal Arts students, accompanied by the UC Irvine Symphony Orchestra.
Generous support is provided by the Opera Guild and Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund
8 PM
Join the UC Irvine Symphony Orchestra for the final concert of the season The orchestra will perform an evening of orchestral classics from your favorite composers under the direction of conductor Dr. Geoffrey Pope.
Generous support is provided by Charlie and Ling Zhang, UCI Friends of the Symphony, and the Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund
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Jazz “The Big Band Sessions” includes Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Essential Jazz Albums Live, and Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler A Trip To New Orleans
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