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Classical Series at the Terrace Theater Season details on pages 4 & 5
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EXPERIENCE:
POPS! Series
Food, Friends & Libations Season details on pages 6 & 7
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SEPTEMBER 28
OPENING NIGHT: 85TH ANNIVERSARY
Eckart Preu, conductor Paul Huang, violin Ligeti Concert Românesc (Romanian Concerto) Dvořák Violin Concerto in A minor, op. 53 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor, op. 64
VIOLINS OF HOPE
The Long Beach Symphony is proud to present “Violins of Hope,” a concert commemorating and featuring a unique collection of restored instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust – many of them in concentration camps. These instruments were saved and have been painstakingly restored. They represent the love and tragedy of many musicians and listeners; the destiny of millions of people; and the power of music to transcend the darkest hours of humanity. This concert is presented as part of “Violins of Hope Los Angeles County,” a region-wide dialogue about music, art, social justice and, free expression. *Blackout concert. Exchanges are not valid.
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NOVEMBER 16
FRENCH FANTASTIQUE Eckart Preu, conductor Debussy Clair de lune (arr. Caplet) Schmidt Intermezzo from Notre Dame Franck Le Chasseur maudit Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 78, “Organ”
APRIL 25 VIOLINS OF HOPE*
Eckart Preu, conductor | Niv Ashkenazi, violin Dina Kuznetsova, soprano | Teresa Buchholz, mezzo Raul Melo, tenor | Mark Walters, bass Long Beach Camerata Singers, chorus John Williams “Hatikvah” from Munich John Williams Theme from Schindler’s List Ben-Haim Symphony No. 1, 2nd Mvmt, “Psalm” Verdi Requiem
2019–2020
Classical Series Long Beach Performing Arts Center | Terrace Theater
MARCH 7
FEBRUARY 8
THE AMERICAS
Eckart Preu, conductor Yolanda Kondonassis, harp El Salón México Copland Arturo Marquez Concerto for harp, “Mascaras” Chávez Symphony No. 2, “Sinfonía india” Copland Appalachian Spring
MAY 30
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEETHOVEN* Eckart Preu, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Beethoven Concerto for Violin in D major, op. 61 Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C major, “The Great” *Blackout concert. Exchanges are not valid.
LOVE TRIANGLES
Eckart Preu, conductor Claire Huangci, piano Liszt Les Préludes C. Schumann Concerto for Piano in A minor, op. 7 Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98
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"Violins of Hope"
Guarantee your seats to this special event concert by becoming a Classical Series subscriber. Subscribers will also have early access to purchase two additional single tickets before single tickets go on sale to the public. This concert is expected to sell out. Program and artists subject to change.
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OCTOBER 26 An Evening with Lucia Micarelli
Lucia Micarelli
Eckart Preu, conductor Lucia Micarelli, vocals Known for her collaborations with Josh Groban, Chris Botti, and Jethro Tull, crossover artist Lucia Micarelli is an exhilarating, passionate and virtuosic American violinist, actress, and singer who launches her orchestral debut with the Long Beach Symphony.
DECEMBER 21
Holiday POPS! with The Copa Boys
Michael Berkowitz, conductor The Copa Boys, vocals Ring in the holidays with The Copa Boys as they reunite to spread holiday cheer singing famous holiday tunes and Rat Pack standards.
The POPS! is a fun and friendly way to enjoy an entertaining night out. There are two ways to experience the POPS!—either at a Bistro 4-top table or 10-top table on the Arena floor, or from the upstairs loge in a theater-style seat. The concerts start at 8:00 PM, but the doors open at 6:30 PM where patrons are encouraged to come early and bring a picnic dinner—along with their favorite libations—to enjoy before the show. So, pack a picnic, bring your favorite drinks, and invite your friends for the true POPS! experience!
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2019–2020
POPS! Series Long Beach Arena | Pacific Ballroom Presented by
POPS! Series Sponsor
Program and artists subject to change.
FEBRUARY 22
MARCH 21
Mardi Gras Madness
A Sondheim & Lloyd Webber Celebration
Matt Catingub, conductor Steve Moretti, drums Mardi Gras means masks, madness and most of all, music. Make plans to celebrate as fan-favorite Matt Catingub presents a lively, fun-filled musical evening centered around the distinct style that makes New Orleans the city of jazz.
MAY 9
James Bass, conductor | Hugh Panaro, Debbie Gravitte & Scarlett Strallen, vocals Enjoy Broadway stars singing Stephen Sondheim tunes from Gypsy, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest hits from Evita, Cats, and Phantom of the Opera in a tribute to these two titans of Broadway!
A Night of Symphonic Rock
Experience the greatest classic rock hits of all time like never before… with your Long Beach Symphony. A Night of Symphonic Rock featuring an all-star six-piece rock band playing rock anthems that will have you playing air guitar in the aisles.
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CELEBRATING 85 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
In the 2019–2020 season we will be celebrating 85 Years of Excellence, and we want to celebrate this monumental occasion with you – all season long. When you choose to subscribe to one or two of our series, you receive subscriber only benefits that reward our most passionate and dedicated concert-goers. We reward subscriber loyalty with the best prices throughout the year, in addition to fee-free flexible subscription ticket exchanges*, priority seating, free lost ticket replacements, early access to single tickets, dining discounts, and so much more. The Long Beach Symphony 85th Anniversary Season features two diverse concert-going EXPERIENCES that showcase the tremendous range and talents of our Symphony musicians. The Classical Series experience features intriguing programs curated by Eckart Preu, who enters his third season as music director. Headline events include a concert celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday and an emotionally powerful program featuring instruments from the Violins of Hope collection that were played by Jewish musicians during The Holocaust. The POPS! Series includes dynamic and upbeat programming that features virtuosic violinist and singer Lucia Micarelli, a swinging holiday concert, and a season finale of the greatest classic rock hits that will have you playing air guitar in the aisles! What will you choose? A Classical experience or a POPS! experience – or both!
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SUBSCRIBERS BENEFITS
When you become a subscriber, we will extend a special commitment to you throughout the year. We invite you to become a Long Beach Symphony season ticket holder and join us in commemorating this special 85th Anniversary Season by subscribing today. THE BEST SEATS • Make the best seats your own • Priority seating • First access to single ticket sales • Secure your seats for future seasons SAVINGS • Save up to 30% off single tickets • No per-ticket fees • Tax-deductible ticket returns
BECOME A SUBSCRIBER NOW! Call: (562) 436-3203 ext.1 (Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM) Click: LongBeachSymphony.org/2019-2020-season Email: subscribe@LongBeachSymphony.org
FLEXIBILITY & CONVENIENCE • FREE flexible ticket exchanges* • Exchange now, decide later: choose between either Classical or POPS! *Not valid for 3/7/20 & 4/25/20 concerts series within the same season* SERVICE • FREE lost ticket replacement • Speak to our friendly box office to help with all your ticketing needs/requests MORE BENEFITS • Early access to purchase two additional tickets to “Violins of Hope”concert before single tickets go on sale to the public on September 10. DINING DISCOUNT When you become a subscriber, you receive a dining discount card good for 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at our listed participating restaurants. The subscriber discount card is good for the card holder and up to three guests.
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