In this powerful evening of extremes, audiences will be transported by compositions that cross the span of times. Anticipate a highly-charged, exhilarating evening at the Terrace Theater when the symphony embarks on a thrilling musical pilgrimage through Ana Lara’s passionate terrain of fire and ice (listen here); and then, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, or “songs of Bavaria,” sets 24 poetic texts from the Germany of a millennium ago to paint a vivid picture of medieval life, including religious verses, social satires, and bawdy drinking songs. This exhilarating presentation will include three soloists, the Long Beach Camerata Singers, the South Bay Children’s Choir, and returning to Long Beach, the acclaimed Silver-Garburg Piano Duo. Expect an exuberant orchestral panorama of Orff’s pulsating musical journey.   ~ See artist bios at the bottom of this page. Watch the video here:

Audiences will enjoy the Classical Series fun and elegant evening surrounded by the Terrace’s dazzling fountains, live ensemble in the lobby, pre-concert talk to gain greater knowledge on the evening programming, and the ability to “Sip & Enjoy” in the concert hall.  

Music Director Eckart Preu and the Long Beach Symphony launch the 2022-2023 season with a trio of beloved classical masterworks. Opening the concert is Sergei Prokofiev’s ebullient Classical Symphony, among the composer’s most popular works. Next, Concertmaster Roger Wilkie steps into the spotlight in Mendelssohn’s passionate Violin Concerto. The program concludes with the world’s most famous symphony, which may make you jump from your seat as it opens with perhaps the most iconic phrase in the classical repertoire: the majestic “bum bum bum BUM” of Ludwig van Beethoven’s richly triumphant Symphony No.5.

Get an early start on enjoying this concert by reading the Program Notes:

Symphony No. 1 “Classical” (Prokifiev)

Violin Concerto (Mendelssohn)

Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven)

The secret power of storytelling through music comes to the Long Beach Arena as we present Bravo! Broadway.  Audiences will be transported to a different place and time by the glitz and raw emotions of the best of Broadway’s iconic musical pieces, performed by those who have commanded the New York and London stages –and accompanied by the grandeur of a symphonic orchestra.

There is something for everyone: From Funny Girl, to The Wiz, Sweeney Todd, Lion King, Rent, Cabaret, Chicago, Westside Story, Les Misérables, and Phantom of the Opera, to Dreamgirls, Hello Dolly, and The Tina Turner Musical.  

The lights will shine bright as Grammy-winning conductor Dr. James Bass leads the amazing Long Beach Symphony and the stage is transformed by Scarlett Strallen (currently Gwendolyn on Broadway’s production of Travesties and who played Mary Poppins in London’s West End), LaKisha Jones (known as an American Idol finalist and for her role in Broadway’s The Color Purple), and Hugh Panaro who played the title role in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera over 2000 times! Enjoy the best compositions by Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Kander, Bernstein, Elton John, and many, many more. 

Doors open at 6:30pm for our famous indoor picnicking. Bring your baskets with food, sweets, libations, and even costumes and table decorations!

   A warm welcome from LaKisha Jones

   and Hugh Panaro!

Take a peek at the Program Book and learn more.

Music For All Seasons: On this spectacular evening, Long Beach Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Eckart Preu, will rouse audiences with Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, a group of four violin concertos embodying each season of the year.  Each of the seasons will be exquisitely presented by Long Beach Symphony’s own stellar lead violinists Roger Wilkie, Agnes Gottschewski, Chloé Tardif, and Chyi-Yau Lee. Vivaldi’s best-known work, Four Seasons (1725) is the world’s most popular and recognized pieces of Baroque music. Audiences will recognize the evolving sounds from movies like Tin Cup, Spy Game, A View to Kill, What Lies Beneath, White Chicks, Saved!, Pacific Heights and The Other Sister; and they will be reminded of many wedding ceremonies attended.

Over 60 years later, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart would compose Symphony No. 40 in G minor, one of only two symphonies he wrote in minor keys reflecting the “Storm and Stress” artistic movement and showcasing darker and stronger emotions.

Audiences will enjoy the Classical Series fun and elegant evening surrounded by the Terrace’s dazzling fountains, live ensemble in the lobby, Pre-Concert Talk to gain greater knowledge on the evening programming, and the ability to “Sip & Enjoy” in the concert hall.  

Long Beach Symphony will once again deliver a high-energy party evening with indoor picnicking, superb music, and the ability to dance the night away to the legendary music of ABBA, presented by ARRIVAL from Sweden. 

ARRIVAL from Sweden’s 10-member band will join Long Beach Symphony on this powerful stage ensuring Southland audiences jump to their feet. With nearly 400 million records sold and following the success of the musical and movie productions of “Mama Mia,” ARRIVAL from Sweden ensures audiences across the globe can continue to enjoy the band’s fan favorites performed live. ABBA fan clubs have referred to ARRIVAL as “The Closest You Will Ever Get To ABBA!” 

Conducted by the energetic Anthony Parnther, known around the world for his orchestral contributions and extensive list of film and television soundtracks, ARRIVAL from Sweden will deliver the iconic classics like “Money, Money, Money,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Mamma Mia!”, ensuring a timeless appeal and connecting with audiences of all ages. 

CHILDREN GET IN FREE! (17 and under). Adult tickets, $20 each. An Afternoon of Music — A Lifetime of Memories

Event Details:

What: Multi-cultural concert, activities, crafts, and interactive play for children and their families

When: Sunday, October 6^th, 2024: Activities from 1PM -3PM and 4PM to 5PM. RuMBa Foundation Family Concert from 3-4 PM

Where: Terrace Theater and Plaza: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

Cost: Kids get in Free! Adults 18+, $20. Free Parking! 

This free festival-style event will be filled with activities, live music, interactive booths, and kid-friendly food. Children will enjoy playing with symphonic musical instruments at the “instrument petting zoo,” crafting their own batons for “Conducting 101” with our assistant conductors. Enjoy arts and crafts, “Acting Out,” lawn games, and more!  Children are encouraged to come in their favorite costume!

At 3PM, the Terrace Theater will open for children of all ages to enjoy an interactive, educational, and playful presentation by Maestro Eckart Preu. The stage will be filled with Long Beach Symphony musicians, dancers, and performers.  Join in the fun and learn about all the different sights and sounds that make up an orchestra.

“This is a multi-generational family fun day where kids of all ages create lifelong memories. We are extremely thankful to The RuMBa Foundation for their multi-year generous grant and the access it provides to so many families,” says Long Beach Symphony President Kelly Ruggirello.

Reserve tickets for the October 6, 2024 Concert

Reserve tickets for the June  8, 2025 Concert

This concert is conducted by Music Director Preu in a family-friendly and beautifully interactive environment.

RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts are made possible by a multi-year grant from The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach. 

* Long Beach Symphony complies with all city health and safety mandates.**Programming subject to change.

The Symphony’s Golf Classic Field Is Now Full

Please contact John Cross at 562-436-3203 if you would like to place yourself on our waiting list.

WHERE:

Virginia Country Club

4602 N. Virginia Road

Long Beach, CA 90807

WHEN:

Monday, December 5, 2022

WHY:

All proceeds from the 24th Annual Long Beach Symphony Golf Classic support the artistic, educational and community engagement programs of the Long Beach Symphony. Long Beach Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Non-profit tax ID#: 95-6004958. Click here for sponsorships and entry.

GOLF CLASSIC CONTESTS WITH PRIZES:

Closest to the Conductor
Closest to the Pin
South Bay LEXUS Hole-in-One Contest
Buy the Pro’s Par 3 Tee Shot
Longest Drive
Straightest Drive

SCHEDULE:

10:00am: Check-In, Light Breakfast, and Driving Range Available
10:30am: All New Putt for Vino!
11:30am: Shotgun Start (Best Ball Format) & Lunch On The Go
4:00pm: Hosted Bar and Silent Auction
4:30pm: Dinner & Dessert
5:00pm: Auction, Prizes, & Awards

2022 GRAND PRIZE – Win $1,200 toward a TaylorMade fitting and your choice of a full set of irons or three woods including 1 driver and 2 fairway woods. Every golfer is entered but you must be present at post-tournament drawing to win. Golfers are then welcome to stay for Monday night football – New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

For tournament information, contact John Cross at (562) 436-3203 ext. 222 or at [email protected].