Eckart Preu, Conductor
Fabiola Méndez, Cuatro
Feb 06, 2027
7:30 PM
Groups of 10+, visit https://longbeachsymphony.org/group-tickets/ for special arrangements.
For special arrangements or questions, call the Box Office at (562) 436-3203 ext. 1.
Long Beach Terrace Theater
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
6:00 PM Doors open
6:30 PM Pre-Concert Talk
7:30 PM Concert
Feb 06, 2027 7:30 PM
Eckart Preu, Conductor
Fabiola Méndez, Cuatro
| Miguel del Águila | Conga-Line in Hell |
| Ernesto Cordero | Concierto Criollo |
| Debussy | La Mer |
| Dukas | The Sorcerer’s Apprentice |
Painting in Notes is an immersive orchestral experience presented by the Long Beach Symphony on February 6, 2027 at the Terrace Theater. Under the baton of Music Director Eckart Preu, this program blends rhythmic vitality, Latin flair, impressionistic color, and musical storytelling…
Miguel del Águila – Conga-Line in Hell is a bold, rhythmic work inspired by infectious dance rhythms and orchestral power.
Ernesto Cordero –Concierto Criollo captures the Latin American spirit—rhythmic, lyrical, and richly expressive.
Debussy – La Mer is an impressionistic masterpiece evoking the shifting moods of the sea.
Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the beloved tone poem filled with magical drama and lively orchestration.
Together, these works create an evening of vivid musical textures that feel like art brought to life in sound.
Subscribe & Save | Download Full Season Guide
Experience the Classical Series—uplifting, elegant evenings framed by the Terrace Theater’s dazzling fountains and glowing fire pits. Arrive early to enjoy the live Prelude Ensemble in the lobby, then deepen your connection to the music at the free 6:30 PM “Pre-Concert Talk with Music Director Eckart Preu” offering engaging insights into the evening’s program. Make the night your own by socializing in The Third Space and enjoying our soothing “Sip & Enjoy” concert-hall experience. Doors open at 6:00 PM—come early and savor every moment.
Eckart Preu (Eck-art Proy) began his tenure as Music Director of Long Beach Symphony in 2017. Critics, the orchestra, and audiences alike have celebrated his ability to combine well-loved masterworks with rare or newer works in programs offering dimension, sophistication, and spirit. Preu also currently serves as …
Read more...Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatrista, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer. Her artistic vision and original music focus on the exploration of her culture, her ancestry, and her identities. Native to Caguas, PR, Méndez began playing the cuatro, Puerto Rico's national instrument, at the age …
Read more...