Program to be announced.
One of the most vibrant musical partnerships before the public today, classical music superstar Yo-Yo Ma and his longtime collaborator pianist Kathryn Stott make a special Orange County appearance together.
Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott
PROGRAM: F. Durante : Concerto No. 8 in A major La Pazzia (“Madness”) Telemann: Concerto for Flute and Violin in E minor, TWV 52:e3 Featuring Stephen Schultz and Ilia Korol Handel : Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, op. 6, No. 7, HWV 325 Telemann: Concerto for flute, violin and cello in A major, TWV 53:A2 Featuring Stephen Schultz, Ilia Korol, and Alexa Haynes-Pilon INTERMISSION Rebel : selections from ‘Les Élémens’ Le Cahos (Chaos) Loure I : La Terre et L'Eau (Earth and Water) Ramage : L’ Air (Air) Chaconne : Le Feu (Fire) Telemann: Concerto for 2 violins in B flat Major, TWV 52:B2 Featuring Ilia Korol and YuEun Gemma Kim Geminiani: Concerto Grosso op. 3, no. 3 in E minor
Treelogy is a celebration and a call to action to save California’s beloved and iconic trees. Inspired by California’s epic wildfires chronicled by The New York Times journalist John Branch, The Soraya’s Executive and Artistic Director, Thor Steingraber, and artist in residence Etienne Gara, have created a musical response to the fires, and a tribute to these precious trees. Renowned composers Billy Childs, Steven Mackey, and Gabriella Smith — all with deep California roots of their own — have each composed original music for this three-part concert. Produced, commissioned, and presented by The Soraya, Treelogy will tour the state bringing together scientists, educators, activists & advocates along with its inspiring message to campuses across California. This unprecedented multi-disciplinary effort will emphasize the pride of our state and the memories of every family’s national park vacation.
Mozart’s Requiem is the jumping off point for MacArthur Genius Kyle Abraham and pioneering producer, composer, and EDM artist Jlin. Combining traditions and innovations in both dance and music, they explore folklore, death, and reincarnation in a powerful piece that demands the dancers have command of techniques ranging from ballet to to street dance.
Take a Journey to Historic Czechoslovakia. The pastoral landscape and folklore of Eastern Europe are brought to life through the music of three esteemed Czech composers – Dvořák, Janáček, and Martinů – performed by the Czech Republic’s own Brno Philharmonic. This authentic and memorable program recalls the spirit of the Czech people during its bucolic pre-World-War II empire.
Hailing from the Bronx, fresh talent Samara Joy pairs with LA favorite the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra — now swinging for more than 36 years! Joy, a deeply emotive vocalist, exploded onto the scene in 2019 at the age of 21—often surprising audiences with the power she packs and her “lighter than air” and “understated, swingy rhythm,” (Kevin Whitehead, NPR).
Acclaimed vibraphonist and composer Joel Ross’s playing erupts through lush arrangements like “consistent currents of electricity” (Downbeat) in our second Jazz Club performance. Join his octet onstage for an intimate experience through the seven movements of Ross’s album The Parable of The Poet—described by many as an “absolute triumph."
Melodic and haunting, Melissa Aldana conjures stories of longing, connection, and rebirth through music anchored in jazz traditions and open experimentation. Experience for yourself why critics regularly claim Aldana might be “the world’s next great tenor player” with a tone curiously capable of breaking free from tradition (Jazzwise). The first of our Jazz Club performances in the Jazz at Naz festival!
Travel back in time with Loudon Wainwright, Vince Giordano, and his band The Nighthawks with swinging arrangements highlighted by “muted horns, creamy winds, and lots of hi-hat,” (Associated Press). Everything jives in this collaboration featuring 1920s-era songs about love, forgiveness, and “the consequences of a kiss.”
Powered by a relentless energy and boundless love of swing, eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride leads a Big Band and Gospel choir in an exuberant and powerful musical tribute to Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali, and Barack Obama—heroes of the Civil Rights movement celebrated at The Soraya during Black History Month.
An all-new global touring film concert series, "DC In Concert," debuts with the box office smash, "The Batman." Experience the caped crusader like never before as a live symphony orchestra performs the blockbuster movie's captivating score alongside the film for an unforgettable live concert experience. Released March 4, 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Batman” is set around Bruce Wayne in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City.
Pianist Jon Nakamatsu and clarinetists Jon and Alec Manasse! Glorious works to mark the changing of the year, by Chopin, Mozart, Prokofiev, Krommer, Touchi and others.
Our annual collaboration with The Choral Project Conductors Daniel Hughes and Barbara Day Turner