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Arcadia Weekly Apr 24, 2015
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Maestro Victor Vener – Photo by Terry Miller
It may not be summer yet, but it is the time of the year when thousands of people throughout the Southland begin to plan for another unforgettable California Philharmonic concert season. Marking California Philharmonic’s 19th season, the incomparable Maestro Victor Vener is, once again, turning the heat up on summer entertainment with a spectacular series of concerts featuring his
world-class orchestra and a sizzling slate of special guests.
On Saturday June 27, all you need is love – and Beethoven – when California Philharmonic kicks off its 2015 concert series with The Beatles & Beethoven. Always a fan favorite, the concert combines revolutionary music from two prolific eras. Adding to the excitement this year, California Philharmonic welcomes special guest Beatlemania Now, the “best tribute band on the planet,” to the stage. Concert-goers will delight as the spontaneous dance rhythms of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony pair perfectly with Beatles’ hits including Penny Lane, Sgt. Pepper, Hey Jude and more.
The San Gabriel Mountains come alive on Saturday July 11 when California Philharmonic presents Rodgers & Hammerstein & More. Two of today’s top voices, Anthony Fedorov, who captivated audiences as a season four finalist on American Idol, and Jennifer Paz, star of Les Miz’ 10th anniversary on Broadway and the national tour of Miss Saigon, perform songs from The Sound Of Music, South Pacific and Cinderella. The concert also includes Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and highlights from classic film scores.
A California Philharmonic show is more than just a concert, it is an experience. Saturdays are always right on track with concerts at Santa Anita Race Track. Gates open at5:30pm to pre-concert dining including delicious gourmet food offerings available on-site, full bars and live jazz. Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Table and lawn seating on the lush green grass of Santa Anita Race Track’s infield are available, complete with the area’s best unobstructed view of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains.
The magic continues Sunday afternoons at the incomparable Walt Disney Concert Hall. Cal Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall performances start at 2 p.m., with the intimate pre-concert Talks With The Maestro at 1 p.m. in BP Hall.
The California Philharmonic is supported by the California Philharmonic Society, a non-profit community benefit organization whose main emphasis at this time is to support the California Philharmonic.
To purchase tickets to attend the incomparable Victor Vener and his California Philharmonic concerts at Santa Anita Race Track, call (626) 304-0333 or www.calphil.com.
Tickets for Walt Disney Concert Hall are available for purchase through Ticketmaster at (800)745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
