

The Pasadena Symphony’s fourth annual Composer’s Showcase kicks off with Mason Bates’ Garages of the Valley, inspired by the digital age that was dreamed up in the most low-tech of spaces dotting the landscape of Silicon Valley followed by Patrick Harlin’s Earthrise, inspired by the iconic and arguably the most important environmental photo taken by astronaut Bill Anders on the first-ever trip around the moon. 1 performed by Concert Artists Guild International Competition winner Wynona Wang François López-Ferrer returning to conduct Beethoven Violin Concerto with the “frighteningly awesome” ( Buffalo News) talent of violinist Francisco Fullana and Dudamel Conducting Fellow Linhan Cui for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Colburn artist Charlotte Marckx. The season’s impressive line-up of internationally renowned guest artists includes conductor Brett Mitchell, who will return to open the season October 21 st for Tchaikovsky 4 with Yehudi Menuhin International Competition winner Diana Adamyan Grammy-nominated conductor Ward Stare for Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, performed by award-winning pianist Natasha Paremski Kensho Watanabe returning to conduct Beethoven “Emperor” with Avery Fisher Career Grant winner George Li Salonen Conducting Fellow Kyle Dickson for Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. Facebook page opens in new window Twitter page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window
