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Why Is The Phantom of the Opera Still Scary 101 Years Later?
A century of horror movies has taught audiences what to expect. Yet Lon Chaney’s Phantom still unsettles viewers more than 100 years later. Here’s why the 1925 silent classic still works.
Music Evolution
Press
La Mirada Symphony Announces Free 2026–2027 Concert Season
The La Mirada Symphony has announced its free 2026–2027 concert season at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The season features four distinctive performances, including The Phantom of the Opera with live orchestra, Chamber Music for a Sunday Afternoon, Sketches of Spain, and Beethoven’s Ode to Joy.
Behind the Scenes
Fiddler on the Roof Medley for Saxophone, Trumpet, Cello, and Piano: A Fresh Take on a Beloved Classic
What happens when one of Broadway’s most iconic scores is reimagined through the unexpected colors of saxophone, trumpet, cello, and piano? This January 11, the La Mirada Symphony brings a fresh and intimate interpretation of Fiddler on the Roof to the stage with a vibrant chamber medley that reveals new emotional depth in Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s beloved music. Through this unique instrumentation, familiar melodies take on new life—inviting audiences to experience Tevye’s world with renewed clarity, warmth, and energy.
About Us
Meet Our Conductor Alan Mautner
Music Director / Conductor AlanMautner The conductor shaping La Mirada’s sound with the instincts of a working musician, the heart of an educator, and a belief that live symphonic music should belong to everyone. Downey Roots Southern California Sound Educator Community Orchestra Role Conductor, La Mirada Symphony Background Cellist, educator, conductor Education Cal State Fullerton […]
Youth Program
Why Learning an Instrument Changes the Way a Child Hears the World
A child who picks up an instrument sets out to do one simple thing, make a sound. What follows, according to a growing body of research, is something far more interesting. The child starts learning how to listen, and that skill may reach well beyond music itself.
Giving
Giving Tuesday: Support Free Classical Music in La Mirada
The global movement of Giving Tuesday encourages people to support organizations that strengthen their communities. For the La Mirada Symphony, this day highlights a mission we proudly uphold: keeping classical music free and accessible for everyone in La Mirada. For more than 60 years, our orchestra has welcomed families, students, seniors, and music lovers to […]
Program Notes
Echoes of Russia: La Mirada Symphony Closes the Season with Tchaikovsky’s Powerful Pathétique
La Mirada Symphony Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM Concert Feature Echoes of Russia Tchaikovsky’s devastating Pathétique, rising young violinists, and a season finale built for the concert hall. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 Featuring Winston Tian and David Wang Free Admission · No Tickets Required Concert Echoes of Russia Date Sunday, May 17, 2026 […]
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