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Wan-Chin Chang Will Be Featured on Piano at February 23, 2020 Concert
Wan-Chin Chang appears regularly as a soloist with orchestras such as the Blue Lake Festival Orchestra, Southern California Philharmonics, MiraCosta College Symphony, Southland Symphony, Temecula Valley Symphony, Orange County Symphony, […]
Nicole Lam Will Be Featured Student at May 19 Concert
Pianist Nicole Lam is a sophomore at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). She currently studies under the tutelage of Ms. Lilit Babayan. Nicole has won […]
Letter From La Mirada Symphony President David Derks
Photo: (l to r) David Derks, Sorah Myung and Greg Adamson We are very excited about the 2018-2019 season, as it will be our 55th year! During this landmark year, […]
Music History
Antonin Dvořák: Symphonic Composer
Antonin Dvořák Symphony #6: September 1841 – 1 May 1904 Largely pastoral in nature and published in 1880, this symphony shows a resemblance to the Symphony No. 2 of Brahms, […]
Johannes Brahms: Uncompromising Perfectionist
Johannes Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello: May 1833 – April 1897 Brahms was a German composer and pianist of the romantic period. Also born in Hamburg, he spent much […]
Felix Mendelssohn: Composer and Artist
Felix Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave): February 1809 – 4 November 1847 Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg, Germany and was a composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early romantic […]
Mozart’s Extraordinary Mind: The Hidden Talent Behind His Genius
Mozart had a remarkable hidden talent — the ability to compose entire pieces of music in his mind before writing a single note. Learn how this rare gift shaped his genius and influenced his unforgettable music.
The Magic of Chamber Music: Why Small Ensembles Create Big Emotion
Discover the magic of chamber music and why small ensembles create such intimate, emotional experiences. Learn what makes this genre so powerful and timeless.
Beethoven’s Strange Creative Ritual: The Little-Known Habit That Fueled His Genius
Beethoven had a strange creative ritual: pouring cold water over his head while composing. Discover the surprising story behind this habit and what it reveals about his genius.
The Most Popular Orchestral Holiday Tunes: Music That Defines the Season
Orchestral holiday music brings warmth, nostalgia, and celebration to the season. From The Nutcracker Suite to Sleigh Ride, these beloved tunes continue to define the sound of winter for families and concertgoers around the world.