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Cathedrals of Sound at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Start Date: May 15, 2025
End Date: May 17, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 PM

Location:
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA

2025-05-15 2025-05-17 America/Los_Angeles Cathedrals of Sound at Segerstrom Concert Hall Artists Carl St.Clair, conductor Paul Jacobs, organ Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey Pacific Symphony Program TRADITIONAL: Gregorian Chant BACH: Sinfonia in D Major, BWV 1045 GUILMANT: Symphony No. 1 BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 7 Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman Experience a spiritual odyssey beginning with the timeless serenity of Gregorian chant, transporting you to the vaulted arches of ancient abbeys. The journey continues with Bach’s Sinfonia, where melodic lines weave a complex yet harmonious tapestry, reminiscent of stained-glass patterns cast in sunlight. The sonic architecture ascends with Paul Jacobs on the organ, presenting a piece that showcases the grandeur and dynamic capabilities of the king of instruments. The evening culminates with a work that combines Bruckner’s devout faith with his rich symphonic voice, creating towering soundscapes that promise to resonate within the soul. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Event Description

Artists
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Paul Jacobs, organ
Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey
Pacific Symphony

Program
TRADITIONAL: Gregorian Chant
BACH: Sinfonia in D Major, BWV 1045
GUILMANT: Symphony No. 1
BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 7

Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman

Experience a spiritual odyssey beginning with the timeless serenity of Gregorian chant, transporting you to the vaulted arches of ancient abbeys. The journey continues with Bach’s Sinfonia, where melodic lines weave a complex yet harmonious tapestry, reminiscent of stained-glass patterns cast in sunlight. The sonic architecture ascends with Paul Jacobs on the organ, presenting a piece that showcases the grandeur and dynamic capabilities of the king of instruments. The evening culminates with a work that combines Bruckner’s devout faith with his rich symphonic voice, creating towering soundscapes that promise to resonate within the soul.