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2011-2012 Season

Christmas on the Coast

Come celebrate Christmas with us, California-style! Our holiday program features colorful and contemplative works by West-coast composers, including Kirke Mechem's timeless settings of well-known carols in "The Seven Joys of Christmas," Frank La Rocca's mesmerizing "O Eve," and David Conte's brilliant "Christmas Intrada." You'll also enjoy the world premiere of Ruth Huber's treble arrangement of her award-winning "Winter," with text by William Shakespeare. Who needs snow when we've got everything you need to spark your holiday spirit?

Eastern Portraits

We look to the East for inspiration as we present our first-ever concert of works from South and East Asia, with percussionist Angie Tabor and other special guests. Discover the beauty and brilliance of contemporary composers such as Chen Yi and Jing Ling Tam, as well as traditional folk songs from Japan, China, Thailand, and more. We're especially excited to present the world premiere of our annual commissioned composition: Ethan Sperry's rocking arrangement of the Bollywood hit "Barso Re"! One performance only---don't miss out on this unique event.

Divas, Drinks, and Desserts

Watch out: We're taking to the stage and letting loose our inner prima donnas! If you liked last year's "Wine, Women, and Song" event, you'll love this season's expanded feast of music, drinks, and delicacies. From the opera house to Broadway and beyond, you'll be treated to the strains of your favorite songs and solos as you enjoy appetizers, sweets, and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). It's an evening of food and fun you won't soon forget!

REQUIEM: A Concert of Hope and Remembrance on 9/11

Members of Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, the Orange County Women’s Chorus, and UCI’s Men in Blaque joined together to perform the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on the tenth anniversary of September 11 in remembrance of its victims.

The concert also featured Perspectives on Peace from Bradley Stienstra, Pastor of Newport Harbor Lutheran Church; Maria Khani, member of the Orange County Islamic community and frequent speaker on issues of faith; and Mark Miller, Rabbi of Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach. These brief meditations from Christian, Islamic, and Jewish leaders offered hope for the attainment of peace among coexisting religions and cultures.

The combined chorus included singers from the community and featured soloists Harriet Fraser, Deborah Winsor Williams, Alvin Brightbill, and David Stoneman. They performed the Requiem along with a full professional orchestra, conducted by Eliza Rubenstein, Artistic Director of the Orange County Women’s Chorus and Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Orange Coast College.

Purchase your season tickets and save!  Adult admission for all THREE concerts is $55; students and seniors (65+) pay just $40 for all three performances!  Place your order by November 15 and receive a voucher for two free tickets to share with a friend.

Enjoy these exclusive subscriber benefits:

• Discounts of more than 20% off individual ticket prices
• Voucher for two free tickets to share with a friend for each subscription order received by November 15.
• Exchange privileges—Schedule conflict crops up in December? Just contact the box office at least 24 hours in advance to exchange your tickets for the other performance of the same program.

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