Join the Long Beach Symphony for "Faces of America at 250", a stirring musical celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary performed under the artistic direction of Eckart Preu at the Terrace Theater on October 10, 2026. This powerful concert celebrates the spirit and ideals of America through music. From the stirring strains of "The...
Entangled in Passion invites audiences on a sweeping musical journey through intensity, romance, and rhythmic drive. Experience Ravel’s hypnotic Bolero, a masterwork of repeating motifs and escalating energy. Feel the dramatic boldness of Strauss’ Don Juan, a vivid orchestral portrait of love and adventure. The evening’s emotional heart comes from Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2, a deeply...
Painting in Notes is an immersive orchestral experience blending rhythmic vitality, Latin flair, and impressionistic color under the baton of Music Director Eckart Preu. Miguel del Águila's Conga-Line in Hell opens with bold, infectious energy rooted in dance rhythms and orchestral drive. Ernesto Cordero's Concierto Criollo captures the Latin American spirit — rhythmic, lyrical, and richly expressive — with...
Heaven & Earth invites you on a transcendent musical journey that bridges the celestial with the deeply human. Under the baton of Music Director Eckart Preu and featuring the luminous artistry of violinist Randall Goosby, this program pairs evocative works that soar with beauty and depth. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Haillí-Serenata offers vibrant colors inspired by heritage and spirit, followed by Brahms’ Violin Concerto,...
Experience the magic of the world premiere ballet Alice in Wonderland, featuring visual design created by world-renowned artist Romero Britto, at the Long Beach Terrace Theater on April 24, 2027. Presented by Global Stage Entertainment and performed by International Ballet Stars, this production brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved story to life through breathtaking ballet, immersive multimedia visuals, and the...
The Long Beach Symphony performs Fantastique Finale at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on Saturday, June 5, 2027 — a season-closing orchestral celebration featuring works by Augusta Holmes, Mendelssohn, Jimmy López, and Berlioz. Eckart Preu, Conductor