You can simply go to a concert at the Philharmonie, spontaneously, during your lunch break – and with free admission: every Wednesday at 13:00 between September and June. The programme lasts 40 to 50 minutes: chamber music, piano works or a percussion duo – everything from Tchaikovsky to tango. Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Karajan-Akademie regularly perform, as well as guests from the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester, the Staatskapelle Berlin and the Berlin music conservatories. As can be expected at a lunch concert, catering is available from 12 noon until shortly before the concert begins.

Lunch concert

Berliner Philharmoniker

Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting melodies and cultural celebration with the Long Beach Symphony's "Love Stories" concert on June 7, 2025, at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. Under the baton of esteemed Music Director Eckart Preu, this special event promises a journey through love's many facets, showcased through a diverse and evocative program.

The concert will commence at 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM to welcome guests into an evening filled with music, culture, and community. Attendees are invited to enhance their experience with a Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 PM, offering insights into the evening's programming and the stories behind the music.

"Love Stories" will open with the traditional Cambodian music of the Master Ho Pin Peat Ensemble, setting the stage with the ethereal performances of the Modern Apsara dancers. This segment celebrates Long Beach's vibrant Cambodian community and the Symphony's meaningful relationships within the city.

The program will feature Chinary Ung's "Water Rings, Overture," a piece that weaves traditional Cambodian melodies with avant-garde elements, followed by the mesmerizing "The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto" by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang, with guest artist Gao Can on violin.

The evening will culminate with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a powerful narrative of the composer's emotional landscape and a nod to the Symphony's history, echoing its performance from the orchestra's first season in 1935.

Located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802, the Long Beach Terrace Theater offers a stunning backdrop for this musical celebration. Guests can enjoy the theater’s dazzling fountains and fire pits, live ensemble performances in the lobby, and the opportunity to sip and enjoy in the concert hall, making for a fun and elegant evening.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Symphony box office at 562-436-3203 ext. 1, or buy through TICKETMASTER with additional fees applicable. Don't miss this opportunity to renew your Classical Subscription or to become a new subscriber, starting at just $120, for a season of unforgettable musical journeys with the Long Beach Symphony.

Love Stories

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

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Scheherazade And Butterfly Lovers Concerto

Cannon Center For The Performing Arts

University of Memphis

South Korean virtuoso Ji in Yang embarked on her musical journey at the age of six, guided by a profound passion for the art form. Since then, she has shared her music with audiences around the world, striving to connect deeply with each listener through her performances. As a guest soloist, Ms. Yang has collaborated with renowned ensembles spanning the United States and Korea, including distinguished orchestras such as the KBS Symphony Orchestra, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra, Daegu Symphony Orchestra, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra, among many others. Recognized for her expressive and nuanced playing, the United Kingdom’s Musical Opinion described her solo appearance at Cadogan Hall as ‘brilliantly played.’

Star Crossed Lovers

Folsom Lake College

UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra

University of California, Berkeley

East Meets West A Love Story

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery featuring Andrea Liu, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Desirée Ruhstrat. This captivating recital is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Andrea will be joined on stage by Sophia Schiffer, also on violin, with Annamarie Collins and Lyudmilla Lakislova gracing the piano. The program promises a journey through the evocative landscapes of Maurice Ravel's "Tzigane," the intricate melodies of Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19, selections from the poignant "The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto" by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, and the vibrant energy of Pablo de Sarasate's "Navarra."

This event is a celebration of musical talent, dedication, and the rich cultural tapestry of the violin repertoire. Admission is free, and no tickets are required, making this a wonderful opportunity for music lovers of all ages to experience the beauty of live performance. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this remarkable display of musical artistry.

Location: David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging musical talent and immerse yourself in the world of classical music.

Andrea Liu, violin

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Springtime is for lovers and romantics. Open your heart to beautiful music inspired by a timeless Chinese folk tale as Bay Area violin soloist Chase Spruill joins LAS to perform the beloved Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto. We open the evening with D’un matin de printemps (“Of a Spring Morning”), brilliant music of Lili Boulanger. And the lush and passionate Symphony No. 4 by Johannes Brahms is not to be missed. Celebrate springtime with the Symphony!

Livermore Amador Symphony Butterflies and Brahms

Livermore Performing Arts Center

Graduate Recital – Morgan Chan

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.


Lunar New Year

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Harp, Viola, Bassoon, Flute, Violin, and Piano

Curtis Institute of Music

Step into an evening of powerful storytelling, luminous artistry, and musical brilliance as the Greenville Symphony presents the fifth concert in the Concert Hall Series—an experience that blends bold new voices, beloved traditions, and breathtaking solo virtuosity.

Chen Gang

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 11 Apr, 2027

Beethoven 7 + Jacqueline Tso Plays Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto · Greenville Symphony

Past events

Sep 16, 2026

Lunch concert · Berliner Philharmoniker

Jun 7, 2025

Love Stories · Long Beach Symphony

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