Performances Magazine | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, March 2026

March 2026

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY

Sphinx Virtuosi with Randall Goosby violin MAR 11

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Welcome

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Segerstrom Center for the Arts. We are delighted to invite you to a vibrant March filled with music, movement, and unforgettable performances.

We begin the month with the GRAMMY®-nominated Gerald Clayton, whose celebrated quintet brings its bold, modern jazz sound to Samueli Theater. It is a thrilling way to welcome the energy of spring. Musical highlights continue with the expressive Goldmund Quartet, a special one-night-only performance by Notos Quartett, and Broadway and television favorite Matthew Morrison, who brings his signature charm to the Samueli stage. Families can join the fun with Doodle POP, an imaginative, high-energy experience that transforms drawings into a playful world of adventure and movement.

March crescendos with multi-award-winning SIX, the global pop Broadway phenomenon, taking over Segerstrom Hall. This electrifying production celebrates the voices and stories of the six wives of Henry VIII through powerhouse music and bold storytelling. Plus, ¡DAMAS! returns to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza—an inspiring way to honor Women’s History Month.

Our resident company, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, presents Sphinx Virtuosi, a special night celebrating music and the resilience of the human spirit, sponsored by the Henry T. & Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation.

Thank you for joining us at the Center!

Casey Reitz President & CEO

Board of Directors

John H. Phelan Jr., Chair

Casey Reitz, President & CEO

Stewart R. Smith, Treasurer

Sally S. Crockett, Secretary

Julia A. Argyros

Bart Asner, M.D.

Jesse Bagley

Marta S. Bhathal

Louise Bryson

Mark Chan

Sandra Segerstrom Daniels

James A. Driscoll

Andra Greene Ellingson

John Ginger

Jackie Glass

Carole Haes Landon

Wendy Hales

Betty Huang

John H. Phelan Jr. Chair, Board of Directors

Molly Jolly

Roger T. Kirwan

Harmon Kong

Karla Kraft

Shanaz Langson

Kate Levering-Jahangiri

Jim Mazzo

William F. Meehan

Ethan F. Morgan

Rick Muth

Walter Parsadayan

Mark C. Perry

Maria Rigatti

Holly Breaux Schwartz

Elizabeth Segerstrom

Ginger Siedschlag

Tony Smith

Connie Spenuzza

John E. Stratman Jr.

Samuel Tang

Kelly Thomson

Laura Vanderhook

Gaddi H. Vasquez

Jaynine Warner

Jane Fujishige Yada

Henry T. Segerstrom,* Founding Chairman

Directors Emeritus

Anthony A. Allen

Lawrence M. Higby

Pat L. Poss*

Timothy L. Strader

David H. Troob

Carol L. Wilken*

* in memoriam

Resident Companies

Arthur Ong, Chairman, Pacific Symphony

Elaine Neuss, Chair & CEO, Philharmonic Society

Julie Virjee, Chair, Pacific Chorale

Arts Supporters

Vanessa Moore, Chair, The Guilds of the Center

Ann Moorhead, President, Angels of the Arts

Maurice Murray, Chair, Arts & Business Leadership Council

Gail Daniels, President, The Center Stars

Kate Levering-Jahangiri, President, Ave. to the Arts

Cindy Ramirez, Chair, The Center Docents

Calendar of events

April 2026

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

April 2

Nowruz: Iranian New Year

April 4

American Ballet Theatre’s

Sylvia

April 9–12

Jeremy Denk, piano

April 9

Edgar Meyer & Christian McBride

April 11

Danish String Quartet with Danish National Girls’ Choir

April 11

Puccini’s Turandot

April 16–21

Ébène Quartet

April 18

Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang, piano

April 22

Dancing with the Stars: Live!

2026 Tour

April 23

May 2026

Mozart, Say, & Tchaikovsky

May 7–9

Forever K-Pop—

A Celebration Concert

May 9

The Invisible Boy

May 9–10

Larisa Martinez, soprano

May 10

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

May 14

Riverdance 30—

The New Generation

May 15–17

My Fair Lady in Concert

April 24–25

New Owner

April 25–26

Australian Chamber Orchestra

April 29

An Enchanted Evening with the Three Mexican Tenors

May 15–16

Romantic Virtuosity

May 17

A Serenade to Music

May 23

Shelley Conducts America at 250

May 28–30

Riverdance 30—

Leopold & The Magic Flute: Opera for Kids!

May 30

Artists, events and dates subject to change; visit www.scfta.org for details and times.

Segerstrom Hall • Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall • Samueli Theater • Julianne and George Argyros Plaza

Glorious dance makes Sylvia special

A bow-and-arrow-wielding warrior nymph. A lovesick shepherd. And gods and goddesses who interfere with the lives of the humans around them. American Ballet Theatre’s Sylvia plumbs the depths of mythology for a story of love and redemption.

Choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, Sylvia premiered in 1952 at London’s Royal Opera House with the illustrious Margot Fonteyn dancing the title role.

Ashton boiled the plot down: “Boy loves girl, girl captured by bad man, girl restored to boy by God.”

ABT principal dancer Gillian Murphy, who danced the role at the company premiere in 2005, says, “I would say to the audience, don’t try to take it too seriously. Just let yourself be taken on this mythical journey.”

The three-act ballet features a plot worthy of the mythology that inspired it. Sylvia is one of the wood nymphs who worship Diana, goddess of the hunt: she has sworn herself to a life of chastity

and spurns the young shepherd Aminta, who declares his love for her. When she shoots him with her arrow and wounds him, a nearby statue of Eros—the god of love—comes to life and pierces her with an arrow of his own, causing her to fall in love with the shepherd. Before Sylvia can do anything to save Aminta, the villainous Orion takes her captive. Eros brings Aminta back to life and sends him in search of Sylvia. Eros then helps Sylvia escape and shows her an image of Aminta waiting for her at Diana’s temple. The lovers are united, and Diana gives her blessing for their union, culminating in a joyful celebration.

“It is certainly not Sylvia’s plot that distinguishes this enduring work,” says artsmeme.com. “Rather, the pristine beauty and musical subtlety of Ashton’s wondrous choreography gives a serviceable story its incredible poetry.” The score by Léo Delibes is called “one of the best from the 19th century” by The New York Times and will be performed live by Pacific Symphony at this engagement.

The role of Sylvia is a notoriously difficult one for any dancer who undertakes it. The choreography underscored Fonteyn’s technical abilities and it clearly shows how very talented she was.

“There is a ton of range in the actual steps,” principal dancer Isabella Boylston, who has danced the role, told The New York Times “There are these huge, powerful jumps, as well as very delicate and refine technique. And Act III

is the pinnacle of classic technique. You’re in a tutu, showing off your lines.”

“The entrance solo has become infamous for its difficulty,” writes bachtrack.com. “Sylvia starts her solo with fast piqué turns downstage that end with a grand jeté. There are repeated hops backward en pointe that stretch into an arabesque balance, a sequence of pirouettes en dedans and so much petit allegro footwork.” The reviewer summed it up with, “My feet and ankles hurt just watching.”

Whew!

Sylvia is on stage for nearly the entire ballet, meaning the dancer must have phenomenal stamina. The overall difficulty of much of the choreography challenges all the leading performers, which is one reason Sylvia is seldom performed. This is the first outing for the work in a decade, when it was part of the Center’s 2016 dance season. Even the corps de ballet has attention-getting opportunities that elicit applause from the audience.

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see this delightful ballet. The choreography challenges the entire company and will thrill audiences. What a way to usher in spring!

“I walked out of the theater filled with the kind of joy you only feel after a truly special performance,” says one reviewer. “Sylvia is an absolute treasure.”

Segerstrom Hall April 9–12

Two titans of the bass world

In a traditional jazz ensemble, the bass works its magic laying a foundation of root notes underneath melodies of other instruments. But bass virtuosos Edgar Meyer & Christian McBride decided to do something a little different. These acclaimed bassists will take the Samueli stage together on April 11, bringing their new album, But Who’s Going to Play the Melody?, to life with a unique performance that is nothing short of extraordinary. In this case, the bass brings the harmonies and melodies of songs to life on its own.

Though Meyer and McBride play the same instrument, their backgrounds could not be more different. Meyer draws deeply from his bluegrass roots, blending rustic lyricism with classical precision, while McBride infuses his playing with an R&B fusion of groove, swing, and soul. Together, they create a musical conversation that is exhilarating. Their performance is built on listening and trust, allowing space for each artist to perform with improvisation and playful exchange.

Over a remarkable three-decade career, McBride has become one of the most preeminent bassists of his time by earning nine GRAMMY® Awards, directing the Newport Jazz Festival, and establishing himself as a dynamic performer, composer, producer, cultural curator, and devoted educator. His sound incorporates the depth of jazz tradition with the rhythmic energy of R&B.

Described by The New Yorker as “the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively unchronicled history of his instrument,” Edgar Meyer has redefined what is possible on the double bass. A master technician and visionary composer, Meyer moves fluidly across genres from classical and bluegrass to folk and contemporary music. His unique jazz expertise is well-celebrated and was recognized with a MacArthur Award in 2002.

The partnership between Meyer and McBride traces back to a shared mentor: legendary bassist Ray Brown. Brown had an admiration for Meyer and showed McBride some of his work in the early ’90s.

“I just followed Edgar’s career all through the ’90s,” McBride recalled in an NPR interview. “And apparently, vice versa.”

Then in 2007, the stars aligned when both artists discovered they were spending the summer in Aspen, Colorado. The Aspen Music Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass arranged a one-night show for them, and what began as a single concert blossomed into a growing repertoire, a national tour, and eventually, the album that brings them to us now.

Audiences will be drawn into a performance that feels both intimate and expansive. The duo’s new album takes its name from a question they are often asked and answers it with wit and imagination. This is a rare chance to experience two close friends and musical collaborators at their finest, as genres fall away, creativity ignites, and bass shines through. Together, Meyer and McBride have definitely proven that with imagination and mastery, two basses can tell an entire musical story.

Samueli Theater April 11

More than a performance: New Owner celebrates connection and community

Photo: Daniel James Grant

This April, Samueli Theater will be filled with wagging tails, hopeful hearts, and a shared belief in the power of companionship as the Center’s Family Series presents New Owner, a moving production for families that explores love, loss, and the joy of finding a forever home.

To bring the story beyond the stage and into the community, performances of New Owner will be paired with a pet adoption and treat drive in partnership with Noble Friends Animal Shelter— transforming a theatrical experience into a realworld opportunity to make a difference.

New Owner will be performed on April 25 at 1 pm and April 26 at 1 and 3:30 pm, with adoption events planned around all performances. Families attending the show will be invited to meet adoptable dogs and learn more about the shelter’s mission to connect animals with loving homes. Audiences are encouraged to participate in a treat drive, bringing dog treats to donate to shelter pups.

At its heart, New Owner tells a story that beautifully reflects the mission of animal shelters everywhere. Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from an animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow trying to fill the quiet space left by loss. When they find each other, the connection is immediate and life changing. But as time passes and circumstances shift, Bart must face the uncertainty of being alone once more. Through a stunning blend of puppetry, live action, and animation, New Owner takes audiences on an emotional journey through a dog’s eyes— capturing the longing, joy, and unconditional love at the core of every adoption story.

Critics have praised New Owner as “moving

and powerful,” with one reviewer noting, “If Pixar had a theatrical division, one would think (and hope) they’d create something like this now.” While designed for young audiences, the show resonates across generations. It gently opens conversations about empathy, resilience, and responsibility, reminding us that love often arrives when we least expect it—and that caring for another being can bring renewed purpose and connection.

By pairing this production with an adoption and treat drive, the Center and Noble Friends Animal Shelter are creating a meaningful bridge between art and action. For families, it’s an opportunity to talk about compassion and commitment. For potential adopters, it may be the moment when a new chapter begins.

This collaboration also celebrates the strength of community. When local arts organizations and animal welfare groups come together, they create spaces where stories don’t just entertain—they inspire. They remind us that companionship, whether between neighbors or between people and pets, is essential to a thriving community.

Whether you come to experience a heartfelt performance, donate treats, or meet a new four-legged friend, New Owner offers more than a day at the theater. It offers a reminder that connection matters—and that sometimes, finding your place in the world begins with opening your heart to someone who needs you just as much as you need them.

Samueli Theater April 25 & 26

Discover the enchantment of chamber music

Have you ever wondered how chamber music came to be? Its roots trace back to the late Renaissance period, where it was originally performed in private spaces, or “chambers,” rather than in grand concert halls.

So, what exactly is chamber music? This intimate and engaging genre is characterized by the intricate interplay between a small ensemble of musicians. Unlike a full orchestra, which can include dozens of players, chamber groups—such as string quartets and trios— allow each musician with the opportunity to shine while harmoniously collaborating with their counterparts.

The interactions among musicians in a chamber setting foster a unique camaraderie, enabling spontaneous creativity that is often absent in larger orchestral concerts. This dynamic creates an immersive experience, allowing the audience to connect deeply with the music, making chamber music a favorite among both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

We invite you to explore the captivating world of chamber music with the Ébène Quartet, which will take the stage in Samueli Theater for an unforgettable evening filled with a diverse

and exquisite performance.

The Ébène is celebrated for its versatility and electrifying stage presence. The program will spotlight the genius of Beethoven, featuring works such as the vibrant String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2 and the profoundly stirring String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Alongside these masterpieces, they will perform Ravel’s sensuous Quartet in F Major.

This quartet has captivated audiences across six continents, earning numerous accolades for their innovative arrangements and engaging performances that breathe new life into familiar compositions.

The musicians of the Ébène Quartet boast a rich history of collaboration and exploration, continually pushing the boundaries of traditional chamber music to include jazz improvisation and contemporary works. Their diverse repertoire encompasses three acclaimed albums that transcend classical norms, highlighting their talent for connecting with audiences on multiple levels.

Samueli Theater April 18

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Dear Friends of Music,

Tonight, we are honored to welcome the Sphinx Virtuosi with violinist Randall Goosby for a performance that stands as both an artistic achievement and a meaningful statement about the future of classical music in America.

This evening’s concert is distinguished not only by its virtuosity, but by its vision. The program features multiple newly commissioned works—a powerful reminder that classical music is a living, evolving art form. Through these commissions, the Sphinx Virtuosi continue to expand the canon, uplift contemporary voices, and create space for music that reflects the breadth of our society today.

Equally significant is what this ensemble represents. In presenting a concert led by Black and Latino artists performing at the highest level of musicianship in the United States, we celebrate excellence that is both artistically compelling and culturally resonant and demonstrate that world-class artistry thrives across diverse communities and perspectives.

At the heart of the Sphinx Virtuosi’s work is a commitment to evolving the breadth and impact of classical music through artistic excellence. Through their performances, outreach, and leadership, they help to reimagine who classical music is for and how it can inspire.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation for their generous support of this performance. Their partnership makes it possible for us to present artists and programs that challenge, elevate, and enrich our community.

Thank you for being here to share in this meaningful and inspiring evening. May tonight’s performance remind us of music’s unique power to build bridges, amplify voices, and bring us together.

Warm regards,

TOMMY PHILLIPS ELAINE NEUSS President and Artistic Director Chair, Board of Directors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Pre-concert lecture at 7pm by KUSC's Brian Lauritzen

SPHINX VIRTUOSI VISIONS OF PEACE

RANDALL GOOSBY, VIOLIN

José White LAFITTE (1836-1918) (arr. by Robert Debbaut) La Bella Cubana

Clarice ASSAD (b. 1978) Selections from Impressions

II. Fusion, Dança Brasileira

IV. Precision, Perpetual Motion

Jessie MONTGOMERY (b. 1981) Chemiluminescence ‡

William Grant STILL (1895-1978) (arr. Randall Goosby) Suite for Violin or Cello and String Orchestra †

I. African Dancer II. Mother and Child III. Gamin

Randall Goosby, violin

INTERMISSION

Quenton BLACHE (b. 2001) Visions of Peace**

Sergei PROKOFIEV (1891-1953) (arr. Rubén Rengel) Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83, “Stalingrad” *

I. Allego inquieto II. Andante caloroso III. Precipitato

Manuel PONCE (1882-1948) (arr. Rubén Rengel) Estrellita

VISIONS OF PEACE

In a unique convergence of musical voices, Visions of Peace beckons us into a realm where music becomes an emissary of peace and unity. On this journey, we hope to lift every voice and remember our complex history while looking toward our shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. We explore peace while remembering the conflict of past and present, and recognizing the repeated history and the resilience of the human spirit. From William Grant Still, celebrated as the “Dean of African American Composers,” to Jose White's stirring Cuban melodies, every note resonates with our collective aspirations for harmony and understanding without borders. This is a collection of new voices, those that have already shaped our canon and those that we hope will continue to be celebrated long after our time together. As Alberto Ginastera's Concerto for Strings takes us toward a triumphant crescendo, you will join us in a jubilant celebration of the human spirit's indomitable resilience and our unwavering commitment to the pursuit of peace. We reflect on themes of war, anguish, and loss through Ruben Rengel's setting of Prokofiev's "Stalingrad" Sonata. Jessie Montgomery's music helps us transcend boundaries and borders, while our vision for shared humanity is brought together through Quenton Blache's title composition.

LAFITTE (ARR. ROBERT DEBBAUT): LA BELLA CUBANA

Afro-Cuban composer and violin virtuoso José White Lafitte embodied the spirit of cultural exchange in the 19th century. Born in Matanzas, Cuba, to a French father and Afro-Cuban mother, White rose to international acclaim after winning the 1856 First Grand Prize at the Paris Conservatory.

He went on to direct the Imperial Conservatory in Rio de Janeiro and dazzled audiences across Europe and the Americas, performing on the famed 1737 “Swansong” Stradivari violin. Among his many works, La Bella Cubana (“The Beautiful Cuban Woman”) has become one of his most beloved. Written as a habanera for two violins and piano, it blends elegance with the rhythmic vitality of Cuban dance traditions. In this string orchestra arrangement, lyrical melodies are shared throughout the ensemble, while the contrasting middle section bursts with syncopated energy.

White’s music offers more than beauty alone— it reflects the resilience of cultural identity, the grace of shared traditions, and the possibility of harmony across borders. La Bella Cubana becomes not just a dance, but a vision of peace through sound.

—Bill Neri

ASSAD: SELECTIONS FROM IMPRESSIONS

Clarice Assad's intention was not merely to compose music but to create a vivid musical portrait celebrating the individuality, spirit, and unique flair of each musician within the New Century Chamber Orchestra, for whom this work was originally commissioned. The music reflects their first interactions with the composer herself.

The suite is full of intriguing vignettes, sounds, and sensory landscapes. We have chosen these selections that spoke especially poignantly to our program content and theme. Fusion: Dança Brasileira transports listeners

to the lively streets of Assad’s Brazilian homeland, capturing its irresistible rhythms and celebratory essence. The composer integrates lively Brazilian rhythms—hints of choro, samba, and salon dances—within a string ensemble context, merging classical textures with the rhythmic vitality of her homeland. The Sphinx Virtuosi spent time in Brazil in 2022 and came away deeply inspired by the country’s music and people. This choice is, in part, an homage, as well as a celebration of the work itself. Perpetual Motion presents numerous virtuosic opportunities for the ensemble to showcase its range. The upper strings drive a relentless, moto-perpetuo rhythm, while the lower strings layer discrete melodic ideas that eventually converge in a brilliant mutual finale. Fiery and exhilarating, we felt that the character of this movement also reflects the ethos of the Sphinx Virtuosi: our commitment to unity and our collective perpetual quest for artistic excellence.

Impressions is a celebration of the vibrancy of sound, color, and spirit. On our journey toward peace, moving forward together as one, this music resonates with the constant resolve that this suite showcases in sound and form.

—Afa S. Dworkin

MONTGOMERY: CHEMILUMINESCENCE

Chemiluminescence is the scientific term to describe any chemical reaction that produces light from a non-light source, such as a firefly rubbing its wings to produce a glow, or

bioluminescence along ocean’s edge, or the light produced from a cracked glow stick. The light produced can present varied qualities, such as infrared, visible, or ultraviolet.

As a composer, interpreting light sources and their resulting reflections and hues is an endless field of potential sound exploration. I used my impressions on this idea to create harmonies, colors, and blends I feel are unique to the string orchestra with its ability to bend and shift timbres in an instant.

The piece is in three distinct sections, each of which interprets light, agitation, reaction, and frenetic interplay in its orchestration. This piece represents my continued interest in finding a correlation between music and the natural world.

—Jessie Montgomery

GRANT STILL (ARR. GOOSBY): SUITE FOR VIOLIN OR CELLO AND STRING ORCHESTRA

William Grant Still was the first Black composer I ever came to know, and his music continues to bring a sense of identity and purpose to my work as a classical musician. Still’s Suite for Violin and Piano is a powerful testament to the richness, resilience, and unwavering spirit of Black culture. Each movement was inspired by a sculpture created during the Harlem Renaissance, and each one depicts a unique facet of the Black experience. Looking back on how much this piece has meant to me in various stages of my life, I am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to arrange this incredible work for Solo Violin/Cello and String Orchestra. The first movement is inspired by Richmond Barthé’s sculpture, African Dancer, through which Barthé aimed to portray the spirituality of our people. The movement begins with a powerful, unified declamation of power and presence, which quickly gives way to the rolling rhythms and accentuated steps of an African dance. Eventually, the dance shifts to a more mellow mood, marked by a soulful, singing melody in the solo part and swinging accompaniment in the orchestra. The dance then returns, vigorously carrying us through the end of the movement.

The second movement, Mother and Child, is the heart and soul of this piece, and is inspired by the work of Sargent Johnson. The relationship between mother and child is integral to the experience of every human being who has ever lived. This was especially true for Sargent Johnson, who had lost both of his parents by the age of fifteen. Grant Still captured the heartache of Sargent Johnson’s experience, and yet still found a way to infuse the music with the tenderness of a loving mother, as well as the innocence of a child. The lyricism and sensitivity of this music always leaves me thinking of my mother, and all the love she poured into my siblings and me.

The final movement is derived from Augusta Savage’s sculpture, Gamin, depicting a mischievous young boy (specifically, Savage’s nephew, Ellis Ford) roaming the streets of Harlem. Grant Still, taking a page out of the book of blues and jazz, conjures up vivid imagery of a bustling city and a young boy taking it all in. There is so much joy and humor in this music, and I wanted to reflect that in the orchestra part. You will hear pops of pizzicato throughout the ensemble, as well as some jabs of call and response between the solo part and principal players that I hope will leave a smile on your face!

—Randall Goosby

BLACHE: VISIONS OF PEACE

"Study the past if you would define the future." —Confucius

This enigmatic counsel anchors the profound duality that pillars Visions of Peace. The journey begins through a solitary voice’s contemplation of our shared history, entreating us to reflect as the sage did millennia ago. Its melodious question ripples through the ensemble, burgeoning, until a hymn-like prayer, the heart of the work, comes forth. This anthem for a better world is heralded by serene harmonic slides in the double basses, hope and spirit made into sound. In accelerating bursts of vitality, Baroque-era motifs echo our past and oppose the lush, modal harmony of the prayer. This duality crests as the call is answered: a vision of peace materializes, utopian and exaltant. As Blache reflects that peace is more mosaic than clear glass, the epilogue offers wishes of solace, and a final “amen” rings.

Quenton Blache is an African-American composer and cellist whose work has earned critical acclaim across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Recent highlights include Habari Gani, a virtuosic miniature recorded by the Sphinx Virtuosi for Deutsche Grammophon, and of wind and rain, featured on Gautier Capuçon’s Warner Classics release Gaïa. His prolific compositional output further extends beyond the concert stage to scoring numerous films and documentaries. A decorated performer, Blache has appeared globally as a soloist and chamber musician, and can be heard on major film scores including Moana 2 and Sinners, as well as live performances with artists ranging from WizKid and T-Pain to the 2025 Grammy Awards. He holds a master’s degree in Screen Scoring from the University of Southern California, a minor in Chinese, and aspires to achieve the National Master title in chess.

—Maïthéna Girault

PROKOFIEV (ARR. RUBÉN RENGEL): PIANO SONATA NO. 7 IN B-FLAT MAJOR, OP. 83 “STALINGRAD”

In the middle of World War II, the Soviet city of Stalingrad became the site of one of history’s most brutal and decisive battles. It marked the furthest advance of Nazi forces into Soviet territory—and the moment when that tide began to turn. Bearing the name of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union’s most powerful and polarizing leader, Stalingrad carried immense symbolic weight. By the time the Red Army emerged victorious in the winter of 1943, the city had come to embody not only resilience and sacrifice, but also the staggering human cost of war.

Sergei Prokofiev, one of the Soviet Union’s most celebrated composers, was living through this same period of upheaval. Having returned permanently to the USSR in 1936 after years abroad, he navigated a complex role: a world-renowned artist whose music was both championed and scrutinized under the watchful eye of Soviet cultural authorities. Stalin’s regime demanded that music uphold socialist ideals and be accessible to the masses; works deemed too formalist, dissonant, or Western-influenced, risked censorship or worse. Prokofiev’s skill lay in balancing official expectations with his own fiercely individual voice—creating works that could satisfy the state while still speaking in his distinctive, modern idiom. During the war years, Prokofiev composed three piano sonatas—Nos. 6, 7, and 8— which later came to be known collectively as the War Sonatas. The label was applied after the fact, but these works bear unmistakable traces of the times: jagged rhythms, violent contrasts, and moments of fragile lyricism, as if beauty and brutality were locked in a single, unbreakable embrace.

The Seventh Sonata, completed in 1942 and dedicated to the memory of Prokofiev’s friends who had perished in the war, is perhaps the most harrowing of the three. Its opening movement bristles with anxiety and jagged energy, propelled forward by asymmetric rhythms and an almost

mechanical sense of inevitability. The central Andante caloroso offers a brief, aching reprieve—a vision of warmth and humanity— before the finale bursts in with relentless drive. Marked Precipitato, this final movement is a tour de force of propulsive rhythm and percussive power, often interpreted as both an expression of Soviet defiance and a musical embodiment of the chaos and urgency of wartime survival.

In this performance, violinist and arranger Rubén Rengel—a member of the Sphinx Organization’s extended family of artists— reimagines the sonata for an 18-member, self-conducted string orchestra. Rengel is no stranger to bold transformations: his previous arrangement of Beethoven’s Bridgetower Sonata (originally for violin and piano), which was recorded by Sphinx Virtuosi on its debut studio album, brought new symphonic depth to a cornerstone of the violin repertoire.

Presented under the theme Visions of Peace, this performance invites listeners to confront a paradox: how a work born of destruction and conflict can, decades later, serve as a reminder of resilience, solidarity, and the enduring human longing for peace. Prokofiev’s Seventh Sonata does not offer easy comfort—instead, it challenges us to listen to the sounds of war and imagine, all the more vividly, the peace that must follow.

—Bill Neri

surface lies a remarkable expressive depth, allowing performers to linger on phrasing, tone, and nuance. The melody unfolds as if sung, inviting listeners into a reflective, almost whispered musical moment.

This arrangement was created for us by Rubén Rengel whose writing brings fresh color and sensitivity to Ponce’s iconic tune. Rubén’s familiarity with the Sphinx Familia shines here, where he seamlessly threads the melody across the ensemble, giving each of us an opportunity to shine bright.

—Bill Neri

SPHINX VIRTUOSI

THE 72ND SEASON

THE 72ND SEASON

Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra and flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization. Comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latino artists who reflect the highest level of musicianship in America, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve the breadth and impact of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement.

PONCE (ARR. RUBÉN RENGEL): ESTRELLITA

Originally written as a song, Estrellita (Little Star) is one of the most beloved melodies by Mexican composer Manuel María Ponce (1882–1948). With its tender lyricism and unmistakable warmth, the piece has traveled far beyond its origins. The piece has been adapted for countless instruments and ensembles, and embraced as a quiet jewel of the Latin American repertoire.

At its heart, Estrellita is a song of longing: intimate, melodic, and emotionally direct. Its simplicity is deceptive; beneath the gentle

Since 2004, the Sphinx Virtuosi's concerts have been presented by leading arts organizations, including annual return visits to Carnegie Hall as an established highlight of the fall season. Frequently selling out venues, the ensemble has garnered effusive accolades, and their latest album, American Mirror, was hailed as “superbly recorded” by Musical America and “even more impressive than the first [album]” (Gramophone). Their debut album, Songs for Our Times, was released on Deutsche Grammophon in July 2023 to critical acclaim.

Commissions have included major new works from Michael Abels, Terence Blanchard, Valerie Coleman, Xavier Foley, Ricardo Herz, Jimmy Lopez, Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, and Carlos Simon. Outside of the classical realm, its musicians have also worked with leading international artists such

as Beyoncé and Jay-Z and made high-profile appearances, including on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the broadcast of the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Learn more at sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-virtuosi

RANDALL GOOSBY, VIOLIN

Signed exclusively to Decca Classics in 2020 at the age of 24, American violinist Randall Goosby is acclaimed for the sensitivity and intensity of his musicianship alongside his determination to make music more inclusive and accessible, as well as bringing the music of under-represented composers to light. Goosby serves on Juilliard’s Pre-College violin faculty beginning in Fall 2025, and as of 2024/25 season, he is a member of Konzerthaus Dortmund’s series “Junge Wilde.”

Highlights of Randall Goosby’s 2025/26 season include debut performances with the Atlanta Symphony/Leonard Slatkin,

Orchestre National de France/Cristian Măcelaru, KBS Symphony/Peter Oundjian, and San Diego Symphony/Kahchun Wong. Goosby returns to the San Francisco Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, and New Jersey Symphony. He appears in recital across North America and Europe with pianist Zhu Wang as well as with the Renaissance Quartet, and joins clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Joshua Mhoon in a program presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Goosby returns to the San Francisco Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, and New Jersey Symphony. He appears in recital across North America and Europe as soloist as well as with the Renaissance Quartet.

Goosby plays the Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona, “ex-Strauss,” 1708 on generous loan from Samsung Foundation of Culture.

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SPHINX VIRTUOSI

FIRST VIOLIN

Alex Gonzalez

Concertmaster

Randall Goosby

Annelle Gregory

Alejandra Switala

SECOND VIOLIN

Caitlin Edwards

Principal

Thierry de Lucas Neves

Scott Jackson

Samuel Frois

VIOLA

Robert Switala

Principal

Edwardo Rios

Luis Bellorín

Jason Amos

BASS

Jonathan Colbert

Principal

Christopher Johnson

CELLO

Eri Snowden Rodriguez

Principal

Quenton Blache

Lindsey Sharpe

Ismael Guerrero Bombut

TOUR MANAGERS

Ally Price

Aaron Vaughn

APRIL 2026

America@250

America@250

Eclectic Orange Series sponsored by Jelinek Family Trust

America@250

Upcoming Concerts at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Dallas Symphony

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pre-concert lecture, 7pm

Fabio Luisi, Music Director

Hélène Grimaud, piano

Sofia Fomina, soprano

Robert SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54

MAHLER: Symphony No. 4 in G major

Jeremy Denk, piano

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pre-concert lecture, 7pm

BEETHOVEN: Sonata in E minor, Op. 90

JOPLIN: “Bethana, A Concert Waltz”

GOTTSCHALK: The Banjo, Op. 15

Nina SIMONE: “Just in Time”

William BOLCOM: “Poltergeist” Rag

BEETHOVEN: Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 110

IVES: Sonata No. 2 (“Concord Sonata”)

Danish String Quartet with Danish National Girls’ Choir

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pre-concert lecture, 7pm

Join the Danish String Quartet and Danish National Girls’ Choir for an extraordinary evening of music as they bring to life the voices of women across centuries—from Queen Dagmar to modern composers like Anna Thorvaldsdottir and Astrid Sonne.

Donna L. Kendall Classical Series

Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation Select Series

Concert Sponsors: Robert Ronus

Anne and Danny Shih

MAY 2026

Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation Select Series

Concert Sponsors: Elaine and Carl Neuss

America@250

Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pre-concert lecture, 7pm

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Yuja Wang, piano

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25, “Classical”

Alexander TSFASMAN: Jazz Suite for Piano and Orchestra

PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16

Larisa Martínez, soprano

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pre-concert lecture, 2pm

Join acclaimed soprano Larisa Martínez for an evening of Latin American classical music. This program features a poignant song cycle by Narciso Figueroa, honoring Martínez’s Puerto Rican roots. The program additionally includes works by Alberto Ginastera and Heitor VillaLobos, taking audiences on a sonic exploration of Latin America’s diverse cultural landscape.

Orange County Youth Symphony & String Ensemble

Monday, May 11, 2026, 7pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Celebrate a triumphant season in this finale concert, featuring the extraordinary talents of the Concerto Competition winners.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Pre-concert lecture, 7pm

Jaime Martín, music director Anthony Marwood, violin Coleman Itzkoff, cello

MOZART: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 “Haffner”

Christopher CERRONE: Double Concerto for Violin & Cello (world premiere)

TCHAIKOVSKY: Orchestra Suite No. 4 in G major, Op. 61, “Mozartiana”

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY DONORS

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of the Fund for Music during the past twelve months. These contributions make up the difference between the income generated from ticket sales and the actual cost of bringing the world’s finest orchestras, soloists and chamber ensembles to Orange County and inspiring 100,000 K-12 students each year with quality music programs. Gifts range from $70 to more than $100,000, and each member of the Philharmonic Society plays a valuable role in furthering the mission of this organization.

YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSORS

Bluebird Legacy Inc.

Chapman University

The Committees of the Philharmonic Society

The Crean Foundation

The Davisson Family Fund for Youth Music Education

The William Gillespie Foundation

Hearst Foundation

Thomas J. Madracki Memorial Endowment

Orange County Community Foundation

Pacific Life Foundation

U.S. Bank

Anonymous

SERIES SPONSORS

Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Jelinek/Jelinek Family Trust, Eclectic Orange Series

Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation

FOUNDER'S SOCIETY ($100,000+)

The Committees of the Philharmonic Society

Donna L. Kendall and the Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Dr. Howard Jelinek/Jelinek Family Trust

Philharmonic Foundation

Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation

Elizabeth Segerstrom

Bluebird Legacy, Inc.

The Crean Foundation

MAESTRO'S SOCIETY ($50,000+)

Colburn Foundation

Douglas Burch Classical Programs Fund

Elaine and Carl Neuss

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Podlich

Gail and Robert Sebring

Doctor Bob and Mao Shillman

Ms. Dea Stanuszek

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY ($25,000+)

Shanbrom Family Foundation

Douglas and Deirdre Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fuerbringer

Valerie and Hans Imhof

Robert E. and Marjorie R. Rawlins

U.S. Bank / Mr. Stephen Amendt

Charles and Ling Zhang

LIFETIME GIVING

We proudly recognize the following donors whose enduring support over the years has sustained and advanced the Philharmonic Society's mission and enriched the cultural fabric of Orange County for generations to come.

$4M+

Elizabeth Segerstrom and Henry Segerstrom*

The Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation

$3M+

Mr. Howard J. Jelinek and Mrs. Judith Jelinek*

Ms. Donna L. Kendall

The Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Mr. William Roberts* and Mrs. Barbara Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith

$2M+

A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation

Anonymous

Mr. William J. Gillespie*

The William Gillespie Foundation

$1M+

Anonymous

Mr. And Mrs. John C. Crean* Crean Foundation

Mrs. R.E. Rawlins*

Mrs. Michelle Rohé

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The Segerstrom Foundation

$700K+

Colburn Foundation

Disneyland

Mr. Lawrence Gates* and Mrs. Margaret M. Gates

Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Grier Jr.*

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kohl

The Orange County Register

Philharmonic Foundation of Orange County

Shanbrom Family Foundation

South Coast Plaza

$500K+

The Committees of the Philharmonic Society

Mr. Sam Ersan* and Mrs. Lyndie Ersan

Ms. Carol Frobish*

Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation

Mr. Edward Halvajian* and Mrs. Joan Halvajian

Mr. Jerry Harrington* and Mrs. Maralou B. Harrington

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Podlich

Ms. Dea M. Stanuszek

*Deceased

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY ($10,000+)

John Chimo Arnold, in Memory of Diane Arnold

Carol and Eugene Choi

Suzanne and David Chonette

City of Laguna Beach

Marjorie and Roger Davisson

The Dirk Family

Karen and Don Evarts

Hung Fan and Michael Feldman

Mrs. Jean Felder

Mrs. Joanne C. Fernbach

Mr. John D. Flemming and Mr. Mark Powell

Frome Family Foundation

Margaret M. Gates

Ms. Joan Halvajian

Milli Hill

Betsy and Gary Jenkins

Kari Kerr

PLATINUM BATON ($6,000+)

Gerrit and Amy Cole Foundation

France and Dr. Richard D. Campbell

Richard Goodman

Jane and Joe Hanauer

Elizabeth Henry and Bruce Ibbetson

GOLDEN BATON ($3,000+)

John W. Benecke and Lee Marino

Barbara and Robert Boies

Peter Bordas

Dr. and Mrs. Berislav Bosnjak

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burra

Mr. James Carter

Diana and Robert Clemmer

Susan and Kevin Daly

SILVER BATON ($1,200+)

Abbott Laboratories

Dr. and Mrs. Donald R. Abrahm

Janet Aengst

Brien Amspoker and Ellen Breitman

C. David Anderson

Nancy Arnold

Eileen and Yoshi Asahi

David and Frances Nitta Barnes

Dr. Lori Bassman and Mr. Harley C. Bassman

Tod and Craig Beckett-Frank

Ms. Michelle Brenner

Mr. James J. Brophy

Mrs. Diana Casey

Mr. and Mrs. Gustave S. Chabre

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart A. Clark

Lauren and Cor Claus

CONCERTO ($600+)

Anonymous Charlotte W. and Richard D.

Alexander

Emmett Carlson and Ross Conner

Mary Chelius

Mr. Randall K. Chun

Peter Conlon and Deborah Shaw

Eve and Timothy Donovan

Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation

Resa Evans

Walter C. Fidler

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Forsstrom

Dinanath and Shobhana Ambegaokar

Lisa Ambler

Deborah and John Barcellona

Ronald and Regina Bender

Carol and Walter Boice

Dixie and John Bliss

Ms. Lynne Bloomberg

Ms. Yasuko Bush

Mr. Scott Brinkerhoff

Gail Brooks

Evelyn Brownstone

Mr. and Mrs. Tyke Camaras

Luisa Cano

Beverly and Dave Carmichael

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Chamberlain Jr.

Patricia K. Duffie Living Trust

Deborah and Cody Engle

Mr. Gilbert Gluck and Mrs. Catherine A. Bradley

Ellen Pickler Harris and Ron Harris

Ms. Jena Jensen and Dr. Daniel Jaffurs

Joy Dittberner

Dr. Harvey Eisenberg

Cherie and Lawrence Felix

Dr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Field

Petrina Friede

Dr. Anna Gonosova

Ildiko R. Good

Michael Gordon

Katherine and Carl Greenwood

Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hamilton

Barbara Hamkalo

Dan Haspert and Gerry Curtin

Julia and John Houten

Barbara Howland

Judith and Kevin Ivey

Anne Johnson, in Memory of Tom

Douglas Johnson

Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Fowler

Cheryl Garland

Mark and Brenda Gow

Pamela Hoffman

Grace Holdaway

Mrs. Songhee Jin

Kay Becknell Jones

Maki Kaijo

Janet Laurin, in honor of Rodney Axton

Gary and Jan Lawrence

Katsuhiko and Meiko Maeshige

Dr. Lani Martin

Caren Mason

Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino

Gordon Cowan

Stephanie Dencik, in Memory of Susie Gallagher

Veronica and Gerald DeVries

Mrs. Frayda Eilbert

Deanna Epley

Mr. and Mrs. Donald French

Jeanie Gibson

Marvin Goecks, Jr.

Dr. Alan L. Goldin

Mark V. Gurvich

Huntington Harbor Trinidad Philharmonic Committee

Vinh Hang

Sandra and Jerome Harlan

Howard and Carol Hay

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen

Cheryl Hill Oakes

Pacific Life Foundation

Lauren and Richard Packard

Mr. Patrick Paddon

Kay Poggi

Christopher Quilter

Ms. Mirella Reznic

Mr. Robert Ronus

Samueli Foundation

Carole Innes-Owens

Ms. Elizabeth Jones

Karen Katz

Pamela and Alexander Munro

Jeffrey 2011 Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

Elliott Kornhauser and Joe Baker

Vicki and Richard Lee

Ms. Barbara McMurray

Dot and Rick Nelson

Kent and Yumi Livesay

Dean and Madylon Meiling

Dr. Nancy L. Kidder

LaDonna T. Kienitz, Esq.

Eunsuk Kim

Cathy and David Krinsky

Hank and Bonnie Landsberg

Dr. Sean Liang

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Malcolm

Mrs. Linda Lipman

Mandelbaum

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Marshall

Karen McCulley

Mr. H.W. McKee and Ms. Robin L. Huffman

Mrs. Sharon McNalley

Dr. Vahe Meghrouni

Danny and Kristy Melita

Patricia Morgan

Elizabeth and Philip Morse

Ann Niedringhaus

Kelly and Susan McClellan, in memoriam Judith Jelinek

Linda Owen

Tommy and Julie Phillips

Michael and Meili Pinto

Rana Porter

Mr. and Mrs. John Prange

Lucinda Prewitt

Deborah and Tom Rapport

Karyn Rashoff

Les Redpath

Mr. and Ms. Peter T. Ridley

Suzanne Sandmeyer and Wes Hatfield

Marlene Hewitt

K.A. Hummel

Luke Hung

William Iglehart

Seth Johnson

Elizabeth M. and Donald P. Johnson

Sumie and Alfred Jossi

Kenneth and Janis Kaplan

Eva Khwaja

Barbara R. Kilponen

Nancy and Ned Kriz

Kim and Ken Kummerow

Bruce Larson and Dinny Beringer

Dr. and Mrs. Craig Leonard

Barbara and Greg MacGillivray

Ellen and Vasily I. Semeniuta

Anne and Danny Shih

Walter and Masami Stahr

Diane Stephens

Ms. Barbara Tanner

Gayle Widyolar

Edward and Anna Yeung

Carol and Roger Nilsen

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Reynolds

Dr. Emmanuel Sharef and Emilia Yin

Sandra Price

Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet

Karen and Phil Ridout

Ms. Harriet Roop

Mr. and Mrs. David Seigle

Diane and Igal Silber

Ms. Linda Silverman and Mr. Ercil Brown

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel

William and Mary Susan Denley Nottingham

Susan Qaqundah

Teddie Ray

Christopher Reed and Pat O’Brien

Marian Sansone

Deb and Rob Schlesinger

Eva Schneider

John Jacob Shaak

Dr. William and Mrs. Marta Sokol

Eric W. Bell and Susanne L. Spangler

Vina Spiehler

Alexander Stimpson

Mitchell and Donna Thiessen

Dr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Triebwasser

Mrs. Elaine Westerhout

Dr. Rebecca Yamarik

Carol Schwab

Myrna and Leonard Simon

Mr. Scott Theodorson and Ms. Sandy Koh Theodorson

Mike Tompkins and Lynn Weiser

Edith Tonkon

Ms. Carole Uhlaner and Mr. D Brownstone

Edith and Thomas Van Huss

Western Allied Corporation

Ms. Sally Westrom

Karen and Douglas Wilson

MacGillivray Freeman Films

Dr. Deirdre McTeggart

Bethany Mendenhall

Victoria Mortensen

William Nottingham

Angela and David Pak

Mr. Richard Parslow

Perry Family Fund

Sidney and Nancy Petersen

John Pettit

Mr. Dennis Poey

Dr. and Mrs. William G.

Preston M.D.

Coralie Prince

Ms. Gail C. Romansky

Deborah and Frank Rugani

Kathleen Sangster

SONATA ($300+)

Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting

Paul Schmidhauser and Cindy Hughes

Ms. Barbara Sentell

Patricia Smoot

Diane Stovall

Mary and Peter Tennyson

Kevin and Nella Webster-O’Grady

Ms. Cynthia Wolcott

Chava and Ted Wortrich

Sandi Wright-Cordes

Mr. Leonard Wyss

Ivy Yan

Dr. Andrew Yen and Ms. Grace Chen

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Frieda Belinfante in memoriam Jane K. Grier in memoriam

List current as of 2/5/2026

John M. Rau

Official Hotel Partner of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County

The Philharmonic Society deeply appreciates the support of its sponsors and donors, and makes every effort to ensure accurate and appropriate recognition. Contact the Development Department at (949) 553-2422, ext. 233, to make us aware of any error or omission in the foregoing list.

ESTERHAZY PATRONS

The Philharmonic Society is proud to recognize our dedicated patrons who have made a multi-year Esterhazy Patron pledge. We are grateful for their support, which has been largely responsible for enabling us to present the world’s most acclaimed symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles and soloists.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson

A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation

Mr. Gary N. Babick

Ms. Tricia Babick

Mrs. Linda Beimfohr

Mr. and Mrs. John Carson

Cheng Family Foundation

Mrs. William P. Conlin

Marjorie and Roger Davisson

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delman

The Dirk Family

Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Duma

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Emery

Catherine Emmi

Lyndie Ersan

LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS

Mr. James Alexiou* and Mrs. Elaine Alexiou*

Dr. and Mrs. Julio Aljure

Diane* and John Chimo Arnold

Estate of Edra E. Brophy*

Mr. James J. Brophy

Mr. Douglas T. Burch, Jr.*

Mr. William P. Conlin* and Mrs. Laila Conlin

Pamela Courtial*

Gregory Pierre Cox

Richard Cullen and Robert Finnerty

Mr. Ben Dolson*

Camille and Eric Durand Trust*

Karen and Don Evarts

Erika E. Faust*

James and Judy Freimuth

Ms. Carol Frobish*

LEAVE A LEGACY

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Freedland

Margaret M. Gates—In memory of family

Mr. Milton S. Grier, Jr.

Maralou Harrington

Dr. Howard J. Jelinek

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chapin Johnson

Dr. Siret Jurison

Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Venelin Khristov

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kirwan

Milena Kitic

Capt. Steve Lutz and Shala Shashani Lutz

Professor Robert and Dr. Adeline Yen Mah

Mrs. Sharon McNalley

Dr. Vahe Meghrouni

Elaine and Carl Neuss

Mr. Thomas Nielsen

Milan Panic

Helen Reinsch

Barbara Roberts

Mrs. Michelle Rohé

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer

Elizabeth Segerstrom

Douglas and Deirdre Smith

Mrs. Elaine Weinberg

Mr. and Mrs. George Wentworth

Anonymous

*Deceased

The William Gillespie Foundation*

Mr. and Mrs.* Milton S. Grier, Jr.

Mr. Edward Halvajian*

Ms. Joan Halvajian

Ms. Marie Hiebsch*

Mildred and James* Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hull*

Mr. Leonard Jaffe

Judith* and Howard Jelinek

Dr. Burton L. Karson*

Donna L. Kendall

Hank and Bonnie Landsberg

Mrs. Carla Liggett

Dr. William Lycette

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Morrow

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Nadler*

Eva Cebulski Olivier

Mrs. Frank M. Posch*

Marcia Kay Radelet

Marjorie Rawlins*

Mrs. Ladislaw Reday*

Elaine M. Redfield*

Mr. Richard M. Reinsch*

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sebring

John Jacob Shaak

Mr. H. Russell Smith*

Al Spector and Tatjana Soli

Ms. Dea Stanuszek

Diane and Michael Stephens

Vas Nunes Family Trust*

Betty M. Williams*

Anonymous

*Deceased

Bold type indicates gifts of $50,000 or more.

Please call the Philharmonic Society Development Department if you have included either the Philharmonic Society or the separate Philharmonic Foundation in your will or trust so that we may honor you as a member of the Legacy Circle. For more information, call (949) 553-2422, ext. 233, or visit www.PhilharmonicSociety.org/Support and click on Planned Giving.

PHILHARMONIC FORWARD CAMPAIGN

The Philharmonic Society’s Philharmonic Forward campaign is the first of its kind in the organization’s history. It will grow the Society’s endowment—providing greater opportunities for the presentation of the world’s leading orchestras and other musical performances while expanding our educational and community outreach— and also establish a current needs fund for organizational sustainability and flexibility.

We are proud to recognize those who are helping secure the Society’s future with a gift to the Philharmonic Forward Campaign. We are grateful for their support, which will help fuel the Society’s growth and provide a legacy of incomparable music and superb music education programs in perpetuity.

Co-Chairs

Donna L. Kendall and Douglas H. Smith

$1,000,000+

Mr. James J. Brophy

Donna L. Kendall and the Donna L. Kendall Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sebring Anonymous

$500,000+

Richard Cullen and Robert Finnerty

James and Judy Freimuth

$250,000+

The Davisson Family Fund for Youth Music Education

Margaret M. Gates—In memory of family

Mr. and Mrs.* Milton S. Grier, Jr.

Douglas and Deirdre Smith

$100,000+

Pete and Sabra* Bordas

David and Suzanne Chonette

Karen and Don Evarts

Milli and Jim* Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen

Richard* and Deborah Polonsky

Diane and Michael* Stephens Anonymous

$50,000+

Mr. Douglas T. Burch, Jr.*

Dr. Richard D. and France

Campbell

Erika E. Faust*

Mrs. Joanne C. Fernbach

Joan Halvajian

Elaine and Carl Neuss

Marcia Kay Radelet

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Ridout

Ms. Dea Stanuszek

Dr. Daniel and Jeule Stein

$25,000+

Douglas Burch Classical Programs Fund

Mr. William P. Conlin* and Mrs. Laila Conlin

Mr. and Mrs. Donald French

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fuerbringer

Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hamilton

Dr. and Mrs. Chase* Roh

Up to $24,999

Eleanor* and Jim Anderson

John W. Benecke

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burra

Ana and Ron Dufault

Hung Fan and Michael Feldman

First American Trust

Kimberly Dwan Bernatz

Mr. John D. Flemming and Mr. Mark Powell

Duke Funderburke

Carolyn and John Garrett

Karin Easter Gurwell

Maralou and Jerry M.*

Harrington

Mrs. Alice E. Hood

Huntington Harbour

Philharmonic CommitteeMarina Windjammer Group

Kevin and Judith Ivey

Ms. Lula Belle Jenkins

Doris and Jim Kollias

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Kramer

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madracki

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mastrangelo

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michel

Charles Mosmann

Carl Neisser*

Joan Rehnborg

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sobel

Dr. and Mrs. Julio Taleisnik

Marti and Walter Unger

Gayle Widyolar, M.D.

Sandi Wright-Cordes

U.S. Bank

Anonymous

*Deceased

For more information, contact Halim Kim, Senior Director of Development, at (949) 553-2422, ext. 233 or email halim@philharmonicsociety.org.

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY

Founded in 1954 as Orange County’s first music organization, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents national and international performances of the highest quality and provides dynamic and innovative music education programs for individuals of all ages to enhance the lives of Orange County audiences through music.

Since its inception, the Philharmonic Society has evolved and grown with the county’s changing landscape, presenting artists and orchestras who set the standard for artistic achievement from Itzhak Perlman, Gustavo Dudamel, Yo-Yo Ma, and Renée Fleming to the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and many others. In addition, the Philharmonic Society celebrates multi-disciplinary performances under its Eclectic Orange brand and embraces music from a wide range of countries with its World Music performances.

The Philharmonic Society’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs, offered free of charge, engage more than 80,000 students annually through curriculum-based music education programs that aim to inspire, expand imaginations, and encourage learning at all levels. These programs are made possible by The Committees of the Philharmonic Society comprised nearly 450 volunteer members who provide more than 50,000 hours of in-kind service each year. As a key youth program, the exceptional Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble provide top-tier training to the area’s most talented young musicians through multi-level ensemble instruction, leadership training, touring opportunities, challenging professional repertoire, and performances in worldclass venues.

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Philharmonic Society of Orange County

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Elaine Neuss, Chair/CEO *

John Flemming, Deputy Board Chair *

Donna L. Kendall, Vice Chair *

Stephen Amendt, Secretary/Treasurer *

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathy Barrett, President, The Committees *

Lauren Claus, Past President, The Committees

Kathy Cobb-Woll, President-Elect, The Committees

Hung Fan, Laguna Beach Music Festival Chair

Jean Felder, Artistic & Marketing Chair

Margaret Gates, Development Chair *

Benny Ishii, Orange County Youth Symphony Chair

Kari Kerr, Nominating & Governance Chair

Marlene Nielsen, Board of Governors

Mirella Reznic

June Shillman

Douglas Smith, Member at Large *

IN MEMORIAM

Sabra Bordas

Douglas T. Burch, Jr.

Jane Grier

PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Tommy Phillips

*Executive Committee

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS

Emily Sly, Artistic Operations Manager

Hana Kurihara, Concert Production Coordinator

Kathy Smith, Piano Technician

DEVELOPMENT

Kimberley Monday, Vice President of Development

Halim Kim, Senior Director of Development

Zach Edwards, Board Liaison and Development Coordinator

EDUCATION

Katherine Yang, Vice President of Education and Community Engagement

Courtney McKinnon, Associate Director of Volunteer and Education Services

Jennifer Niedringhaus, Senior Manager of Education and Community Engagement

Chloe Hopper, Education Associate and OCYS Coordinator

Penny Arroyo, Huntington Harbour Office Manager and Finance Coordinator

Hitesh Benny, Education and Community Engagement Intern

FINANCE

Roan Alombro, Vice President of Finance

Fay Hu, Finance and HR Associate

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Jean Hsu, COO / Vice President of Communications

Marie Songco-Torres, Senior Marketing and PR Manager

Rosiana Falzon, Marketing and PR Associate

PATRON SERVICES

Jonathan Mariott, Director of Patron Services

Angelica Nicolas, Marketing and Patron Services Manager

Randy Polevoi, Musical Concierge

ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY AND STRING ENSEMBLE

Johannes Müller Stosch, Music Director and OCYS Conductor

Lucy Lu, OCYSE Conductor and OCYS Strings Coach

Danielle Culhane, Operations and Personnel Manager

Aussies bring treasures from Down Under

When was the last time you asked your bank to buy something very expensive for you? Not a loan, but buy it outright and hand it over to you?

Richard Tognetti did just that when he asked the manager of an Australian bank if they would buy him a 1759 Guadagnini violin priced at $1.2 million. It was an outrageous request, but the violin was rare and from the golden age of string instruments. It probably helps that Tognetti is charming, a world-class musician— and also the artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO). The bank manager couldn’t refuse.

Today, the ACO owns 10 valuable instruments made by the superstars of the 18th century string-instrument world, including Antonio Stradivari. The instruments are not kept on display; the ACO uses them regularly in concerts. Tognetti himself plays one of them: a 1743 Guarneri violin.

Center chamber patrons will experience the ACO’s unique sound when the Aussies come Stateside as part of their 50th anniversary tour. Tognetti has been the artistic director for 35 years, growing from a young rebel aged 25 to a revered artist and leader. He has been named one of Australia’s National Living Treasures and appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his contributions to music.

The ACO’s innovative spirit shines through in their commitment to blending classical traditions with contemporary influences, making them a cultural icon in Australia and beyond. The company loves to mix favorites by Bach and Haydn with contemporary pieces, including presenting premieres. “Eclectic” could be a good description of an ACO concert. They have included Indigenous musician and

didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton performing his own work with the ensemble, and a version of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with renowned Egyptian-born Joseph Tawadros performing on the oud, or Arabic lute.

For their Center appearance, ACO will include a stretch across the centuries, with Purcell’s hauntingly beautiful Fantasia on One Note and Handel’s majestically celebratory Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6 No. 11. Moving into more modern times, the orchestra will present a new work by John Luther Adams, as well as Vaughan Williams’ soaring “The Lark Ascending” (arranged by Adam Johnson), and Fanny Mendelssohn’s charming String Quartet in E-flat (arranged for strings).

ACO has extended its influence at home to form the ACO Collective, which mentors young string players from across Australia, providing them access to world-class music education and giving performance opportunities, ensuring the future of chamber music thrives and evolves.

We encourage you to be inspired by the intimacy and joy of this chamber concert, a truly universal language that transcends borders and connects us all through its powerful emotional expression.

Samueli Theater April 29

Don’t miss our “Taste of the Arts” event with the ACO, which offers a chance to enjoy culinary experiences that are as carefully curated as the musical performance. Experience a night Down Under with a three-course meal at Outpost Kitchen before the show!

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Curves in Concert and ¡DAMAS!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the West Coast premiere of Curves in Concert on Friday, March 20. Based on Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, this event features members of the original Broadway cast and show-stopping songs including “Make It Work” and “Flying Away.” Curves in Concert brings the heart, humor, and resilience of the beloved Broadway musical to life through music, storytelling, and a vibrant live ensemble.

After eighteen years under the roof of her immigrant parents, Ana is ready to spread her wings. Her dreams of college and a career in New York City are bursting at the seams as she finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother’s expectations and a community of women trying to make it work against all odds. The story explores themes of cultural identity, generational relationships, and womanhood with warmth and honesty. The work is based on Josefina López’s acclaimed 1990 stage play. Stay after the performance for a talkback featuring the cast and playwright Josefina López.

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 20; tickets start at $30

Celebrate Women’s History Month on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza March 20 with a powerful, joy-filled evening honoring Latina voices and women’s artistry. ¡DAMAS! (meaning “ladies” in Spanish) is a free, familyfriendly celebration open to all ages—no reservations required! It includes live music, food trucks, and women-owned vendors. Experience this vibrant night of connection and culture!

Blankets, low chairs, and picnic-style food are all welcome, but you’re going to want to be on the dance floor all night long! George’s Café will be open for dinner, snacks, and beverages throughout the night.

Julianne and George Argyros Plaza March 20 from 8–10 pm; this event is free

SUNDAY | MAR 22, 2026 | 3PM UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Tosca SAT | MAR 14 | 3PM The Assad Brothers 60th Anniversary Farewell Tour SUN | MAR 1 | 5PM

South Coast Symphony presents: Young Stars of the Future SAT | MAR 21 | 7PM An Evening With Keb’ Mo’ SAT | MAR 28 | 8PM

Empowering the future: Arts & Business Leadership Council (ABLC) Fundraiser Supports Arts Education

On February 19, the Arts & Business Leadership Council (ABLC) held its annual fundraiser at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The event drew together influential business and community leaders for an evening dedicated to supporting the performing arts and vital educational programs. Guests were treated to a spirited performance of Monty Python’s Spamalot, providing an engaging backdrop for the philanthropic efforts of ABLC.

The ABLC plays a crucial role at the Center, bringing together dynamic figures from the business community who are passionate about artistic excellence and cultural enrichment. By connecting the business world with the performing arts, ABLC creates a culture of philanthropic support that is vital for the growth of arts programs in Orange County.

A cornerstone of ABLC’s fundraising efforts is Disney Musicals in Schools, a collaboration between the Center and Disney Theatrical Group. The program began at Disney Theatrical Group in New York City in 2009 and expanded to the Center in 2014, where we have since successfully reached 7,200 students across 41 schools and 17 school districts throughout Orange County.

Each year, four elementary schools begin a three-year journey that starts with a 17-week

residency with Segerstrom Center Teaching Artists. These artists guide school staff and students through every element of producing their first Disney KIDS 30-minute musical—from choreography and music direction to stage management and direction—helping students build confidence, collaboration, and literacy skills along the way.

By providing access to, and building sustainable musical theater programs in local elementary schools, the program strengthens school culture and unites students, educators, families, and communities through the magic of musical theater. The program culminates each March at Student Share Celebration, where the program’s commitment to inclusivity continues to expand. This year, live Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation was offered, ensuring families of all backgrounds could fully participate. This focus on accessibility reflects ABLC’s belief that the performing arts should transcend barriers and unite communities. ABLC has raised over $265,000 in the past three years to support the Center’s implementation of this incredible initiative.

ABLC embraces a broad mission encompassing advocacy, community outreach, and engagement. Council members serve as champions for the performing arts, effectively amplifying the Center’s mission to wider audiences and helping to advocate for the importance of arts education within the business community. Their involvement not only strengthens the Center’s programs but also inspires others to join in supporting the arts.

The annual fundraiser represents just one of the many events organized by ABLC, which also collaborates with other Center support groups, such as Angels of the Arts and Center Stars, all focused on sustaining the Center’s educational and community programs through active donor engagement and business partnerships.

Scholarships help dance students fulfill their dreams

Charissa Catanus has been a student at the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School since it opened at the Center ten years ago. Now age 16, she is talented, dedicated, and has progressed from primary classes to the preprofessional level. But as she progresses through the school levels, there are more and more classes to take… and pay for. It’s a stretch for her family to fully support Charissa’s flourishing dance training.

Becoming a ballet dancer is not easy, especially when attending a top-level school. By the time a student reaches the pre-professional level at about 15 years old, they will be taking classes 5-6 days a week. That can be three classes or more a day. Students can’t reduce the number of classes that are required, but there might be some help for that cost, which, at those upper levels, can add up to nearly $10,000 a year.

This is where the school’s scholarship program can help.

The ABT Gillespie School has a limited number of scholarships available for all class levels for which any student can apply. In addition to the application, each student writes a short essay to explain why they are applying for a scholarship and their future ambitions. A parent or guardian also writes a short, supportive essay.

Who decides who will receive financial assistance? Top dance school staff of course, but a committee made up of Center staff members also is included in the decision making. That can range from a backstage electrician to a senior manager in the education

department or a member of the ticketing department. These volunteers add their own thoughts about each applicant as they read the applications, which offers more balance in considering candidates.

Scholarship applicants are considered on a whole-life basis. They may be a teen who has been a student for eight years or a primary-level student who has only had a year of lessons (so far). Every application is given full consideration.

“We understand that having the best dance training is expensive,” says Sarah Jones, the school’s associate director. “Our scholarship program can mean the difference between advancing to the next level of classes or having to drop out of the school for lack of funds. We don’t have a big pool of money to give away, but we try to give most applicants something.”

Charissa was 6 years old in Primary B level when she entered the school. She is now 16 and in Pre-Professional Level 6. Her mother, Corinth Catanus, had her daughter in another school when she heard about the opening of the ABT Gillespie School at the Center and switched. “I wanted to send my daughter to a ballet school that not only offered high-level ballet training but also valued the health and wellness of the students,” she says. “If it were not for the scholarship, Charissa would not have the opportunity to continue her ballet training every year at the ABT school.”

Charissa is equally happy. “I have done a lot of the master class series as well as summer intensives,” she says. “Teachers come with different dance styles so their classes are always a challenge. I have also had the opportunity to dance in productions on stage. I remember my first time being in ABT’s The Nutcracker, and the experience was so magical.”

The ABT Gillespie School is Southern California’s most prestigious ballet school, offering the same curriculum as the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

school in New York City. It follows the ABT National Training Curriculum, a ballet program designed specifically for children and teens. It promotes discipline and creativity, encouraging students to reach their highest potential while building a safe and solid foundation in technique. Every faculty member teaching at the Center is certified in the curriculum.

For the past 10 years Joan and Andy Fimiano have supported the scholarship program, and recently announced they will continue with a donation for another five years.

“We are happy to be able to provide this support for these talented young dancers,” says Joan Fimiano. “Every bit helps to provide a talented student with a path toward success.”

As for her future, Charissa says, “I’m unsure if I will pursue dance after graduation, but I hope to use what I have learned at ABT in my future. Being in dance shaped me to be hardworking, ambitious and striving for the best quality I can offer.” Her mother concurs.

“Charissa has learned many skills that she can apply throughout her life, including focus, discipline, creative expression, teamwork and time management,” she says. “Whatever Charissa chooses to do, we hope she will use the lessons to bring joy to others.”

To find out more about scholarships or about the ABT School, please contact abtgillespieschool@scfta.org.

Corporate and Foundation Support

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to thank the following corporations and foundations for providing annual contributions to the Center in support of our artistic and community education programs and our special event and performance sponsorships throughout the year.*

LEAD PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION SPONSORS

THE SEGERSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION

2025 CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS

The Albertsons Companies Foundation

Anonymous

Automobile Club of Southern California

Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners

Barbara Steele Williams Designated Agency Endowment

Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza

BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Canterbury Consulting

Capital Group Companies

Cartier

Crean Foundation

E Nakamichi Foundation

Enterprise Mobility

Gucci

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Mesa Water District

Northern Trust

Orange County Community Foundation

Oscar de la Renta

Pacific Life Foundation

Schools First Federal Credit Union

SPECIAL THANKS

KJAZZ 88.1

Läderach

Total Wine & More

United Airlines

To learn more about the Center’s corporate and foundation partnership opportunities and the benefits available, please contact CorpSupport@scfta.org or 714.942.6326.

ARTS AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Segerstrom Center applauds the following business and community leaders

Maurice Murray, Chairman

Jesse D. Bagley

Katheryn Baker

Lupe Erwin

Cory Glass

John P. Glowacki

Mara J. James

Fiona LeCong-Ly

Monika Lopez

Jill Meznarich

Vanessa Moore

Tammy Octavio

Patrick Strader

Yvonne Tsao

Jaynine Warner

William Meehan, Founding Chairman

* as of February 12, 2026

Donors

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is enormously grateful for the support from the donors listed on the following pages. Your generosity empowers the Center to provide dynamic performances and artistic education programs for all of Orange County. You allow us to continue our promise to become an inclusive cultural resource for our entire community. Thank you!

CUMULATIVE GIVING

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is deeply grateful to the following donors who have provided extraordinary support during their lifetime:

$20,000,000 +

Julia and George Argyros / Argyros Family Foundation

Audrey Steele Burnand*

William J. Gillespie*

Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom

$10,000,000 + Anonymous

Toby Andrews Angels of the Arts

Sandy Segerstrom Daniels

Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Grant

The Guilds of the Center

Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker*

Mr. Donald E. and Lacy Moriarty

Eugene and Ruth Ann Moriarty*

Jean Moriarty*

Richard A. and Marilyn Kayla Moriarty

Reverend and Mrs. Steven Perry

Samueli Foundation

Sally E. Segerstrom

Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom

Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation

Ruth Segerstrom*

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Segerstrom

Mr. Toren H. Segerstrom

Veronica P. Segerstrom

Mrs. Yvonne Segerstrom*

South Coast Plaza

Mrs. Richard Steele*

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Williams

$5,000,000 +

Bank of America / Bank of America Foundation

Jane and Jim Driscoll

Steve* and Cindy Fry / Fry Family Foundation

The James Irvine Foundation

Ralph and Eleanor Leatherby Family Foundation

General* and Mrs. William Lyon

Phil and Mary Lyons

Harry and Grace Steele Foundation

Swenson Family Foundation

$3,000,000 +

The Boeing Company

Broadway Across America

Freedom Communications, Inc.

Michael and Eleanor* Gordon

Roger and Tracy Kirwan

Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times

Rick Muth Family/ORCO Block & Hardscape

Dr. Henry Nicholas III

Ms. Stacey Nicholas

Bill and Pat Podlich

Michelle Rohé

$2,000,000 + Anonymous

Zee M. Allred,* Dean C. Allred, Carol Ann Allred Starr

Mrs. D. James Bentley*

Benjamin and Carmela Du

Edison International

The First American Corporation

Fluor Corporation / The Fluor Foundation

John and Toni Ginger

Mark Chapin Johnson

W. M. Keck Foundation

Kia Motors America, Inc.

Kling Family Foundation

Sharon D. Lund Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer

Tara and David Troob

Jean and Tim Weiss

$1,500,000 +

Ginger and Tony Allen

Mr.* and Mrs. James P. Baldwin

The Beall Family

Deborah and Larry J. Bridges

Kevin and Denise Cassin

Eileen J. Cirillo

Cox Communications / Cox Media

Randy and Sally Crockett

Mr. and Mrs. Moti Ferder, Lugano Diamonds

Paul F. and Daranne Folino

Lawrence and Dolores Higby

The Irvine Company

Margaret G. and Thomas E. Larkin*

Paul and Lilly Merage

Mercedes-Benz USA

Mrs. Marjorie T. Rawlins*

Rutan & Tucker, LLP

Spectrum Reach

Elizabeth Colyear Vincent*

Cecil C. and Kathryn H. Wright*

$1,000,000 +

Anonymous

Howard and Roberta Ahmanson

Bette and Wylie Aitken

Automobile Club of Southern California

Dr. Michael M.* and Patricia A. Berns

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bettingen*

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bettingen*

Marta and Raj Bhathal

California Bank & Trust

Callero Family Foundation

Ellen and Clarence* Conzelman

Delta Air Lines

Carole and Robert* Follman

Leo Freedman Foundation

June M. Fry

Jackie Glass / Kling Family Foundation

Rondell B. and Joyce P. Hanson

Nora and Charles Hester* and the Hester Family Foundation

George Hoag Family Foundation

S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation

Kaiser Permanente

KJAZZ 88.1

Shanaz and Jack Langson

Corey and Leslie Leyton

Mrs. Colleen Manchester

David and Kathryn Moore

Mrs. Mary E. Moore

Pam and Jim Muzzy

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. O’Bryan

Pacific Life

Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts

Donna Shannon-O’Bryan

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith

The Sommerville Trust

Georgia Hull Spooner*

Diane and David Steffy

Dorothy Stillwell*

Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family

The Warner Family

Wells Fargo / Wells Fargo Foundation

Mrs. Constance T. Whitney*

Carol* and Kent Wilken

$750,000 + Mary and Richard* Cramer

James* and Catherine Emmi

Maralou and Jerry* Harrington

Dr.* and Mrs. Randall R. McCardle

Mrs. Mary M. Muth*

Trish and John* O’Donnell

Charles and Patricia Poss*

Rockwell International

Bev and Bob Sandelman

Karalyn and Joseph* Schuchert

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Owen Shea

Janice and Ted Smith

The Reinhold Foundation

Mr.* and Mrs. Joseph M. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson

Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney

Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family

$500,000 +

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen

The Allergan Foundation

Doug and Jaimee Baker

Pamela and Al Baldwin

Dr. and Mrs. Arnold O. Beckman*

Mr.* and Mrs. Benton Bejach

Katherine and Howard Bland

Cartier

Victoria* and David Collins

The John L. Curci Family

Patricia Fredricks-Dolson*

Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II

Andy and Joan Fimiano

Carol Frobish*

Frome Family Foundation

Harriett F. Grant*

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz*

Valerie and Hans Imhof

The Joseph Family

JPMorgan Chase & Co. / JPMorgan Chase & Co. Foundation

Barbara* and Robert Kleist

K-MOZART 105.1 FM

Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss

KOCE

Eve A. Kornyei

Classical KUSC

Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald

Marcia L. Millen, in memory of James and Leath Millen

NORDSTROM

The Peter Ochs Family

Jackie Singer and John Pope

Ralphs / Food 4 Less

Carlene Rona*

Estate of Karen Ann Roos

Michael* and Stacy Schlinger

H. Michael and Holly Schwartz

Nick and Heidi Shahrestany

The Shanbrom Family

Shea Homes Foundation

Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine

Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza / Spenuzza Velastegui Family Foundation

John* and Elizabeth Stahr

Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Mrs. Valaree Wahler

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Warmington

*in memoriam

CENTER FUND

The Center Fund provides general operating support on an annual basis for Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its programs. We are honored to recognize the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their gifts made between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Your generosity makes all we do possible—and we thank you! To learn more about the Center Fund and the benefits of giving, please contact us at 714.556.2122 x4009 or Give@scfta.org.

$1,000,000+

Julia and George Argyros

Lisa Argyros

Stephanie Argyros

Sandy Segerstrom Daniels

$500,000+

Anonymous

Dr. Michael M.* and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns

Kevin and Denise Cassin

Phil and Mary Lyons

Mr.* and Mrs. George Schreyer

H. Michael and Holly Schwartz

Elizabeth and Henry T.* Segerstrom

Sally E. Segerstrom

$250,000+

The Guilds of the Center

The McCardle Family

$100,000+

Anonymous (2)

Randy and Sally Crockett

Jane and Jim Driscoll

Michael and Debra Garnreiter

John and Toni Ginger

Kling Family Foundation / Jackie Glass

Valerie and Hans Imhof

Rick Muth Family/ ORCO Block & Hardscape

Jennifer and Brian Niccol

Reverend and Mrs. Steven Perry

John and Sherry Phelan

Pat and Bill Podlich

Michael* and Stacy Schlinger

Stewart R. Smith and Robin A. Ferracone

Laura and Tim Vanderhook

Jaynine and Dave Warner

$50,000+

Howard and Roberta Ahmanson

Bart and Elizabeth Asner

Pamela and Al Baldwin

Ben and Carmela Du Family Foundation Fund

Marta and Raj Bhathal

Deborah and Larry J. Bridges

John* and Louise Bryson

David and Barbara Cline

The John L. Curci Family

David and Molly Pyott Foundation

Andra Greene Ellingson and Tom Ellingson

Andy and Joan Fimiano

Jordan Floriani

Wendy and Mark Hales

S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation

Reza Jahangiri and Kate LeveringJahangiri

James P. Previti Charitable Fund

Burt and Molly Jolly

The Jonathan and Nicole Cronstedt Foundation

J.S. Frank Foundation

Roger and Tracy Kirwan

Kling Family Foundation

Karla Kraft and Anderee Berengian

Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon

Britt and Robert Meyer

Lana and Walter Parsadayan

PeopleSpace / Jesse and Amy Bagley

Carolyn Zarate-Ramsey and Robert Ramsey

Michelle Rohé

Tony and Jessy Smith

Steven M. Sorenson Foundation

Connie and Dr. Peter Spenuzza / Spenuzza Velastegui Family Foundation

Diane and David Steffy

Swenson Family Foundation

Dr. Michelle and Mr. David Tabb

Tammy and Samuel Tang

The Tappan Foundation

Carol* and Kent Wilken

$35,000+

Anonymous (2)

Aronoff Family

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Best

Mr. Charles B. Caldwell

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Cancellieri

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chan

Eileen J. Cirillo

Anthony and Carie Ferry

Christy and Rich Flanagan

Paul and Bonnie Lubock

Marcia L. Millen in memory of James and Leath Millen

The Schreiber Family

Warren Felson and Lucy Sun

Charlie and Ling Zhang

$25,000+

Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Anderson

Dr. Janna Bersi

Katherine and Howard Bland

Maria A. Cadigan

California Educational Consultant Group, Inc., Dr. Allan H. Lifson & Isaac Torres

Victoria* and David Collins

Bobbi Cox

Mary and Richard* Cramer

Dean Family Charitable Fund

Allan* and Sandy Fainbarg

Angela Friedman

Diane and Joyce* Froot

GOAL Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grody

Jenny and Jeff Gross

Maralou Harrington

Kathryn Harris

Lawrence and Dolores Higby

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jackson

Barbara Hiller Johnson

Junebug Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kaul

Ms. MaryLois Kuhn

Deborah H. and Jeffrey H. Margolis

Dr. Gail Mattson-Gates

Mr. and Mrs. James V. Mazzo

Rebecca and Carl McLarand

Haydee Mollura

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moorhead

Jasmine Morielli in memory of Scott Morielli

Dr. Terri Morris

Mara and Keith Murray

M.Y. Family Fund

Cheryl Hill Oakes

Maryam Parman

Mr. and Mrs. William O. Passo

Mr. John R. Patterson

Laila and Dryden Pence

Mary Phillipp and David Johnson

Bev and Bob Sandelman

Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting

Ginger Siedschlag

Honorable H. Warren and Janet Siegel

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Simon

Mindy and Glenn Stearns

Sue and Ralph Stern

Stephanie and Cory Sukert

Mr. and Mrs. R. David Threshie, Jr.

Ms. Diana Martin and Mr. Mark Tomaino

Ms. Elizabeth Wahler

Wilfred M. and Janet A. Roof Foundation

$15,000+

Mr.* and Mrs. Byron Allumbaugh

The Beall Family

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bergman

Toni and Steven Berlinger

The Cameron Family Foundation

Mary and John Carrington

John and Kate Carvelli

Mr. Joseph Connor

Craig and Gisele Barto Family Foundation

Janet L. Curci

Mr. and Dr. Debons

Mr. and Mrs. W. James Edwards III

Ms. Lupe Erwin

Pat Felbinger

Carole and Robert* Follman

Mrs. Donna Foulger

Frome Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. T. Fukunaga*/ Kay K. Fukunaga

The Doug* and Julie Garn Family

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Garrett

Cory Glass

The Grosvenor Family

Mrs. Vicki Gumm / Kling Family Foundation

Kim and Scott Harris-Weiner

Alice and Kevin Hayes

Gavin and Ninetta Herbert

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hess

Constance Hsu-Chernault

Mr. Matthew M. Jadali

Gay and Rob Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Kuluris

Mr. and Mrs. C. Ronald Livingston*

The Louise Merage Family Foundation

Brad and Becky Lund

Robert D. and Patricia B. MacDonald*

Mr. and Mrs.* Robert J. Mairena

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Meehan

Twyla Martin and Gerald Parsky

Lauri McIntosh and John Bottjer

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meiling

Lisa and Richard Merage

Steven Militzok

Pam and Jim Muzzy

Nguyen Financial Group, Chien Nguyen and Danny Nguyen

Mr. Rienaldy Nupen

Annette and Joseph Oltmans II

Patrick E. Paddon and S. Leslie Jewett

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Pitts

Ms. Karen Rabe

Joan Riach Gayner

Ms. Maria Rigatti

Joan and Alan Sellers

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Selva

Shorebreak Foundation, LLC

Jackie Singer and John Pope

Marca and Brian Singer

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Slavik

The Sommerville Trust

Justice Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) and Mr. Ygal Sonenshine

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Steinmann

Brian and Tracie Sullivan

Katie and Peter Szyman

Donna and Ray Thagard, Jr.

Kelly Thomson

Tsao Family Foundation

Stacey and Paul Von Berg

The Robert* and Valaree Wahler Family

Dr. Kevin O’Grady and Mrs. Nella Webster

Paige West

$10,000+

Anonymous

Mr. Alex Bhathal

Mr. and Mrs.* David C. Brown

David and Suzanne Chonette

The Crean Foundation

Michael Dreyer and Hannah An

Judi Dutton

Robert* and LaDorna* Eichenberg

The Eisman Family

Danika Felty and Victor Ronchetti

Lynn and Douglas K. Freeman

Ms. Mary Gilly Graham

Bill* and Harriet Harris

Hoelscher-Bell-Elliott Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Gary T. Jenkins

Josephine Herbert Gleis Foundation

Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss

Douglas (Tad) Lowrey and Gayle Lowrey

Ray Melissa and Elena Bedford

Mrs. Elizabeth S. Middleton

Mr. Maurice Murray and Dr. Jennifer Ballinger Murray

Bob and Christie Narver

Neil and Barbara Phillips Trust

Helga Pralle

Ms. Christy A. Rosen

Trish and Steve Scarborough

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Emmanuel Sharef and Emilia Yin

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Owen Shea

Richard and Patricia Shinto

Kimberly and Joshua Snyder

Arlo and Marci Sorensen

Nancy and Geoffrey Stack

The Suire Family

Thomas and Elizabeth Tierney

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tsao

Adam and Artemis Tuliper

Mr. and Ms. Wes Whitmore

In memory of Barbara Steele Williams*

$5,000+

Anonymous

Mrs. Olivia Abel

Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus Arman

Dr. Fernando H. Austin

Dr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Bain

Katheryn Baker

Sally Bender

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Best

Dr.* and Mrs. John R. Betson

Barbara and Alex Bowie

Mrs. Frances Buchanan

Kimberly Burge

Mrs. Kate Carlton

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cohn in honor of

George Schreyer

Mr. Gordon Cowan

Dr. and Mrs. David Eggleston

Susan and Robert Ehrlich

Alexander Eliseev and Ilmira Museeva

Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes II

Shari and Harry Esayian

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Estabrooks

Ashley and Zach Fischer

Iris and Arnold Frankel

Dr. Robert Furman

Gleicher / Chen Family Foundation

Marlene and Sam* Hamontree

Karen Hardin-Swickard

Ms. Kerry L. Hedley

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Himes

David L. Horowitz Family

Ms. Victoria Hutton

Mr. Rodney Imai

The Jaffe Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jaffee

Donna Janes

Jessica and James Johnson

Janice M. and Roger* W. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Jones

Nicole and Steve Joseph

Dr. Tatiana Kain and Dr. Zeev Kain

Don and Soogie Kang

Randy and Linda Kearns

Teri Kennady

Eve A. Kornyei

Mr. Peter Krieger

Ms. Fiona LeCong-Ly and Dr. Vietnam Ly

Dr. and Mrs. Milton Legome

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edward LeVasseur, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Lewis

Corey and Leslie Leyton

Liz Shea Designs

Monika Lopez

Patricia Ann and Robert M. Marshall

Ms. Caren Mason

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Matheson

George and Sarah McDaniel

Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Meltzer

Michelle Merage

Paul and Lilly Merage

John and Karen Meston

Willis L. and Dorothy M. Miller and Family

Moises Montoya

Vanessa Moore

Trish and John* O’Donnell

Evelyn and Pete Parrella

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Perry

Pirzadeh & Associates, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Primm

Charlie and Kristi Proctor

Mr. and Mrs. John Rayburn

Marilyn Hester Robbins

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Rojek

Charles and Kathy Rosenberger

Kathryn Rousek Smith

Jan Vitti Rubel

Melinda and Steven Sanders

Sandy and Harriet Sandhu

David and Orva Schramm

Mrs. Patricia Shiley Magana

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Spanos

Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Steele

Susan M. and Timothy L. Strader Family

Peter and Mary Tennyson

Dr. and Mrs. DeLane Thyen

Linda Tsai

Amy and Jeffrey Vieth

Dr. Christina Wainwright and Mr. Shep Wainwright

Mr.* and Mrs. Laurence M. Watson

Paul and Cheryl Wyrick

Darren and Christina Xanthos

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Yourman

$2,500+

Anonymous (2)

Laurie and Jonathan Abelove

Ms. Kathy R. Akashi

Juanita Albro

Mr. Paul Anderson and Ms. Jessica Parris

Ms. Iris Asbury

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bailey

Dr. Joe Baker and Dr. Elliott Kornhauser

Sharon Barrett

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Benkie

Barbara J. Benson

David Bixler and Kristine Kaneko

Mark and Marilyn Bleak

Mrs. Kimberly and Dr. Stephen Bowen

Bill and Judy Brady

Elisabeth and Dr. Frank Brow

Darryl Button

Ms. Constance Callan

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Callard

Jean Campbell

Luisa Cano

Chadwick Family

Marty Chao and Jean Chung

Mrs. Stella Mae Charton

Chelsea and Mark Chiaramonte

Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino

Robert and Diana Clemmer

Ronna and Donald Coe

Collect Random and the Randos

Sean Connolly

Corkett/Myers Families

Mr. Jeff Cowan

Greg and Donna Crandall

Michael and Anne Crawford

Mrs. Barbara Cunningham

Victoria Cushey

Noël Davis

Dr. Daniel P. Dennies

Mrs. Sandra DiSario

Lynda Tryon Einstein

Mr. Alexander Eliseev and Mrs. Ilmira Museeva

Emmons-Babilo Family

Michael G. Ermer

Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Evarts

Farmers & Merchants Bank

Robert Farnsworth and Lori Grayson

Ms. Roberta Feuerstein

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Fishman

Mrs. Bridget Ford

Ms. Gwendolyn Forquer

Mrs. Maria E. Francis

Steve* and Cindy Fry / Fry Family Foundation

Mike and Sharon Galassi

Ms. Cheryl Garland

Mrs. Jerra L. Garrett

Ms. Rhona W. Gewelber

Julie Gialketsis

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Mr. William Gordon and Dr. Susan M. Condrey

Ms. Bridget Gormly

Mr. Donald Gormly

Dr. Lorellen Green

Bruce and Eileen Harrigan

Tim and Mary Harward

Mark and Kristine Howlett

Mark Ike

Jackson Tidus

Mrs. Susie Jaqua

Tom Jenkins

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Keith

Keller Family Fund

Jennifer Keller

Kentec Medical Inc

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Knowland

Randy and Sarah Lake

Dr.* and Mrs. Paul K. Lam

Latham & Watkins

Ms. Michelle Lee

Steven and Rose Lesser

Jeanne Lewand

Mark and Felicia LeWinter

Paula Lingelbach

Jacqueline Lombardi

Mr. and Mrs. Phong Luu

In Memory of Ed Lynch

In Memory of Victorio Adan Maestas

Dr. Goran S. Matijasevic

Mr. and Mrs. William K. Mawhorter

R. Patrick* and Jeannette L. McDaniel

Susan Mears

Mr. and Mrs. David V. Melilli

Thomas and Deanna Mitro

Tom and Naomi Moon

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris

In memory of Mr. Robert T. Newell

Newmeyer & Dillion

The Minoru Nitta Family

Tamara Octavio

Rey O’Day

Ms. Carla Pellicano

Ms. Diane Peterson

Pharris Group

Mr. Willard Pierce

Pirzadeh & Associates, Inc.

Mr. Mark Pomerantz

Mrs. Tricia Pratto

Patricia Price and Craig Behrens

Marcia Kay and Ron Radelet

Dallas and Dannie Raines, in honor of Jane Yada

John Rallis and Mary Lynn BergmanRallis

Mr. Michael Reimer

Suzanne C. and Jim H. Reinhardt

Mr. Rick Reischman

David* and Linda Roberson Family

Dr. Judy Fluor Runels, in memory of Gregory Osborne

Lisa Rutherford

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schneider

Mrs. Bonnie Scidmore

Bill and Ronna Shipman

Ms. Shari Simmons

Lance and Deborah Slimmer

Dr. John J. Smith and Mr. Edward R. Escoto

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Soderling

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Stein

Ronald and June Stein

Lisa and Wayne Stelmar

Susan and Richard Stuelke

Dr. Richard Sundell

Mr. Lee R. Sutherland

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Sweeney

Michael and Suzanne Tague

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thacker

Mitchell and Donna Thiessen

Mary Tolar

Dr. David L. Tsoong and Dr. Betty K. Tu

Ms. Patricia Turney

Ann Van Ausdeln

S. Vander Wal and S. Vincent

Ambassador and Mrs. Gaddi H. Vasquez

Isabelle Villasenor

Megan and John Waldeck

In Memory of Robert D. Walters

Geofrey Wickett and Normand Lessard

S. Gayle Widyolar, M.D.

Mrs. Bobbitt Williams

D and G Winzey

Lidia Yan and Elton Chung

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Zadjmool

Mr. and Mrs. Dean J. Zipser

*in memoriam

ENDOWMENT

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

thanks the following donors who have generously provided support to the Center’s Endowment Funds. Gifts to the Endowment provide financial support for our artistic and education programs every year. Funds exist in perpetuity as investments whose earnings make the arts accessible for future generations.

$1,000,000 +

Audrey Steele Burnand*

Estate of Edra E. Brophy / William J. Gillespie Foundation

Nora and Charles Hester* and the Hester Family Foundation

W. M. Keck Foundation

Barbara Steele Williams Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steele*

Harry and Grace Steele Foundation

Swenson Family Foundation

The James Irvine Foundation

The Segerstrom Foundation

$500,000 +

Dr. Michael M.* and Mrs. Patricia A. Berns

Fluor Corporation

The Fluor Foundation

Carol Frobish*

Times Mirror Foundation and Los Angeles Times

Rockwell

Estate of Karen Ann Roos

Mrs. Constance T. Whitney*

$250,000 + Bank of America

Nancy Marie Biram*

The First American Corporation

Patricia Fredricks-Dolson

Edison International

Isidore C. and Penny W.* Myers

$100,000 +

Daniel C.* and Janet S. Bonbright and Sons

Estate of Ford A. and Wilma J. Dickerhoff

Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Engman

Helen B. Fait

Elizabeth E. Fleming*

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heinz

Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker*

Peter G. and Mary M. Muth* and Family

Estate of Michael D. and Lorraine C. Nadler

Nestle USA, Inc.

The Orange County Register

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Smith

Ronald E. Soderling

Virginia Valentine

Nancy B. Veitch and Chris and Irene Veitch

Estate of Jane D. Zimmerman

Dr. and Mrs. David E. Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin

$50,000 +

The Birtcher Family

Founders Plus

Evelyn and Richard Francuz

Sonia and Earle Ike

Barbara Hiller Johnson

Mark Chapin Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Macklin

Palley-Needelman Asset Management

Dr. and Mrs. James E. Pierog, Jessica and Margaux

Ralphs / Food 4 Less

Estate of Howard G. and Margaret C. Richardson

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Salyer

Al and Susan Shankle

Mr. Stewart R. Smith

Ms. Anita Sparrow*

Wells Fargo

In memory of Barbara Steele Williams

$25,000 +

The Beall Family

Victor H. Boyd

Dr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Burnett

Chris and Lee Ann Canaday

The Carl and Patricia Neisser Family Trust

Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino

David and Victoria* Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David

Bjorn and Gloria Dahlberg and Family

Ruth Ding, in memory of Thomas and Mary Lee

James* and Catherine Emmi

Dr. Dennis R. Fratt

The Baker Frenzel Family

Mr.* and Mrs. H. F. Hamann

Nat S. and April D. Harty

Las Campanas of Orange County

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Lucas

Charles W. and Candace J. McBrayer

Dr. and Mrs. Seymour J. Melnik

Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nelson

Joseph and Mary Norton Family

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Harold Miller*

O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Osterkamp Jr.

Nicholas S. Patin

Stanley R. Robb Family

In honor of Mary Isabelle Sandberg

Robert J. Searles

In memory of Renée Segerstrom

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Shaver and Family

Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family

In memory of Faye Wilkinson

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Wilson

$10,000 +

Mrs. Donald V. Bassler

The William A. Baxter Family

George and Jacqueline Birdsong

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Birtcher

Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Bowie

Susan Boyd

Mr. Lawrence H. Butler Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Callahan

The Clubhouse

Con Gusto Chapter of The Guilds of the Center

Mr. and Mrs. Edmond M. Connor

Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Dean, Jr.

Ms. Julie Brinkerhof Edwards

Mr. Aaron Egigian

Alan* and Sandy Fainbarg Family

John and Carolyn Garrett

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. McQuarrie

GoodSmith & Co., Inc.

William K. and Maxine Gresswell*

Dr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Hall

Gayford and Mary Hinton

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoshaw

Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Jaeger

Ronald E. and Debra P.* Jagner

Hunter B. Keck

Mrs. Suzanne Kline

Dr. Elliott Kornhauser

Mrs. Susan Lambrose

Ronald C., Vincencia M., Elisabeth L. and Heather D. Lazof

Mr. and Mrs. George Leeper

Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Mallory

Mr. and Mrs. Brad McCroskey

R. Patrick* and Jeannette L. McDaniel

Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. McHolm

Estate of Ralph and Rose Meyer

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Mullin, Jr.

Newmeyer & Dillion

Jerry Nourse

Cheryl Hill Oakes

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Paone

Mr. and Mrs. Chris F. Pauls

Mr. Charles Peyton, II

Betty Mower Potalivo

Ted and Jean Robinson and Family

Mrs. Betty Scheidt

Douglas F. Schneider and Family

Rudolph C. Schweitzer*

In memory of Hartley M. Sears

Renée and Henry T. Segerstrom*

Mr. and Mrs. William Shryock and Family

Linda and Harvey A. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Soderling

Steven-Thomas Antiques

The Stone Family

Dr. Max Swancutt Jr.

Mr. Stewart C. Woodard

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Ukropina

Ms. Lucia Van Ruiten

Mr. Edward H. Wale

Margaret and Maurie Watman

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Winton

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Orrin Wright

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Yellin*

LEGACY SOCIETY

Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks the following donors who have included the Center in their estate plans. These gifts help ensure that we allow access to the arts for the entire community. For more information on how to include the Center in your estate plans

please contact Elizabeth Kurila, CSPG, Associate Vice President, Development, 714.942.6275

Anonymous (3)

Edna and Julio Aljure

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Allen

Bart and Elizabeth Asner

Doug and Jaimee Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnett

John and Betty Barr

Dorothy and Donald* Bendetti

Dr. Michael M.* and Patricia A. Berns

Katherine and Howard Bland

Barbara and Alex Bowie

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Brown, Jr.

Charles “Chip” Caldwell

Dr.* and Mrs. James H. Casey

Elizabeth and David* Cole

David and Victoria* Collins, Jennifer, Nicole and David

John and Jennifer Condas

Dr. Susan M. Condrey and William Gordon

Randy and Sally Crockett

Mr. and Mrs. William K. Davis

Mr. Joe DiCorpo and Ms. Mia MacDougall

Annette Doreng-Sterns

Mary Jane McArthur Edalatpour and Nasrola Edalatpour

Eileen J. Cirillo Trust

Mr. and Mrs. David Emmes, II

Shari and Harry Esayian

Mr. Harold W. Faber

Ms. Linda S. Ford

Dr. Dennis R. Fratt

Mrs. Sandra M. French

Mr. and Mrs. T. Fukunaga*/Kay K. Fukunaga

John and Carolyn Garrett

Jackie Glass

Jean and Fred* Hamann

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Hammond

Howard and Carol Hay

Steve Heit

Lawrence and Dolores Higby

Higgins Family Trust

David L. Horowitz Family

Mark and Kristine Howlett

S.L. and Betty Huang / Huang Family Foundation

Traute Huycke

Ken Jillson and Al Roberts*

Varla E. Newbury Knauss and Curtis A. Knauss

Mr. Gary A. Kreitz and Ms. Joyce Singman

Elizabeth Kurila and Michael Mindlin

Dale Landon and Carole Haes Landon

Richard and Gerrie Leeds

Michael and Lee Ann Litterst

Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons

James, Charlene and Katherine MacDonald

Robert D.* and Patricia B. MacDonald

The McLarand Family Trust

Marcia L. Millen

Mr. Robin B. Miner

Ethan Morgan

Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mungo

Rick Muth

Thomas H. and Marilyn* Nielsen

Cheryl Hill Oakes

O’Neil Moving Systems, Inc. / Carolyn O’Neill

Mrs. Charlotte R. Paluzzi

Lenore and Carl* Pearlston

Mark and Carol Perry

Jackie Singer and John Pope

Jeffrey A. Punim, M.D.

Mr. Burton Reis

David* and Linda Roberson Family

Roberta Bouillon Trust

Ted and Jean Robinson and Family

Mr. Richard K. Rosenberg

Dr. Judy Fluor Runels, in memory of Gregory Osborne

Bev and Bob Sandelman

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schoellerman

Mr. and Mrs. George Schreyer

In Memory of Allen O. Smith

Steven M. Sorenson, M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Sparks

David and Diane Steffy

Richard R. and Phoebe Stenton

Dr. Arthur Strick

Tammy and Samuel Tang

Ms. Nancy B. Tepper

Don L. Thompson

Thomas and Joyce Tucker Family

Gary and Jeri Turner

Ms. Lucia Van Ruiten

Christopher O. Veitch

Stacey and Paul Von Berg

The Robert* and Valaree Wahler Family

Ms. Jill H. Watkins

Kent J. and Carol L. Wilken Family

Dr. David and Audrey Zinke, Brandon, Heidi & Benjamin *in memoriam

Center Staff

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Casey Reitz, President & CEO

Angelica Camarillo, Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

OPERATIONS

Brian Finck, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer•

Finance

Seila Heng, Controller•

MeiMei Chiang, Senior Accountant

Andrew Hudson, Assistant Controller

Monica Drescher, Generalist, Accounting•

Rita Mai, Staff Accountant

Information Technology

Dean Yarborough, Chief Information Officer

David Frederick, Director, Information Technology•

Samwel Basweti, Engineer, Network

Mario Hortizuela, Specialist, Systems Support

Erik Lomack, Generalist, IT Support

Dee Bierschenk, Analyst, Databases

Richard Todd, Manager, Ticketing Functional Support•

Ashley Gaddis, Functional Support, Ticketing•

Campus Operations & Facilities

David Leavenworth, Vice President, Theater Operations & Facilities•

Brian Keating, Director, Facilities and Engineering•

Max Stossier, Director, Theater Operations•

Lindy Luong, Manager, Facility Rentals

Glenn Powell, Manager, Production, Event Operations

Mary Arkfeld, Manager, Operations, Event Operations

Aidan Daguro, Assistant Manager, Production, Event Operations

Brennan Roach, Supervisor, Event Operations•

Denise Cruz, Coordinator, Production, Event Operations

Jordan Smyth, Manager, Special Projects

Dawson McDonald, Coordinator, Theater Operations

Engineering

Bryan Vojtko, Senior Building Engineer•

Richard Whitfield, Senior Building Engineer•

Bryan Murphy, Building Engineer II

Gus Aleman, Building Engineer

Sean Robertson, Building Engineer

Amber Secor, Building Engineer

Security

Michael Bogosian, Director, Security Operations

Anthony Bordon, Manager, Security Operations

Tyler Cole, Manager, Public Safety and Training•

Jaime Paz, Assistant Manager, Security

Alvin Camacho, Supervisor, Security

Shey Leir, Supervisor, Security

John Standokes, Supervisor, Security

Lee Yepez, Supervisor, Security•

HUMAN RESOURCES

Marvin Lee, Vice President, Human Resources

Maile Sagiao, Director, Human Resources

Stefani Taylor, Manager, Recruitment

Karen Duncan, Generalist, Human Resources•

Jon Gibson, HRIS Specialist

Indicates years of service:

PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION

Limor Tomer, Vice President, Programming and Production

Chris Smith, Director, Production

Stacey Myers, Manager, Attorney/Contracts•

Priscilla Reyes, Manager, Community Programming

Kelly Ornelas, Executive Assistant & Programming Coordinator•

Education & Engagement

Lisa Morabito Petersen, Vice President, Education & Engagement

Emily Neely, Director, Engagement

Cristal Ochoa, Director, Education Programs

Alexis Johnson, Senior Manager, Education Partnerships•

Chloe Saalsaa, Senior Manager, Studio D

Bethany Umbach, Senior Manager, Education Programs•

Luke Spicer, Manager, Education & Engagement Operations

Michael Mariano, Associate Manager, Education Partnerships•

Katie Nguyen, Senior Coordinator, Education Partnerships

Adriana Alvarez, Coordinator, Studio D

Joanna Huang, Coordinator, Ed. Programs

Emma Marting, Coordinator, Ed. Programs

Talia Hirsch, Associate, Ed. Partnerships

Jordyn Williams, Associate, Ed. Operations

Production

John Oliphant, Senior Director, Production and Technical•

Segerstrom Hall

Willy J Pate, Production Carpenter

Sara Broadhead, Head Electrician•

James Wilcox, Head Audio Engineer

Chris Alva, Assistant In-Charge Multicraft•

Tim Ligatti, Assistant In-Charge Carpenter•

Matthew Cadenhead, Assistant In-Charge Electrician

Michael Clifford, Assistant Carpenter

Sean Roach, Assistant Multicraft

Ariel Mouzo, Assistant Multicraft

Alexis Vasquez Riggs, Wardrobe Supervisor

Kim Robinson, Hair & Makeup Supervisor

Renée and Henry Segerstrom

Concert Hall & Samueli Theater

John Vasquez, Production Carpenter

Gregg Snider, Head Electrician•

John Downey, Head Audio Engineer•

Phil Harris, Assistant Multicraft

Eileen Jeanette, Tönmeister

Mark Cook, Assistant Electrician•

Timothy Schmidt, Assistant Audio Engineer

American Ballet Theatre

William J. Gillespie School

Susan Brooker, Artistic Director, ABT

Sarah Jones, Associate Director, ABT

Mary Dunne, Coordinator, ABT

DEVELOPMENT

Abigail Buell Sherlock, Vice President, Development

Elizabeth Kurila, Associate Vice President, Development

Courtney Dudman-Donley, Senior Director, Special Events & Donor Experience

Tyler Choi, Director, Institutional Giving

Lindsey Jacobs, Director, Gift Planning Strategies

Kay Linan Clark, Associate Director, Individual Giving

Suzanne Gregory, Associate Director, Development Operations

Johnny Eberhardt, Senior Manager, Institutional Giving

Emily Hunn, Senior Manager, Support Groups

Bernadette Ramos, Senior Manager, Donor Relations

Jamie Roff, Senior Manager, Development Systems•

April Kunowski, Manager, Planned and Major Gifts

Danielle McMahan, Manager, Special Events

Samuel Nordrum, Manager, Annual Giving

Shimin Zheng, Manager, Support Groups

Marisa Rambaran, Prospect Researcher and Development Operations

Katie Lockie, Assistant Manager, Donor Stewardship

Emily Pearce, Assistant Manager, Support Groups

Camille Slusher, Assistant Manager, Annual Giving

Sierra Detar, Special Events Officer

Olivia Vezner, Specialist, Special Events

Reina Pelky, Coordinator, Donor Relations

Jessica Salazar, Coordinator, Development Operations

Audrey Burton, Executive Assistant, Development

MARKETING & GUEST SERVICES

Lisa Middleton, Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Carla Cruz, Senior Director, Communications

Emyli Gudmundson, Senior Director, Program Marketing

Jonathan Vietze, Senior Director, Series Marketing•

Christopher Alvarez, Director, Creative Services•

Karen Drum, Director, Publications•

Anne McNiff-Gaeta, Director, Group Services•

Jennifer Burroughs, Manager, Digital Marketing

Joesan Diche, Manager, eCommerce Marketing•

Emily Doughty, Manager, Social Media

Karla Torres, Manager, Marketing Operations•

Ken Catino, Graphic Designer IV•

Marianne Luwiharto, Graphic Designer III

Jennifer Siglin, Graphic Designer III•

Susie Lopez, Specialist, Communications

William Olivieri, Specialist, Marketing & Advertising

Jacquelyn Pash, Specialist, Communications

Diana Torres, Assistant, Group Sales•

Lily Figueroa, Coordinator, Marketing

MJ Salanga, Copywriter

Ticketing

Ruth Mason, Director, Ticket Services

Karen Diche, Manager, Season Tickets•

Richard Ong, Manager, Calling Center•

Nicki Wilmot, Manager, Box Office

Evan Silveria, Assistant Manager, Box Office•

Amelia Lindqvist, Supervisor, Contact Center

Ray Madrid, Supervisor, Box Office

Sam Preshaw, Supervisor, Box Office

Hannah Schill, Supervisor, Ticket Services

Amanda Snell, Supervisor, Ticket Services

Charlotte Kenney, Lead, Ticket Services

Hailey Guerrero, Lead, Ticket Services

Ashley Isidoro, Specialist, Customer Services

Vanessa Resendiz, Specialist, Customer Services

Marcie Bernal, Receptionist•

Alberto Ponce, Coordinator, Office Services•

Audience Services

Norm Major III, Director, Audience Services•

Sue Laird, Senior Manager, Audience Services

Ashleigh Hector, Manager, Audience Services•

Alex Lum, Asst. Manager, Audience Services•

Regine Rutherfurd, Administrative Assistant, Audience Services

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