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SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2015-2016 SEASON

For complete and up-to-date program information on each of these performances, please see our website: www.performingarts.soka.edu

SOKA PRESENTS: SYMPHONIES ON TOUR SERIES

Experience history and discover the newest trends and preeminent artists in classical music with this 3-show series of prominent symphony orchestras from around the US.

Tickets: $59 ($49 student/senior)

Package: 3 US Symphony Performances

Package Price: $117 ($87 student/senior)

Package Savings: $60 (34-40%)

Configuration: Concert

Sarah Chang


Handel and Haydn Society

The Bicentennial Celebration Tour

WED . OCT 14 . 2015 . 8 PM

Harry Christophers, Artistic Director and Conductor

Aisslinn Nosky, Director and Violin

Founded in Boston in 1815, H+H is considered America’s oldest continuously performing arts organization and celebrates its Bicentennial throughout 2015. Program includes works by Handel, Vivaldi and Bach.

Handel and Haydn Society St. Louis Symphony

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

TUE . NOV 10 . 2015 . 8 PM

Jahja Ling, Conductor

Sarah Chang, Violin

Since age eight, Chang has performed with the greatest orchestras, conductors and accompanists internationally in a career spanning 20 years. Program includes works by Greenstein, Bruch and Tchaikovsky.

St. Louis Symphony

WED . JAN 27 . 2016 . 7:30 PM

David Robertson, Music Director

The seven-time Grammy-winning orchestra fuses a rich history with exhilarating vision to inspire and enthrall audiences and fellow musicians alike. Program includes works by John Adams and Mahler.

These 70-minute, informal concerts by the Pacific Symphony are perfect for newbies to the classical music scene. Conductor Carl St.Clair discusses the works being presented for a friendly environment of listening and learning. This season will feature Mozart’s duo concertos, as well as his final three symphonies.


Package: 3 Pacific Symphony Performances




SOKA PRESENTS: SUNDAYS @SOKA SERIES WITH PACIFIC SYMPHONY

THIS YEAR: AN ALL MOZART PROGRAM

Rachel Lee Priday


Pacific Symphony with Anne-Marie

McDermott

SUN . NOV 15 . 2015 . 3 PM

Award-winning American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott and one of her outstanding protégés will be the featured soloists for Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos. Program will also include Symphony No. 39.

SOKA PRESENTS: SUNDAYS @SOKA SERIES WITH PACIFIC SYMPHONY


Anne-Marie McDermott Benjamin Smolen Juan-Miguel HernandezGrace Browning

Pacific Symphony with Benjamin Smolen

& Grace Browning

SUN . JAN 17 . 2016 . 3 PM

Program will be Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp with local flutist Benjamin Smolen and the newly appointed Principal Harpist of the Dallas Opera Grace Browning, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40.

Pacific Symphony with Rachel Lee

Priday & Juan-Miguel Hernandez

SUN . APR 17 . 2016 . 3 PM

Program will be Mozart’s Concertante for Violin and Viola with violinist Priday who trained with Itzhak Perlman at Julliard and violist Hernandez of the legendary Fine Arts Quartet, and Symphony No. 41.

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Jean-Yves Thibaudet

SUN . NOV 1 . 2015 . 3 PM


Solo Piano. With the rare ability to combine poetic musical sensibilities and dazzling technical prowess, Thibaudet is one of today’s most sought-after soloists. Program includes works by Schumann and Ravel.

SOKA PRESENTS: CHAMBER SERIES

Enjoy the superior acoustics of our venue to the fullest with these seven intimate concerts for classical music lovers. This season includes four solo piano recitals, a piano trio, a string quartet and an ensemble with traditional Chinese instruments.

Tickets: (individually priced)

Package: 7 Chamber Music Performances


Package Savings: $63-78 (25-27%)

Configuration: Thrust

Please note: dates, times, artists and soloists subject to change.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet


Red Chamber

SAT . NOV 7 . 2015 . 8 PM


Playing on ancient Chinese instruments, Red Chamber straddles traditional and contemporary, East and West, whether performing Chinese “plucked string” repertoire, or American bluegrass and jazz fusion.

Gabriela Martinez

SUN . JAN 31 . 2016 . 3 PM

Tickets : $39 ($29 student/senior)

Solo Piano. Versatile, daring and insightful, Venezuelan Martinez is establishing an international reputation for her talent. Program: Rachmaninoff, Visconti, Beethoven, Adam Schoenberg and Szymanowski.

Richard Goode

SUN . MAR 6 . 2016 . 3 PM


Solo Piano. Acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music, Goode has been hailed for performances of tremendous depth and expressiveness. Program: Bach.


Richard GoodeRed Chamber Gabriela Martinez

SOKA PRESENTS: CHAMBER SERIES CONTINUED

Tickets: (individually priced)

Package: 7 Chamber Music Performances


Package Savings: $63-78 (25-27%)


Brentano String Quartet


Gomyo/Poltéra/Pohjonen Trio

SAT . MAR 12 . 2016 . 8 PM


World-renowned classical musicians, violinist Karen Gomyo, cellist Christian Poltéra and pianist Juho Pohjonen, unite for a program highlighting Slavic music, including works by Haydn, Janácek and Dvorák.

Brentano String Quartet

SAT . APR 9 . 2016 . 8 PM


Artists-in-Residence at Yale University since 2014, at Princeton University 14 years prior, “The Brentano String Quartet…is something special” (The New York Times). Program: Bach, Britten and Mendelssohn.

Karen Gomyo Christian Poltéra Juho Pohjonen Yuja Wang

Yuja Wang

TUES . MAY 3 . 2016 . 8 PM


Solo piano. Praised for her technique, insight, fresh interpretations and charismatic stage presence, Wang’s performance celebrates the 15th anniversary of the opening of Soka University in Aliso Viejo.

Sara Gazarek & Josh Nelson

FRI . SEP 25 . 2015 . 8 PM

Vocalist Gazarek’s top flight interpretations of the vast and varied American songbook are buoyed by the sensitivity of Nelson’s supple command of the piano; they have transfixed audiences worldwide.

SOKA PRESENTS: JAZZ FESTIVAL SERIES

Josh Nelson & Sara Gazarek

Soka Jazz Festival is the hottest jazz musicians performing standards and new works in a world-class venue in one weekend. Presented in cooperation with Bluport Jazz.


Package: 4 Jazz Festival Performances



Configuration: Quasi-Thrust

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Kenny BurrellRon Escheté Ruben Estrada

The Ron Escheté Trio

SAT . SEP 26 . 2015 . 3 PM

Escheté, the consummate master of the seven-string guitar is joined by bassist Luther Hughes and drummer Kendall Kay to form this formidable trio and render mainstream jazz with a refreshing new texture.

The Ruben Estrada Sextet

SAT . SEP 26 . 2015 . 8 PM

Led by vibist Ruben of The Estrada Brothers, which has a 60-year history of musical performance, this Latin jazz sextet’s music is inspired by Lionel Hampton, Tito Puente and, most importantly, Cal Tjader.

Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra Unlimited

SUN . SEP 27 . 2015 . 3 PM

Kenny Burrell, Artistic Director

Detroit-born Burrell, currently Distinguished Professor, Director of Jazz Studies at UCLA, heads the swinging large ensemble dedicated to classic jazz repertoire, as well as new works by band members.


Please note: dates, times, artists and soloists subject to change.

Jazz for jazz-lovers! Soka’s ongoing Jazz Monsters Series presents the most talented new and established artists in jazz.


Package: 5 Jazz Monsters Performances




An Evening @ Birdland with Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz

Orchestra

SUN . NOV 8 . 2015 . 7 PM

This Grammy-winning ensemble, led by pianist, composer and director O’Farrill, blends the drama of big band jazz, Latin music culture and the virtuosity of 18 of the world’s most accomplished musicians.

Don Menza Quartet

FRI . JAN 22 . 2016 . 8 PM

Formerly of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show Band, Menza is a powerful tenor saxophonist with a dynamic and distinctive sound and style. His compositions are standard repertoire for jazz ensembles worldwide.

SOKA PRESENTS: JAZZ MONSTERS SERIES

Arturo O’Farrill Don Menza Kenny Barron Tom Harrell


Kenny Barron Trio

FRI . FEB 19 . 2016 . 8 PM

Pianist Barron, a 2010 NEA Jazz Master, mesmerizes audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. He is joined by Kiyoshi Kitagawa on bass and Johnathan Blake on drums.

Delfeayo & Ellis Marsalis Quartet The Last Southern Gentlemen Tour

FRI . MAR 4 . 2016 . 8 PM

Built on the intimacy of American ballads and the trombone’s expressive mimicry of the human voice, this performance is a firm acknowledgment of the existence and importance of these sweet, gentle sounds.

A Tribute to Tom Harrell

FRI . APR 8 . 2015 . 8 PM

A celebration with trumpeters Harrell, Sean Jones and Ron Stout; pianists Kenny Werner and Larry Vuckovich; bassist Ugonna Okegwo, drummer Johnathan Blake, saxophonist Joe Lovano and vocalist Judi Silvano.

Ellis & Delfeayo Marsalis

SOKA PRESENTS: WORLD MUSIC

Soka Performing Arts Center brings you the best emerging and established artists from around the globe.


Kenny Endo Ensemble 40th Anniversary Tour

SAT . NOV 21 . 2015 . 8 PM


An accomplished taiko artist and stunning performer, Endo’s adventurous spirit explores musical influences like funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban and Hawaiian. The ensemble performs on vibes, drums, koto and flute.

The Peking Acrobats 30th Anniversary North

American Tour & Year of the Monkey Celebration

FRI . JAN 8 . 2016 . 8 PM


China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts, joined by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, dazzle with their 2,000-year-old tradition of acrobatics.

Emeline Michel

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SOKA PRESENTS: SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT

Taimane and Kalei World Tour

SAT . FEB 6 . 2016 . 3 PM


Celebrating 100 years of ukulele legacy, Kamaka ukulele artists Taimane Gardner and Kalei Gamiao are at the forefront of today’s ukulele revolution, performing a varied repertoire from Bach to Led Zeppelin.

International Guitar Night

SAT . FEB 13 . 2016 . 8 PM


IGN founder Brian Gore will be joined by three of Europe’s finest acoustic guitarists: Gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt, contemporary fingerstyle innovator Mike Dawes and multi-genre showman Andre Krengel.

globalFEST On the Road Creole Carnival

SUN . APR 3 . 2016 . 7 PM


Featuring three outstanding global acts: Emeline Michel, hailed as the reigning Queen of Haitian Song; Casuarina, one of the most respected samba bands of Brazil; and YouTube sensation Brushy One String.


Storm Large and Kirill Gerstein

FRI . APR 1 . 2016 . 8 PM


The sensational chanteuse Large and internationally renowned pianist Gerstein perform American songbook classics, delivering a compelling mix of smoldering seduction, edgy humor and unquestionable class.

Kenny Endo Peking Acrobats

Taimane Gardner Andre Krengel

Storm Large

Hosted and presented by Soka University, these events are intended to welcome the local community to the beautiful campus; priced for family enjoyment.

Soka University Faculty Recital

SPRING . 2016 . TBA

Tickets: $5 general admission

Traditional and new music performed and created by our multi-talented faculty, featuring Michael Golden, Allison Johnson, Wan-Chin Chang, Erica Turrell and Alfred Lang - an affordable introduction to music!

Soka University’s 15th Annual

International Festival

SAT . MAY 7 . 2016 . 10:30 AM

Tickets: Admission is Free! Parking: $10

Soka University’s International Festival features more than 900 international musicians and dancers performing continuously on three stages. International food! Part of OC’s Imagination Celebration.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

SOKA UNIVERSITY EVENTS

These performances are rental events presented by or in conjunction with community and professional organizations. Whether you’re looking for something with a little more variety, something for the whole family, or for a specific genre of music (Opera!) you will find it here. Soka discounts and special offers may not apply to Community Connections events; call the Box Office to confirm.

International Festival Dancers

South Coast Symphony presents:

A Night at the Opera

FRI . DEC 4 . 2015 . 8 PM

Tickets: $20-45 (based on location)


The unstuffy symphony for the OC presents an evening of opera arias, duets, trios and quartets featuring a 70-member orchestra conducted by Barry Silverman. Soloist will be announced at a later date.

The All-American Boys Chorus presents:

Sounds of Christmas

SUN . DEC 13 . 2015 . 4 PM

Tickets: prices TBA, on sale October 1


It wouldn’t be Christmas without beautiful singing and lots of fun, and The All-American Boys Chorus can serve both in generous helpings. All your favorite seasonal songs, served with style and a smile.

Artbeat presents: In the Mood: A 1940s

Musical Revue

WED . FEB 24 . 2016 . 7:30 PM



Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” to “Tuxedo Junction” and get “In the Mood” to hear a “Moonlight Serenade” performed by a 13-piece big band and six singer-dancers with some hot boogie woogie!

South Coast Symphony presents:

Young Stars of the Future

FRI . FEB 26 . 2016 . 8 PM



The unstuffy symphony for the OC presents an event featuring local prodigy Umi Garrett performing Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, and The All-American Boys Chorus under the direction of Wesley Martin.


South Orange County School of the Arts presents:

Opera Night Gala

SUN . MAR 20 . 2016 . 5:30 PM

Tickets: TBA


A showcase of arias, duets and ensemble numbers from the world of opera and operetta. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments, art exhibit, silent auction and raffle. Performance starts at 7 p.m.

Chamber Music |OC presents: Cél3bration – Trio Céleste

Album Release Party

SUN . APR 24 . 2016 . 3 PM

Tickets: $20 ($5 student, $15 senior)


Together with Soka PAC, CMOC presents Trio Céleste performing works of Beethoven, Dvorák and a revolutionary collaborative project that bridges the gap between new and old: The Beethoven Variation Project.

presents: Guerrilla Rhapsody Music Series

Friday, September 18, 2015 at 8 p.m.Friday, October 16, 2015 at 8 p.m.Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8 p.m.Friday, February 12, 2016 at 8 p.m.Friday, March 25, 2016 at 8 p.m.Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 8 p.m.Tickets: $25Location: Soka Black Box TheatreTenPints presents an eclectic mix of music including indie, rock, dance, hip hop, folk and world in a six-concert series. See www.tenpintsent.com for artists.

Four shows of popular and Broadway-style music presented by Evans Associates, a Community Connections presenter. Soka discounts and special offers may not apply to Community Connections events; call the Box Office to confirm.

Single Tickets: $39-49 (based on location)

Package: 4 Evans Associates Presentations

Package Price: $136-176 (based on location)



EVANS ASSOCIATES SERIES

The Magic of the Klezmer

SUN . OCT 18 . 2015 . 3 PM

Evans Associates presents a journey of Jewish soul music with a Latin American vibe, featuring the band Klezmer Juice and clarinetist Gustavo Bulgach performing vibrant traditional and original tunes.

Four by Four

SUN . JAN 24 . 2016 . 3 PM

Evans Associates presents the OC premiere of the smash hit musical Four by Four, a tribute show celebrating the legendary music of The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bee Gees and Motown, all in one show!

That’s Life! A Toast to Sinatra on his 100th Birthday

SUN . FEB 28 . 2016 . 3 PM

Celebrating the iconic singer’s centennial, this event features the great Sinatra songbook with expert vocals by Scott Coulter, Lee Lessack and John Boswell and is presented by Evans Associates.

America’s Neil Diamond Live!

SUN . MAY 1 . 2016 . 3 PM

Evans Associates presents this tribute concert starring Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year Jay White and his big band in honor of Diamond’s 50th year in show business. Diamond says, “Jay’s the best!”

Klezmer Juice

Purchase online: www.performingarts.soka.edun Click on the TICKETS tab in the left navigation sidebar. – Click on the Buy Tickets button if you’re ready to purchase tickets – Click on the Buy Package button if you’re ready to buy a themed Soka series package – Click on the Create Your Own button if you’re ready to bundle a minimum of 4 Soka-presented events and SAVE! – Returning customers can click on the MyTickets Account link to log in to their account

n To see our full listing of events, click on the CALENDAR tab in the left navigation sidebar. – Select the event you want to learn more about – Click on the Buy Tickets button at the bottom of the event page when you’re ready to purchase

Visit the Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. n Box Office is also open one hour prior to scheduled performance times on performance days. Closed on major holidays.n Our Box Office is located on the southeast side of the Performing Arts Center building on the Soka University campus at 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.

Order by phone: 949.480.4ART (4278)n Leave a clear voice message when Box Office is closed.n Have this information ready: promotional offers or coupon codes, the event for which you want tickets, number of patrons in your party and whether any require ADA/accessible seating, your full name and phone number, and your payment method.

Soka Performing Arts Center utilizes the Tickets.com ticketing system. Only Tickets.com tickets are valid for entry to our events.

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METHODS OF PAYMENT AND DELIVERY OPTIONS

Methods of Payment:

n Cash

n Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

n Checks made payable to: “Soka University of America”

Delivery Options: A physical ticket is mandatory for entry to any event

n Will Call: We keep your physical tickets at the Box Office, and make them available for pick up during normal business hours or one hour prior to your event (recommended option). Will Call tickets are only released to the designated purchasing-patron. Please notify us if other guests will be using or picking up your tickets.

n Electronic: By providing an accurate email address, downloadable tickets will be sent to you that you can print at home. Your receipt and ticket email should arrive within 24 hours.

n Mail to Me: Physical tickets can be sent to you via USPS to any location within the 50 states. We apologize that we are unable to ship to any locations considered “International” such as Guam, Puerto Rico, etc. This option is not available for transactions within 10 days of the event to prevent shipping delays.

POLICIES AND DEFINITIONS

Tickets for Children: Regardless of age, everyone attending an event must have a ticket and sit in a seat. Lap-sitting for young children without a ticket is not permitted. Most performances are not recommended for children under 5.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. No refunds on tickets will be provided unless an event is canceled and not rescheduled. All performers, programs and seating configurations are subject to change without prior notice.

Exchanges: Ticket exchanges are permitted to the original purchaser prior to the start of the event. All exchanges are subject to availability and a modest fee may be applied for some exchange transactions.

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Thrust Configuration: Max. Capacity 1,032 persons

All removable-seating sections installed.

Concert Configuration: Max. Capacity 915 persons

No SL or SR seating sections and no rows AA or BB in SC section.

Quasi-Thrust Configuration: Max. Capacity 944 persons

No SL or SR seating sections but includes rows AA and BB in SC section.

Lost/forgotten ticket: Reprinting lost or forgotten tickets may require a modest fee.

Buying tickets for another party: Please notify the Box Office prior to the event day with the name of the person who is authorized to claim and use the tickets.

Buying tickets when the Box Office is closed: Buy tickets online up to 2 hours before the event. You can also buy tickets at the Box Office when it opens one hour before the event. Every attempt will be made to return urgent voice messages prior to events on weekends.

Seniors: Patrons who are 62 years of age or better.

Students: Must present a valid Student I.D. card, or be obviously of school-age (under 18 years old) and accompanied by an adult.

ADA POLICIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS: Soka Performing

Arts Center is in full compliance with ADA/ADAAA law in that:

n ADA compliant parking spaces are available with wheelchair/stair-free access

to the Center.

n All lobby, restrooms and backstage areas of the Center are fully accessible.

n ADA compliant seating is available on all three floors within the Center.

n All levels of the Center are elevator accessible.

n Each wheelchair-friendly ADA-space (without a chair) in the audience

has three or more assigned Companion Seats immediately adjacent.

n Assisted Listening Devices are available for loan during performances, free of charge.

n American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available with 7-days advance notice.

Please note: The Center provides significant guidance and resources to

assist our third-party presenters with their ADA/ADAAA responsibilities

in the distribution of tickets. In the event of seating errors, we will do

our utmost to resolve issues in a timely and sensitive manner.

Patrons who wish to transfer from a wheelchair into a seat at the Center

for an event are asked to call the Box Office prior to or immediately after

their transaction to ensure the best ticketing and seating experience.

Wheelchair/accessible seating is a protected right under federal ADA/

ADAAA law. The Center reserves the right to reasonable inquiries to prevent

the fraudulent purchase of tickets by patrons without a disability, and to

adjust seating in the case of errors, with no discounts or refunds.

CONFIGURATIONS:

The Center has a flexible layout for audience seating in up to 12 sections on three floors. Events occur in the configuration that best fits the staging and technical needs of the program, and provides the optimal view for audience members. Refer to the event listings for the configuration of each event, it may affect available sections for ticketing.

Not all seating sections will be available for all performances. Consult the online seating map for each event to view available seats, or call the box office at 949.480.4278.

SEAT MAP & KEYCode Section Name Access Door Floor

SC Stage Center 1 or 2 1

SL Stage Left 1 1

SR Stage Right 2 1

PC Plaza Center 3 or 4 2

PL Plaza Left 3 2

PR Plaza Right 4 2

PSL Plaza Side-Left 3 or 5 2

PSR Plaza Side-Right 4 or 6 2

P-Rear Plaza Rear 5 or 6 2

LC Loge Center 7 or 8 3

LL Loge Left 7 3

LR Loge Right 8 3

Community Connections Events are listed on pages 16-17. Certain restrictions may apply.

1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 | 949.480.4278 | [email protected] | www.performingarts.soka.edu

See pages 16-17. Certain restrictions may apply.

September

18 | TenPints Entertainment Event

25 | Soka Jazz Festival: Sara Gazarek & Josh Nelson

26 | (3PM) Soka Jazz Festival: The Ron Escheté Trio

26 | (8PM) Soka Jazz Festival: The Ruben Estrada Sextet

27 | Soka Jazz Festival: Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra Unlimited

October

14 | Handel and Haydn Society


18 | Evans Associates’ The Magic of the Klezmer

November

1 | Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Solo Piano


7 | Red Chamber

8 | Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

10 | San Diego Symphony Orchestra

15 | Sundays at Soka with Pacific Symphony with Anne-Marie McDermott

21 | Kenny Endo Ensemble

December

4 | South Coast Symphony’s A Night at the Opera

13 | The All-American Boys Chorus’ Sounds of Christmas

January

8 | The Peking Acrobats

17 | Sundays at Soka with Pacific Symphony: Benjamin Smolen & Grace Browning

22 | Don Menza Quartet

24 | Evans Associates’ Four by Four

27 | St. Louis Symphony

31 | Gabriela Martinez, Solo Piano

February

6 | Taimane and Kalei World Tour


13 | International Guitar Night

19 | Kenny Barron Trio

24 | In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Revue

26 | South Coast Symphony’s Young Stars of the Future

28 | Evans Associates’ That’s Life! A Toast to Sinatra on his 100th Birthday

March

4 | Delfeayo & Ellis Marsalis Quartet: The Last Southern Gentlemen Tour

6 | Richard Goode, Solo Piano

12 | Gomyo/Poltéra/Pohjonen Trio

20 | SOCSA’s Opera Night Gala


April

1 | Storm Large and Kirill Gerstein

3 | globalFEST On the Road: Creole Carnival

8 | A Tribute to Tom Harrell

9 | Brentano String Quartet


17 | Sundays at Soka with Pacific Symphony with Rachel Lee Priday & Juan-Miguel Hernandez

24 | CMOC’s Cél3bration - Trio Céleste Album Release Party

May

1 | Evans Associates’ America’s Neil Diamond Live!

3 | Yuja Wang, Solo Piano

7 | Soka University’s 15th Annual International Festival

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SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2015-2016 … PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2015-2016 SEASON. For complete and up-to-date program information on each of these performances, ... Kenny Burrell,