03.01.2026 | Sergio and Odair Assad Program

The Assad Brothers

60th Anniversary Farewell Tour Sunday, March 01, 2026 | 5PM Soka Performing Arts Center at Soka University of America

The Assad Brothers

PROGRAM Astor PIAZZOLLA Bandoneón & Zita

Radamés GNATTALI Valsa & Corta-Jaca

Sergio ASSAD One Week in Rio

Chácara do Céu on Monday Corcovado on Tuesday MAM on Wednesday Forró de Santa on Thursday Parque Lage on Friday Semente on Saturday Maracanã on Sunday

Paulo BELLINATI Jongo

Sergio ASSAD

Dyens en trois temps Roland au nord La chanson et Roland Roland au sud

Egberto GISMONTI

Palhaço & Baião malandro

Sergio ASSAD

Tahhiyya li ossoulina The Assad Brothers play Jeremy Cooper Guitar.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM Bandoneón & Zita from Suite Troileana (1975) ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (1921–1992)

Born in Argentina and raised in New York City, Astor Piazzolla will be forever associated with the tango, not only via his many performances, but also from his abundant compositions that incorporate the rhythms and overall affect of the tango with a wide variety of concert genres. Consider his popular Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, which views Vivaldi’s beloved four violin concertos through a tango lens in a style now known as “nuevo tango.” His works have been played by the world’s most distinguished performers, folks on the order of Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Gidon Kremer, the Kronos Quartet, Sérgio and Odair Assad, and others. Happily, we can hear both his playing and his compositions via a long series of distinguished recordings; he was in great form up until the 1990 cerebral hemorrhage that left him in a two-year coma until his death in 1992.

Piazzolla’s instrument was the bandoneón, a kind of concertina in which bellows held between the hands push air through a set of reeds that are controlled by a grid of buttons rather than a keyboard.

As a teenager in Buenos Aires in 1937, Piazzolla joined a popular tango orchestra led by bandoneón player, composer, and arranger Aníbal Troilo. His Suite Troileana, written for Sérgio and Odair Assad, pays tribute to the man who more than anyone else brought tango,

and the bandoneón, to prominence.

(It’s the bandoneón that creates the quintessential and unmistakable sound of a tango ensemble, as you can hear on Troilo’s many recordings with his Orquesta Típica.)

Bandoneón opens the suite as a tribute to Troilo’s wonderful bandoneón playing, including his luminous improvisational style and striking virtuosity. After a relatively introverted opening, it slides into a blend of crisp dances and heartfelt songs. On the evidence from Zita, Troilo’s wife must have been a captivating person indeed— chipper, alert, and delightfully energetic, but also evincing a palpable, mysterious allure.

Valse & Corta-Jaca (1981)

RADAMÉS GNATTALI (1906-1988)

Radamés Gnatalli’s pianist father was a Verdi buff; ergo his name, plus his siblings Aida and Ernani. Born to music, he practiced a substantial career as a pianist, arranger, composer, violinist, and conductor.

He did a little bit of everything— radio serials, background music, popular music, formal concerts.

As a composer he was largely self-taught, but that didn’t hinder him from building up a substantial catalog of music in numerous genres, both popular and classical.

The Suite Retratos went through a fair number of versions before arriving at the four-movement work for guitar duo that Gnattali dedicated to Sérgio and Odair Assad. Four of Brazil’s musical forefathers are portrayed in

ABOUT THE PROGRAM music written in the style of each composer.. The second of those is a waltz à la Ernesto Nazareth, one of Gnattali’s close friends and a major composer of piano music that melded classical European music with Brazilian and African idioms plus ragtime. After a quasiimprovisatory opening, it segues into a wistful, slightly melancholic waltz that soon warms up into lovely swirls and flounces.

The fourth piece honors Francisca Edwiges Neves Gonzaga, known as “Chiquinha” (1847–1935), a prodigious talent whose gender made a full career in music difficult.

Nevertheless, she persisted and ultimately succeeded. The scintillating ‘corta-jaca’ is actually a maxixe, considered a rather scandalous dance in its day.

One Week in Rio (2016) SÉRGIO ASSAD (B. 1952)

Born in São Paulo, Sérgio Assad studied guitar with a Segovia student and started composing as early as age 14. His transcriptions of music from composers ranging from Bach to Ginastera are played by guitarists worldwide, and his concert works—including ballets, concertos, and film scores— have been highly successful.

In particular he has focused on expanding the repertory for guitar duo via arrangements and new compositions.

A set of seven miniature tone poems for guitar duo, One Week in Rio, was written in 2016 for the Woch & Guzik Duo. It presents us

with an ideal entry point to Assad’s cosmopolitan, wide-ranging, and approachable style. He tells us that the piece “represents a seven-day visit to Rio de Janeiro, the most fabulous city in Brazil. Rio embodies a wide range of cultural experiences that comprise not only the local culture but also influences from different parts of the country. Rio used to be the capital of Brazil and attracted many talents from the whole country. A visitor to Rio will probably go to most of the seven places depicted in this musical representation.”

Chácara de Céu kicks things off on Monday, with this historic mansionturned-museum in the hills of the Santa Teresa neighborhood. On Tuesday comes a visit to Corcovado, the great statue of Jesus Christ that watches over the city from its high hill. On Wednesday we head for the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), an important city resource since 1948.

Thursday we head for the Lapa neighborhood and Forró de Santa, an energetic dance with striking Brazilian rhythms. Then it’s serenity on Friday with Parque Lage, the former palace and gardens, now a public park. A traditional Brazilian genre, the choros, is on order for Semente, and Maracanã concludes the visit on Sunday with Rio’s great soccer stadium and the pulsating rhythms of the samba.

Jongo (1978)

PAULO BELLINATI (B. 1950)

From his origins in São Paulo, Paulo Bellinati has travelled the world as a leading guitarist and

ABOUT THE PROGRAM composer. His prizewinning 1978 composition Jongo derives from a particular song and dance genre, said to have magical qualities, that arrived in Brazil with Angolan slaves. Threaded through with the signature cross-rhythms of Brazilian dance music, the piece positively hums with energetic joy and more than a whiff of modern jazz.

Dyens in trois temps (2021) SÉRGIO ASSAD

Tunisian-French Roland Dyens, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 61, was considered one of the greatest guitarists of his era. A phenomenal improviser, he was known to play entire recitals impromptu; he also played the Bach suites with particular distinction. He released arrangements of not only older masters such as Fernando Sor, but also jazz standards by Thelonious Monk, Edith Piaf songs, and the Gypsy stylings of Django Reinhardt.

Sérgio Assad pays tribute to his dear friend and colleague with Dyens in trois temps (Dyens in three movements), commissioned by the ChromaDuo. Assad tells us that “Roland Dyens swiftly found his place within the guitar community, not just as a player, but also as composer with a distinctive voice. His compositions, including his renowned piece, Tango en Skaï, captured the imagination of guitarists worldwide and solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the genre.”

In regard to Dyens in trois temps, Assad writes that “I sought to

capture the essence of his musical evolution. Each movement reflects a different aspect of his career, from his exploration of northern themes in Roland au Nord, which echoes his recording of jazz standards, using the same set of pieces he used in his album, to his reinterpretation of French songs in La Chanson et Roland, where I used the same set he arranged for his extraordinary album dedicated to French songs.

Finally, his passion for Brazilian music in Roland au Sud, where echoes of Tango en Skaï are woven into the fabric of the piece. It’s a tribute born out of admiration for Roland’s artistry and a deep sense of loss at his untimely departure from this world.”

Palhaço (1987) & Baião malandro (1978) EGBERTO GISMONTI (B. 1947)

Brazilian native Egberto Gismondi has practiced a long career as a composer, guitarist, and pianist. An erstwhile student of the legendary teacher Nadia Boulanger, he mastered orchestration then went on to become a self-taught guitarist. 50 albums and hundreds of compositions later, he is almost a Brazilian institution.

Clowns aren’t always rowdy or funny. Some are introverted, even wistful, as is the case with Palhaço (“Clown”). Baião malandro is a much more extroverted piece, inspired as it is by the music from Pernambuco that mixes indigenous, mestizo, African, and European music into an exuberant whole. The title gives us a good clue to the mood: it’s a slang

ABOUT THE PROGRAM term for a slick but disreputable type of neighborhood con man.

Tahhiyya li ossoulina (2007) SÉRGIO ASSAD

It opens with invocations of the fluid vocal styles of Middle Eastern music, but soon heats up with sizzling rhythms and whirling melodic arabesques. Assad writes that “Tahhiyya Li Ossoulina, which translates from the Arabic as ‘Homage to Our Roots,’ is based on Middle Eastern modes. This piece was conceived as a tribute to the composer’s grandparents, who immigrated to Brazil from Lebanon in 1895. The descendants of the first Lebanese immigrants today number as many as six million people in Brazil and have contributed greatly to the country’s development in many areas.

Tahhiyya Li Ossoulina was recorded on our album Jardim Abandonado on Nonesuch Records in 2007 and received a nomination for a Latin Grammy Award as Best Musical Composition of the Year.”

Program notes by Scott Fogelsong © 2026.

ABOUT THE ARTIST SÉRGIO GUITAR

AND

ODAIR

ASSAD

Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad have created a new standard of guitar innovation, ingenuity and expression. Their exceptional artistry and uncanny ensemble-playing come from a family rich in Brazilian musical tradition and studies under guitarist/lutenist Monina Távora,a disciple of Andrés Segovia. Their virtuosity has inspired a wide range of composers to write for them including Astor Piazzolla, Terry Riley, Radamés Gnattali, Marlos Nobre, Nikita Koshkin, Roland Dyens, Jorge Morel, Edino Krieger, and Francisco Mignone. Sérgio Assad has added to their repertoire by composing music for the duo and for various musical partners both with symphony orchestra and in recitals.

They have worked extensively with such renowned artists as Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Gidon Kremer and Dawn Upshaw. Odair is based in Brussels where he teaches at Ecole Supérieure des Arts, while Sérgio resides in Chicago.

In 2026, the Assads will celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a new album of compositions by Sérgio and a tour across North America.

The Assad Brothers began playing together at an early age and their international career began with a major prize at the 1979 Young Artists Competition in Bratislava. Their touring programs are a compelling blend of styles, periods and cultures stemming from a diverse repertoire. This includes folk, jazz and various styles of Latin music

along with classical repertoire such as transcriptions of the great Baroque keyboard literature of Bach, Rameau, and Scarlatti and adaptations of works by Gershwin, Ginastera, and Debussy.

Sérgio Assad premiered his concerto Phases with the Seattle Symphony. He is currently writing a concerto for Yo-Yo Ma to premiere in the coming seasons. The Assads have also collaborated with such notable orchestras as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.

In 2004, Sérgio and Odair arranged a special tour featuring three generations of the Assad family including their father, Jorge Assad [1924-2011], on the mandolin and the voice of their mother,Angelina Assad. GHA Records released a live recording and a DVD of the Assad family live at Brussels’ Palais des Beaux-Arts. Other highlights include being featured performers on James Newton Howard’s soundtrack to the movie Duplicity, a touring project entitled De Volta as Raizes (Back to Our Roots) with LebaneseAmerican singer Christiane Karam, percussionist Jamey Haddad, and composer/pianist Clarice Assad, a reunion of the Assad Family in Qatar and across, a tour and recording with Paquito D’Rivera called Dances from the New World, a tour with jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo, and tours with Yo-Yo Ma and other musicians

ABOUT THE ARTIST from the Silkroad Ensemble.

During the 2019-2020 season, Sérgio and his daughter Clarice Assad premiered and recorded the collaboration Archetypes with Third Coast Percussion.

The Assads have made a number of recordings on Nonesuch and GHA including Sérgio and Odair Assad Play Piazzolla and Jardim Abandonado, which both received Latin Grammys. They recorded Obrigado Brazil with Yo-Yo Ma with Sérgio arranging several of the works and were featured on Yo-Yo Ma’s chart topping release, Songs of Joy & Peace, alongside other guests as diverse as James Taylor and Dave Brubeck. Both recordings won Grammy awards.

Sérgio Assad was also nominated for two Latin Classical Grammys as a composer for his works Interchange and Maraeaipe.

In 2015, Sérgio and Odair celebrated their 50th anniversary as a duo. Their first ever performance together was in the fall of 1965 on a Brazilian television show called Boussaude.

The celebration included a 27-city tour in Brazil followed by ten more in North America, highlighted at the 92nd Street Y in New York. The Guitar Foundation of America awarded the brothers with its Lifetime Achievement Award in June 2015.

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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

SONATA ($300+) 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. Dr. and Mrs. Shigeru Chino

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY DONORS SONATA ($300+) Patricia Smoot Diane Stovall Kevin and Nella Webster-O’Grady Dr. Mark Wohlgemuth 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

John M. Rau

List current as of 2/10/2026

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 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

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

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*

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

LEAVE A LEGACY 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 SOCIETY DONORS

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 Committee Marina 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.

ABOUT THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY

ABOUT THE 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 world-class venues.

PHONE ONLINE

949.553.2422 philharmonicsociety.org

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

OFFICERS

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS

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

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