Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Symphony is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 90th Anniversary Season, promising a diverse array of captivating performances to delight audiences of all ages and tastes.

Music Director Eckart Preu states, “The upcoming season promises to be one of the most dynamic yet, featuring a stellar lineup of classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and engaging concerts for families. From beloved classics to innovative new works, Long Beach Symphony is dedicated to providing unforgettable musical experiences for the Long Beach community and beyond.”

Highlights of the 2024-25 90th Anniversary Season include:

Classical Series Opening Night: Kicking off the 90th Anniversary season in style, Opening Night promises an evening of elegance and enchantment, featuring world-class musicians and captivating performances. The series opens with the first piece ever played by the Long Beach Symphony, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and the season closes with the finale from 90 years ago, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4.

Pops Series: From Sinatra to Women of Rock, the Pops Series offers a delightful mix of popular music genres, guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages. With large screens and dance floors on either side of the stage, audiences enjoy the indoor picnicking, fun concert-going atmosphere.

Family Concerts: Designed with families in mind, the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert series provides a fun and interactive introduction to the world of orchestral music, inspiring the next generation of music lovers. Twice annually, they are offered in early Fall and late Spring.

“We are thrilled to present our 2024-25 season lineup, which features an exciting mix of eras, styles, and genres,” said Kelly Ruggirello, President of Long Beach Symphony. “Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or experiencing orchestral music for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in our upcoming season.”

Customized subscriptions for the 2024-25 season starting at $104, and individual tickets starting at just $34 are now available for purchase at https://LongBeachSymphony.org.

For more information about Long Beach Symphony and to view the full calendar for the 2024-25 season, please visit https://longbeachsymphony.org/calendar-2024-25/.

For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact Sue Moylan, [email protected]

About Long Beach Symphony: Founded in 1934, Long Beach Symphony is a leading cultural institution dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and communities through the transformative power of music. With a rich history spanning 90 years, Long Beach Symphony is committed to excellence in artistic performance, education, and community engagement.

The Classical Series. All concerts are conducted by Music Director Eckart Preu at the Terrace Theater. Performances start at 7:30PM

Oct 05, 2024 -  A NEW WORLD – Celebrating Long Beach Symphony’s 90th Anniversary! with Adam Richardson, Baritone

BEETHOVEN - Egmont Overture, Op. 84 (1st piece LBSO performed in 1934)

ANNA CLYNE - Quarter Days WEST COAST PREMIERE

DVO?ÁK/FISHER - “Goin’ Home”

DVO?ÁK - Symphony No. 9, “From The New World”

Nov 09, 2024 - Gershwin & Friends with Clayton Stephenson, Piano

JESSIE MONTGOMERY - Coincident Dances

WILLIAM GRANT STILL - Symphony No. 5 “Western Hemisphere”

GERSHWIN - Piano Concerto in F Major

Feb 01, 2025 - Bluegrass & Beethoven with Tessa Lark, Violin

MARQUEZ - Danzon No. 2

MICHAEL TORKE - Sky

BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 1

Mar 08, 2025 - Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval

ADAM SCHOENBERG - Cool Cat

GERSHWIN - Cuban Overture

HINDEMITH - Symphonic Metamorphosis

SANDOVAL - Concerto for Trumpet No. 2

RACHMANINOFF (Arr. Bob Barrett) - Themes from Piano Concerto No. 2

Jun 07, 2025 - Love Stories with Gau Can, Violin; Modern Apsara, Dancers; Master Ho Pin Peat Ensemble, Instrumentalists

TRADITIONAL - Dancers/Pin Peat Ensemble

CHINARY UNG - Water Rings, Overture

HE ZHANHAO & CHEN GANG - The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto

TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 4

The Pops Series. All concerts take place at the Long Beach Arena/Pacific Ballroom.  Performances start at 7:30PM. Patrons are welcome to bring picnic dinners or pre-order catering. Dance floors are available at the sides of the stage.

Sep 28, 2024 - Endless Summer - America's Beach Boys Experience!

Morihiko Nakahara, Conductor; Endless Summer, Band

Nov 02, 2024 - Kings of Soul

Herb Smith, Conductor; Michael Lynche, Chester Gregory, Darren Lorenzo, Vocals

Feb 22, 2025 - Women of Rock

Susie Seiter, Conductor; Women Rock, Vocals

Mar 22, 2025 - Sinatra, Elvis, and MORE! with Matt Mauser

Eckart Preu, Conductor; Matt Mauser, Vocals

May 10, 2025 - Electric Avenue: 80's MTV Dance Party

Evan Roider, Conductor; Electric Avenue, Band