The Philharmonic Society
of Orange County has updated its 2020-21 season, including the addition of new
artists, digital initiatives to further the reach of its musical and
educational offerings, and an optimistic intent to resume in-person performances
in the spring.
Diversity and a spotlight on historically
underrepresented communities and voices in classical music will serve as a key
focal point of the Philharmonic Society’s fall programming, culminating in
December with a multi-day “Triumph Over Adversity” Festival curated by
musicians and brothers Anthony and Demarre McGill. Additional fall highlights
include the addition of a virtual Moon Festival Celebration with pipa virtuoso
Wu Man, and appearances by violinist Hilary Hahn as well as cello-piano sibling
duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason as the Philharmonic Society’s inaugural
Virtual Artists-in-Residence.
Contingent on approval by public health and safety
officials, the Philharmonic Society plans to resume in-person concerts in
spring 2021 with a revised lineup of performances. Several concerts scheduled
in the Philharmonic Society’s originally planned season were impacted by tour
cancellations due to restrictions on international travel and venue closures,
and the Philharmonic Society is actively working towards reengaging these
performances in future seasons.
There will be free virtual concerts as well as paid ones and some three-concert packages for $50.
For programming details, visit https://philharmonicsociety.org/2021season/.