Pacific Symphony opened its 40th anniversary season with a festive gala dinner in Samueli Theater, where the symphony’s triumphs were lauded and symphony musicians and the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation honored. The grand opening performance in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall drew raves all-round, with the evening netting $220,000 for symphony programs. Photography Doug Gifford, Carla Rhea
Charlie and Ling Zhang, Opening Night Chairs Eugene and Carol Choi, Anne Shih, PS President John Forsyte and his wife Michele 
Charlie and Ling Zhang, Opening Night Chairs Eugene and Carol Choi, Anne Shih, PS President John Forsyte and his wife Michele 
Representing the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation are Susie Perry, Alda Inveiss and Jason Poulsen, and Sandy Segerstrom Daniels.j 
Van Cliburn gold medal pianist Olga Kern performing the famous Rachmaninoff Third piano concerto with Maestro Carl St.Clair conducting the orchestra 
Concertmaster Dennis Kim and Principal Violist Meredith Crawford perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante 
Greg Bates and Joann Leatherby, Board Chair 
Dave and Jaynine Warner 
Lynn & Doug Freeman. 
Larry and Dee Higby. 
Pacific Symphony President John Forsyte and Kathryn Cenci, representing South Coast Plaza, 40th Anniversary Opening Night Presenting Sponsor 
Victoria and David Collins 
Anoosheh and Alan Oskouian