Pacific Symphony’s Lunar New Year Concert and Celebration
KUDOS Newport Beach Staff
Pacific Symphony’s fourth annual Lunar New Year Concert, generously sponsored by Ling and Charlie Zhang, was preceded by a festive champagne reception and sumptuous dinner for 200 guests at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The Pan-Asian dinner, catered by Chef Joachim Splichal’s Patina Catering, was accompanied by Lunar New Year entertainment. Proceeds benefited the symphony’s artistic, education and community engagement programs.
Lunar New Year Chair Mei Yan ChangLongtime symphony supporter Ruth Ann Evans with Lunar New Year Co-Chair Carol ChoiPacifc Symphony President John Fosyte, Lunar New Year Co-Chair Michelle Horowitz, Lunar New Year Chair Charlie Zhang, David HorowitzElla He, playing the guzheng during dinnerPacific Symphony Concertmaster Dennis Kim performing with the Pacific Symphony and Carl St.Clair conductingEmma He, performing on the bamboo flute on stage
