Long Beach Symphony: Passion & Tragedy

The Long Beach Symphony presents this concert in its Classical Series during the 2025-26 season. For Classical Series subscriptions, visit the LBSO website.

Eckart Preu, Conductor

Featured artist: Fei-Fei, piano

Sydney Guillaume - Lavil Okap
Chopin Piano - Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21
Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Bernstein - West Side Story Symphonic Dances

We open the season with Sydney Guillaume’s Lavil Okap, a vibrant celebration of Haitian rhythms that brings the energy of Cap-Haïtien to the concert hall. Composer Guillaume will be present, making this a truly unique event. Next, enjoy Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with the brilliant Fei-Fei Dong, who captivates with both virtuosity and vulnerability. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture follows, blending lush orchestration with Shakespearean drama, creating a powerful emotional journey. The evening concludes with Bernstein’s West Side Story Symphonic Dances, bringing beloved tunes like "America" and "Maria" to life with explosive energy. Don’t miss this dynamic mix of classical elegance, passion, and Broadway brilliance—an experience you’ll remember!

Doors open at 6:00 PM when your relaxed and transformative evening begins. Come early and enjoy the dazzling fountains and glowing fire pits of the Terrace Theater. Delight in a live prelude ensemble in the lobby, and at 6:30PM, deepen your concert experience with Eckart Preu’s Pre-Concert Talk offering insights into the evening’s program. For the perfect finishing touch, feel free to “Sip & Enjoy” your favorite beverage right inside the concert hall as your take in this extraordinary music.