Long Beach Symphony: Pepe Romero Returns

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: Pepe Romero, guitar

Gabriela Lena Frank - Elegia Andina for Orchestra
Joaquín Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez
Handel - Water Music Suites 1 & 2

Join us for the return of the legendary guitarist Pepe Romero! With artistry and warmth, Pepe’s performances are nothing short of magical. He will bring to life Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most beloved of all guitar concertos. This masterpiece transports us to Spain with its lively rhythms and the breathtakingly beautiful second movement—a haunting, unforgettable melody.

The evening begins with Elegia Andina by Gabriela Lena Frank, a captivating orchestral work inspired by the sounds of the Andean pan flute, evoking a vivid journey through the rainforest.

For the grand finale, we present Handel’s Water Music, a festive and regal Baroque masterpiece originally performed on the River Thames for King George I. Overflowing with joyful dances and bold brass fanfares, this timeless work will leave you uplifted and exhilarated.

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.