The Crown City Symphony (CCS), directed by Mr. Marvin Neumann, concludes the 2011 - 2012 season with two free concerts on May 13th and 19th.  The program features cello soloist Laszlo Mezo (bio) performing two Tchaikovsky works: Variations on a Rococo Theme and Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62, for Cello and Orchestra.

The May program:

• Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 (Conducted by Cynthia J. Nunes)
• Tchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62, for Cello and Orchestra - Laszlo Mezo, cello (bio)
• Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme - Laszlo Mezo, cello
• Grieg: Three Pieces from Sigurd Jorsalfar

More concert details are available on our Concerts page.

Crown City Symphony, under the direction of Marvin Neumann, is an outstanding local symphony with a growing reputation in the community for presenting fine soloists and familiar standards as well as new music.

Crown City Symphony has been fortunate to receive grants from Showcase House for the Arts, Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation, City of Pasadena, Los Angeles Breakfast Club, and Pasadena Arts League.  It is an all volunteer orchestra and depends on donations for all its expenses.  It was originally sponsored by the Pasadena Senior Center, but is now under the sponsorship of The Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena.

CCS concerts are made possible by the sponsorship of the Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena, and funds received through private donations.