SPOTLIGHT

PACIFIC SYMPHONY DOES STRAUSS’ ‘DON QUIXOTE’

For many, knowledge of Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote” begins and

ends with the popular musical “Man of La Mancha.” Lesser known, but no

less powerful, is Richard Strauss’ “Don Quixote,” an orchestral work that

reinvents Spain’s dashing Don into a solo cello.

On Saturday, that cello will be skillfully played by Pacific Symphony

Orchestra principal cellist Timothy Landauer when the Orchestra brings

the piece to the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Landauer will be joined by principal viola Robert Becker, who will

portray Sancho Panza, Don Quixote’s faithful sidekick in his adventures.

Strauss’ musical work, to be conducted by Carl St. Clair, is divided

into an introduction, theme, 10 variations and a finale. The concert,

part of the Classical Connections series, will also include commentary on

the composer and his work.

FYI

Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa

When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday

Cost: $28-$32

Call: (714) 755-5799

First ever Deaf Fiesta coming to Fairgrounds

The Deaf Fiesta will debut at 10 a.m. Saturday and continue through

April 15 at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The

event, which includes everything from kids’ games and music to hobbies

and deaf technology, is meant to help bring the hearing and deaf

communities together.

FYI

Where: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

When: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 15

Cost: $16 adults, $8 children

Call: (714) 557-4886 or check out o7 https://www.deaffiesta.com.f7

PLANNING AHEAD

FOSSE

Celebrate the legacy of choreographer extraordinaire Bob Fosse when

“Fosse” comes to The Center.

Wednesday, April 18

BIKE THE BACK BAY

The Earth Resource Foundation will be hosting its second annual Earth

Day bike-a-thon along the Newport Back Bay.

Saturday, April 21

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

14: The number of awards given during the Newport Beach Film

Festival’s closing ceremony on Thursday.