Saturdays at 8:00 pm

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Join friends and family for an evening of easy elegance with Cal Phil at the Ambassador. Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium is an internationally acclaimed 1262 seat hall known as one of the world’s most acoustically perfect. It’s also noted for its classical beauty and elaborate finishes featuring Iranian onyx, African teak, hand woven carpets from India and splendid gold overlay. Parking is a breeze, wine and refreshments are served on the terrace before each performance…what could be more relaxing or more enjoyable than celebrating the artistry of a California Philharmonic performance and the timeless music of great composers?

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May 17, 2008
THE PLANETS

Blast off to the Death Star, save Princess Leia from Darth Vader and take a trip through the solar system—with photographic projections of the solar system from JPL, no less.

Enjoy music that spans the cosmos from our beautiful home planet, to the outskirts of our solar system and on to a galaxy far, far away!  From time immemorial, the night sky has inspired humanity to reach for the stars.  Take a trip to these far-flung destinations with Maestro Vener and Cal Phil as we explore the thrilling dimensions of creation and the imagination.  Relive your favorite moments from Star Wars through John Williams’ classic film score, experience the diverse qualities of our closest planetary neighbors with Gustav Holst’s orchestral classic, The Planets and find a whole new meaning to the word home as we premiere Cal Phil Composer-in-Residence Roger Allen Ward’s earth: you are here.  What’s more, you’ll be able to see many of the wonders of the universe as the music plays during our exciting season finale.