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Presented by Soka Performing Arts Center
2/21/2027
 Now in its 56th season, the Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble spotlight both new and returning members in an exciting concert led by Johannes Müller Stosch and Lucy Lu—marking the start of an ambitious year of performances and engagements.
PROGRAM
Orange County Youth String Ensemble
Kirt MOSIER: Flight of the Ice Dragon
MENDELSSOHN (arr. Jason Librande): Hebrides Overture
MOZART:Divertimento in F major, K. 138
Orange County Youth Symphony
BEETHOVEN: Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 5 in C minor
TCHAIKOVSKY: Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
Performances by Concerto Competition winners to be announced
JOHANNES MÜLLER STOSCH
Music Director and OCYS Conductor
Johannes Müller Stosch is a passionate educator, mentor, and conductor, dedicated to shaping the next generation of orchestral musicians. As Music Director and Conductor of the Orange County Youth Symphony (OCYS), he leads one of California’s premier youth orchestras, inspiring young musicians through exceptional training and transformative performance experiences. Since his appointment in 2019, he has expanded OCYS’s artistic vision, fostering excellence in symphonic repertoire, collaboration, and community engagement. In 2024, OCYS embarked on a landmark international tour, performing in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, showcasing the orchestra’s talent on the global stage.
LUCY LU
OCYSE Conductor & OCYS String Coach
Lucy Lu is an active teacher, soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Ms. Lu’s performances took her to several cities around the United States, China, and Europe to play in some of the greatest concert halls. She served as Concertmaster of the Bellflower Symphony Orchestra Collective of Orange Country and is the 1st violinist of Plaz?a String Quartet. Ms. Lu has performed with the Nie’Er Symphony Orchestra in China, Four Seasons Youth Orchestra, LA Chamber Choir, and Celestial Opera Company as a violin soloist and has performed at places such as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Cerritos Performing Art Center, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Musco Center of the Arts, Carpenter Performing Arts Center in the Los Angeles area. Ms. Lu also performs with the Dana Point Symphony Orchestra, Millennium Choir and Orchestra, Corona Symphony, La Mirada Symphony, and Rio Honda Symphony Orchestra.
Venue Soka Performing Arts Center
Soka University of America
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
Details Regions: Orange County
Categories: Music > Classical
Event Phone: 949-480-4278 Performance Dates 2/21/2027Sunday, 02/21/2027
Performance Times Sun, Feb 21, 2027 | 3:00pm-5pm
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