Entangled in Passion

The Long Beach Symphony performs Entangled in Passion at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026 — a night of orchestral fire featuring Ravel's Bolero, Strauss' Don Juan, and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. Eckart Preu, ConductorMichelle Cann, Piano Program RavelBolero StraussDon Juan RachmaninoffPiano Concerto No. 2 Entangled in Passion invites audiences on a sweeping musical journey through intensity, romance, and rhythmic drive. Experience Ravel’s hypnotic Bolero, a masterwork of repeating motifs and escalating energy. Feel the dramatic boldness of Strauss’ Don Juan, a vivid orchestral portrait of love and adventure. The evening’s emotional heart comes from Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2, a deeply expressive work full of lush melodies and virtuosic fire. United by passion and power, this concert celebrates the unforgettable emotional impact of orchestral music. Subscribe to Long Beach Symphony's Classical Series & Save Experience the Classical Series—uplifting, elegant evenings framed by the Terrace Theater's dazzling fountains and glowing fire pits. Arrive early to enjoy the live Prelude Ensemble in the lobby, then deepen your connection to the music at the free 6:30 PM "Pre-Concert Talk with Music Director Eckart Preu" offering engaging insights into the evening's program. Make the night your own by socializing in The Third Space and enjoying our soothing "Sip & Enjoy" concert-hall experience. Doors open at 6:00 PM—come early and savor every moment. SUBSCRIBE & SAVE