Established in 1935, The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (LBSO) today draws loyal audiences from the greater Long Beach region to its six Classics in the Terrace Theater, four Symphony POPS! concerts in the Long Beach Arena, and its the Holiday Celebration concerts.

Through its comprehensive music education programs, including the Elementary Ensembles, the Boeing Concerts for Young People and the Middle School Ensembles, the LBSO reaches more than 50,000 people per year. The symphony works with the Long Beach Unified School District to provide sequential, curriculum-based music education opportunities throughout the year for every student in the second through eight grades.

Music Director Enrique Arturo Diemecke conducts all six Classics concerts and the six Boeing Concerts for Young People in the Terrace Theater. Describing Diemecke, the Long Beach Press

Long Beach Symphony Orchestra musicians letting their hair down at a Symphony POPS! concert.
Telegram noted “He is filled with energy, literally leaping onto the podium and filled with a boundless enthusiasm for the music he plays.”

The LBSO often proudly features our Principal musicians as soloists on the Classics Series. In the 2007-2008 season, Concertmaster Roger Wilkie, Principal Second Violinist Katia Popov, Piccolo Diane Alancraig and Contra Bassoonist Leslie Lashinsky will perform concertos, along with other world-class soloists.