Desert Symphony Segment – September 2, 2025

Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Debbie Shapiro, Executive Director and Debi Olcese, Development Coordinator. 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that the Symphony is sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– DISCUSSION that all performances are at THE SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’25 SEASON:
1. THURS., NOV., 20, ’25 – 7:30 PM; An Electrifying Journey of Elton’s Career.
2. WED., DEC., 10, ’25 – 7:30 PM; The Texas Tenors – Deep in the Heart of Christmas.
3. TUES., JAN., 13, ’26 – ‘Symphonettes” Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro; 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta; 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. $195.
4. THURS., JAN., 15, ’26 – 7:30 PM; An Evening w/ Grammy Award Winner Melissa Manchester.
5. THURS., FEB., 19, ’26 – 8:00 PM; 37th Annual Gala; An Evening w/ Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters in Concert w/ the Desert Symphony.
6. WED., MAR., 11, ‘26 – 7:30 PM; The Music of Billy Joel Starring Tony and Grammy Nominee Michael Cavanaugh.
7. THURS., AP., 16, ‘26 – 7:30 PM; Classical Night Fever.
– REPORT that to get Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Debbie and Debi