Pacific Symphony plays Dvorak & Rachmaninoff with Moon Doh, cond.; Angel Wang, piano

“Wang’s technical brilliance and imaginative tonal application captivated my attention and thrilled the audience.” - Gramophone

FEATURED ARTISTS

Pacific Symphony Chamber Orchestra

Moon Doh, conductor

Angel Wang, piano

PROGRAM

DVORÁK: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88

RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

MOON DOH

Moon Doh begins his tenure as Music Director of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra in the 2025–26 season. Since 2021, he has served as Associate Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, where he has led a wide range of programs—from sold-out concerts with Sting and Laufey to educational and community-driven events. A recipient of the Takaya Urakawa Foundation Grant, Moon is known for his dynamic musicianship and inclusive approach to programming. A passionate advocate for community engagement, Moon has brought Beethoven’s string quartets to Pittsburgh public libraries, hosted “Discovery and Drinks” events in local breweries, and conducted children’s concerts in venues like the MuseumLab, partnering with author Mo Willems. Prior to his work in Pittsburgh, Moon was Artistic Director and Conductor of the Flora Symphony Orchestra in Cologne, Germany. He launched the ensemble’s first livestream series, expanded subscription concerts, and collaborated closely with local educators to foster new audiences. Born in South Korea and raised across the Philippines, Russia, and the United States, Moon began his musical journey on cello and piano at age nine. He has since conducted youth ensembles across Europe—including the All-State Orchestra of Hessen, Tonhalle Düsseldorf’s Under-16 Orchestra, and the Youth Orchestra of Essen—and remains active in mentoring young musicians throughout the Pittsburgh region. Beyond the concert hall, Moon is committed to social impact. While studying at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a B.A. in International Relations and Economics, he worked with asylum seekers in Hungary, underprivileged children in Bangladesh, and incarcerated individuals in Baltimore. He recently served on the board of Violence Prevention Network USA. Moon has appeared with many orchestras across Europe and the U.S., including the WDR Funkhausorchester and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, among others. He holds degrees in composition from Sahmyook University and orchestral conducting from the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf, with further studies at the Accademia Chigiana and Bartók Festival. His mentors include Manfred Honeck, Rüdiger Bohn, and Peter Eötvös.

ANGEL WANG

Praised for his expressive depth, commanding technique, and artistic individuality, Angel Stanislav Wang has quickly drawn international attention as a rare and compelling new voice. His major accolades include the Silver Medal at the 17th International Tchaikovsky Competition, becoming the youngest finalist at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and winning First Prize at the International Rachmaninoff Piano Competition. At just 23, he has already earned over 35 international awards.

At just 23, Los Angeles-born pianist Angel is already performing on some of the world’s greatest stages, including Carnegie Hall and Vienna’s Musikverein. Known for his poetic sensitivity and technical brilliance, he is quickly becoming one of the exciting young voices in classical music.

Joining him is Pacific Symphony, one of Southern California’s leading orchestras, known for its inspiring performances and innovative programming.

Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, artistry, and powerful music with Angel and Pacific Symphony.