Parnassus

Society

 

Dedicated to the Arts and Culture of Orange County

WELCOME TO

PARNASSUS SOCIETY

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tokita, founders of The Parnassus Society, are longtime patrons of the arts and dedicated cultural leaders in Orange County, California. The Tokitas’ passion for the arts encompasses everything from classical and jazz music, to contemporary and Eastern art. Dr. and Mrs. Tokita have traveled the globe experiencing the art of numerous cultures, and have curated an exceptional private collection of works by internationally and locally renowned artists including over 150 paintings, drawings and prints by Los Angeles-based American artist, Ed Moses.

Supporting Arts

in Orange County

With the support of respected members of the local arts and academic community, Dr. and Mrs. Tokita continue their commitment to the growing cultural advancement of Orange County through The Parnassus Society, which was created to nurture the development and professional careers of promising young artists and musicians

2024

PARNASSUS SOCIETY AND SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENT

ANGELA HEWITT

Sunday, October 20, 2024 3 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center

 

Concert Info

2025

PARNASSUS SOCIETY AND SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENT

Mahler, Brahms and Bennett

Featuring:

Kayleigh Decker – Mezzo-Soprano

Shunta Morimoto – Pianist

Scott Dunn – Conductor

Four Seasons Orchestra

Saturday, January 25, 2025 3 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center

Concert Info

2025

PARNASSUS SOCIETY AND SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENT

Madama Butterfly

Karen Chia-Ling Ho, Cio-Cio San
Bruce Sledge, Pinkerton
Milena Kitic, Suzuki
Nmon Ford, Sharpless
Maria Lazarova, Kate Pinkerton
Ryan Reithmeier, Bonze
Robert Norman, Goro

Parnassus Virtuosi Orchestra
Benjamin Makino, conductor

OCSA Puccini Chorus

Peter Atherton, Stage Director

Saturday, March 1, 2025 3 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center

 

Concert Info

2025

PARNASSUS SOCIETY AND SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENT

LEIF OVE ANDSNES

Sunday, March 30, 2025 3 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center

 

Concert Info

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