This unique concert features high profile musicians from classical music, jazz to rock and roll with original music scored by one of the biggest Hollywood composers Mr. Nathan Wang, joined on stage by rock, classical musicians and members of the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, members of the Donald Bren Honors High School Orchestra and Chorus, and the honorees of the Orange County Artist of the Year in music, voice and dance.

In addition to headliner John Rzeznik and host Randy Jackson, special guest artists include nancy Wilson (Heart), Miljenko Matijevic (Steelheart, The Doors) Lynn Harrell (acclaimed cellist), Monte Pittman (Madonna/Prong), Alex Boye, Chinese violinist Yutong (Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra), Marten Andersson(Steelheart, George Lynch, Lizzy Borden), Chris Broderick  (Ex-Megadeth), acclaimed cellist Stan Sharp and many more.

From Classical to Rock co-founder/co-producer Marten Andersson: “I am so honored and proud to co-produce yet another, even greater “From Classical to Rock” concert, benefiting music education. This time we joined forces with a nonprofit called, Orange County Music & Dance School. It’s an amazing (nonprofit) school who gives talented low income, minorities a change to be the next classical genius or the next rock star. All musicians involved with the event are contributing their time, energy and musical talents in an effort to benefit performing arts in Orange County.