Virtuoso Violinist Chang to Perform in March 8 Benefit

Sixteen-year-old violin virtuoso Sarah Chang, who has performed with nearly all the world’s major orchestras, will be the guest soloist for the American Youth Symphony’s 33rd annual gala benefit concert March 8 at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The orchestra is led by music director and conductor Mehli Mehta; the evening’s program will include Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Wagner’s Prelude from “Die Meistersinger” and Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique.”

Ticket price for the 7 p.m. concert range from $7.50 to $50. Tickets for both the concert and a post-performance dinner are $200.

Information: (213) 972-7211.