Obituary: Maestro Victor Vener Dies at 78
California Philharmonic founder Maestro Victor Vener died on Dec. 31, 2023 at the age of 78. Vener was born in Pasadena and had an entrepreneurial approach to music, founding numerous high-profile musical institutions and concert series throughout the region, including the California Philharmonic, Pasadena Pops, Chamber Orchestra of Pasadena, and Burbank Symphony. He also established music venues in local destinations {…}