The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra has canceled its 2020 U.S. tour, including a March 12 concert at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo, after the group’s application to travel to the U.S. was denied, Soka officials said Thursday, Feb. 13.

CAMI Music, an artist management firm representing the orchestra, informed Soka on Tuesday, Feb. 11, that its petition to travel to the U.S. had been denied by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. The orchestra had presented evidence of its international recognition and had been assisted in its application by U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the American League of Orchestras and American Guild of Musical Artists, CAMI Music President Jean-Jacques Cesbron said in a letter to Soka.

The orchestra was informed Feb. 4 that its petition had been denied, Cesbron said in the letter, but did not indicate a reason for the denial.

Patrons who bought tickets to the concert will automatically receive refunds, said Renee Bodie, general manager of Soka Performing Arts Center. Those with questions about the cancellation may contact the center’s box office at 949-480-4278.