Crown City Symphony in Three Concerts: May 29, 30 and 31
The Crown City Symphony with guest conductor Robert McCormic will present three concerts, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 at the Pasadena Public Library, Pasadena; 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena; and 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at the First Baptist Church of Pasadena.
The program will include Franz Schubert’s [...]
Paul Chihara Premiere by Pacific Serenades Sunday, June 6
Film composer Paul Chihara, who is also known as a “serious” composer of music for orchestra, theater and dance, including a term as composer-in-residence of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra brings his newest work, “Woven of Many Strands” to Pacific Serenades concluding season concert at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Neighborhood Church, Pasadena. Dvorak’s [...]
Latin Night at LACMA June 6 – Grupo Falso Baiano
Grupo Falso Baiano is a Bay area group that performs a blend of traditional Brazilian choro (SHO-roo) music with modern influences such as jazz, flamenco and samba. The group was a big hit at Red White and Bluezz and Coffee Gallery Backstage last year. A fun—and free—outing to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s [...]
Musica Angelica at Knox Presbyterian Church, Pasadena May 30
Late News: Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra will perform its program, “Virtuoso Strings” at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S Hill Ave., Pasadena.
The concert was moved there for unspecified reasons.
The program will include works by Biber, Rosenmuller, Pachelbel and Purcell and will be performed by Janet Strauss and Neli Nikolaeva, violins; [...]
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Holds Auditions May
Boys and girls, ages eight to 12 who love to sing will want to be a part of the open auditions to join the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. Auditions will be held in Pasadena on May 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Audition appointments are necessary, but no special preparation is required. Singers are heard in groups [...]
Opportunity! Join Community Concert Choir for “Music Under the Stars”
The eighth annual “Music Under the Stars” on the plaza fronting the Pasadena City Hall will be held on Sunday, June 7 with entertainment starting at 5:30 p.m. and a concert with the Pasadena Pops Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.
Each year a community choir is formed to participate in the concert with the Pops Orchestra under [...]
Cal Phil, Pasadena Pops Summer Concert Tickets Now Available
The California Philharmonic Orchestra and the Pasadena Pops Orchestra ticket booths are now open for business with the expectation that their popular summer concerts will enjoy brisk sales for tables and individual seats. Cal Phil at The Arboretum in Arcadia and the Pops Orchestra at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge open at their special [...]
‘Energy’ is Key Word for “Missa Latina” at L A Master Chorale May 31
Several Latin composers are finding ways through classical composition to bring the energy of the salsa rhythms to the concert hall. Composer Roberto Sierra completed “Missa Latina” in 2006. At its debut performance at Kennedy Center, the piece won more than simply rave reviews. The Washington Times said it is “the most significant symphonic premiere…since [...]
Bill Cunliffe – Langham Huntington May 23; Pasadena Pres May 30
Grammy winninng jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe and his trio will be in the lobby-lounge of the Langhham Huntington Hotel and Spa from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. Backing Cunliffe are Darek Oles on bass and Joe Labarbera on drums. Tickets are $20 and include complimentary valet parking. Information: (626) 568-3900. This [...]
Gifts and Grants Awarded by Pasadena Showcase House
$770,000 of the proceeds from the Pasadena Showcase House of Design has been distributed to local music groups and educational groups as part of the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Gifts and Grants program.
At a reception, held at this year’s house, President of the group, Joy Sullivan, introduced Kathy Feely, this year’s Gifts and [...]
