The Mexican Birthday Song: ‘Las Mañanitas’
A birthday is a special day in anyone’s life. The Mexicans have a traditional tune that they sing, often before the birthday cake is cut. One of the best groups performing the traditional song, “Las Mañanitas” is Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Jalisco, Mx.
Mariachi Vargas is one of Mexico’s oldest Mariachi groups and is now celebrating [...]
Early Start for Azusa Pacific Artist Concert Series
Azusa Pacific University’s School of Music will open its Artist Concert Series and other concerts and recitals on Monday, Sept. 14 when it presents The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge (England) under the direction of Stephen Layton. The mid-September date makes it one of the earliest on the classical music fall calendar.
The APU series of [...]
Arcadians Perform in ‘Most Happy Fella’ at Candlelight Pavilion
The Inland Valley Repertory Theatre has been around since 1990 presenting popular plays and musicals in various locales. This group’s latest production is “The Most Happy Fella” set to open on Aug. 26 at the Candlelight Pavilion Theater in Claremont.
Founded by Donna Marie Minano and her husband, Frank, both are seasoned performers. Frank acts as [...]
Jade Simmons, Pianist at Norton Simon Museum Aug. 28
Artists’ aesthetics and influences are the subject of a current exhibit at Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum and the musical portion will be presented in a special concert by pianist Jade Simmons at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and Russian composer Alexander Scriabin are from a similar era, both were extraordinarily talented [...]
Ali Helnwein Music on Draco Rosa Single
The first Draco Rosa single “Paraiso Prometido” from his upcoming album has been released. Ali Helnwein, Cody Borden and Tiziano Tucci provided the string, woodwind and brass arrangements.
In addition, Helnwein provided the music for Brian Lotti’s film “1st and Hope – Arts District Version” that premiered at Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2008. Skateboarding and [...]
Michael Ryan, Friends, in Benefit for Temple Beth Israel Choir
Michael Ryan, the classical guitarist extraordinaire who performs before Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Shows and is at Casa de Salsa at Claremont’s Old School House every Thursday night, has gathered friends that include Martie Echito and Ron Powell for a two-hour concert at the Temple Beth Israel in Pomona to benefit the TBI choir at 2:30 [...]
Southwest Chamber Music Summer Festival Concludes This Weekend
Southwest Chamber Music closes its Summer Festival at The Huntington Library this weekend, Aug. 22 and Aug 23 at 7:30 p.m. on the famed estate’s Loggia. The program includes Copland’s Sonata for Violin and Piano; Alexandra du Bois’ contemporary piece, “The Speaking Tide/Sun on Sea”; the final music for the season is the wonderful [...]
Rosemont-Arroyo Location For POPS Announced
Paul Jan Zdunek’s “Plan for a Sustainable Recovery” to bring financial solidarity to the Pasadena Symphony Association is on-track and continuing apparently smoothly. Zdunek, the Pasadena Symphony Association’s Chief Executive Officer put his plan in place last year to make changes from top to bottom in the managing of its two orchestras, the Pasadena Symphony [...]
Saturday Afternoon Concert: Intimate Opera Company
The Intimate Opera Company continues to be popular with local opera lovers because they offer a variety of programming with talented singers and musicians. The company surprises again by presenting a program entitled “Koffeekantate by J. S. Bach and Selected Baroque Arias”, and I think subtitled, “Followed by Coffee and Cake” to be held Saturday, [...]
Cal Phil Will Capture the Heart of Broadway Aug. 22, 23
The California Philharmonic Orchestra concludes its five-concert summer series at The Arboretum in Arcadia this Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles. In Arcadia, gates open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. with jazz guest artist performing. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. At Walt Disney Concert Hall, [...]
