Community Concerts in the Park Aug. 20 to Aug. 26
Arcadia Aug 20 Rubber Soul, yet another Beatles Tribute Band, comes from Minnesota to share their love of Beatlemania. Brian McGuire (Paul);Dwight Sheridan (George); Rober Jaworski (Ringo); and Mike McDonough (John); plus Dave Gores on keyboards. They cover all eras of the Beatles from Psychedelic to Sgt. Pepper. Costume changes, authentic guitars and amps make [...]
Many San Gabriel Valley Musicians Recall Ernst Katz, Conductor, California Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra who Died Tueday
Ernst Katz died of natural causes Tuesday, Aug 11 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at age 97. Katz formed the California Jr. Philharmonic in 1937 and conducted the youth orchestra almost until his death. Over the years, Katz has received accolades for his patient, kindly but demanding demeanor toward young people to whom he offered weekly [...]
Pasadena Pops’ New Home: Rose Bowl
An artist’s conception of what the Pops’ new home in a lot at the Rose Bowl will look like. Photo courtesy of Pasadena Symphony A report on next season’s Pasadena Pops Orchestra program as well as the Pasadena Symphony Orchestras 2009-2010 season will follow.
Olympia Philharmonic Youth Orchestra at The Huntington Library Aug. 16
The Olympia Youth Orchestra, conducted by Fung Ho, and the Virtuosos Flute Ensemble will perform a concert of Chinese compositions and contemporary works on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 :00 p.m. in Friends Hall at The Huntington Library, Art Galleries and Botanical Gardens, San Marino. The orchestra is under the guidance of the Olympia Philharmonic [...]
Steve & Steve at Sierra Madre Friday Nite Live Aug. 14
Downtown Sierra Madre cools down at sunset, just in time to get down to Kersting Court for a fun time. This Friday, Aug. 14, Steve & Steve play acoustic rock beginning at 6:30 p.m., ending at 9:30 p.m. Come on down!
Distorted Pearl Baroque Ensemble in the Garden at 7:00 p.m., Norton Simon Museum Aug 14
Original and period and exact copy instruments are used by members of Distorted Pearl will perform music of the French Baroque era. Bruce Teter plays French bagpipes and recorder; Curtis Berak on an original French hurdy-gurdy; and Jason Yoshida, Baroque guitar. The musical presentation is in conjunction with French painting exhibit at the museum. Distorted [...]
Kairos String Quartet – Hear this young ensemble
The Kairos Quartet is the ensemble-in-residence at Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. Enjoy their video presentation of Cesar Frank’s Piano Quintet in F-minor. Ensemble members Carrie Rehkopf and Heather Netz, violin; Tim Betts, viola; and John Michel, cello are joined in this video by Eduard Zilberkant, Professor of Piano at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. [...]
10th Anniversary Makoto Taiko Concert, Mission Playhouse, Aug. 22
The Shumei Arts Council will be a major supporter of the 10th Anniversary Makoto Taiko at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. The drummers are colorful and the Taiko ensemble sensational. Koji Nakamura leads the drummers and is joined by saxophonist Paul Winter. Winter was awarded a [...]
Summer Doldrums Hit as Cal Phil Season Nears End
MUSIC REVIEW The California Philharmonic Orchestra presented its fourth concert, the next-to-last of the 2009 season, at The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Arcadia last Saturday evening led by Music Director/Conductor, Victor Vener. The program of movie music, or music associated with movies, included numbers from “2001: A Space Odyssey”, “The Lord [...]
Music at Noon at Pasadena Presbyterian Church
The Month of August is rich at the Music at Noon program at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church on Colorado Blvd.. This Wednesday, Aug. 12, Charles Fierro, pianist performs. Fierro is an enthusiast of Edward McDowell’s music and had the incredible experience of recording Aaron Copland’s piano music under the composer’s auspices. Wednesday, Aug. 19 brings [...]
