Joyce Pan: Triple Threat—Scholar, Film Technician, and Violinist
The Pasadena Community Orchestra under the direction of conductor Alan Reinecke performs their second concert of their season at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in the sanctuary of the First Church of the Nazarene, Pasadena. Proving that the group is truly a community effort of talented local musicians, Reinecke has invited violinist, Joyce Pan, a [...]
Bold is the word for the Turtle Island Quartet – They’re in town Jan 20
Many string quartets are taking on new trends in chamber music. Turtle Island Quartet is one of them. Often arranging modern tunes for string quartet, (John Coltrane is one—but more about that later), their exacting, full-bodied musicianship produces an exciting performance. You can see Turtle Island Quartet in their Los Angeles appearance, 7:30 p.m. Friday, [...]
Mezzo-soprano Lauren Edwards at Music at Noon
Lauren Edwards has been making a name for herself in opera productions and appearances around Southern California. She will be in rectial at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s Music at Noon series. Her stunning appearance at UCLA Opera West Coast in their production of “Flight” as the stewardess still has [...]
The British are Coming!
The San Gabriel Valley has always been welcoming to the British, so it is not unexpected that the Pasadena Symphony would kick off its 2012-2013 season with two of the Queen’s subjects, conductor David Lockington, and cellist Andrew Shulman and perform an almost-all United Kingdom program of English composers. The opening concert will be held [...]
Essential Baroque for Holidays—Enlightenment Chamber Music Players, Dec 23
An announcement of the performing musicians has been released. Please see the list of performing musicians for this concert. – BP A perfect musical gift just before the family descends upon hearth and home! That’s Enlightenment Chamber Music Series’ “Essential Baroque for Holidays” they will present at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Neighborhood Church, [...]
16th-century Christmas Madrigal Magic by Pasadena Pro Musica Dec. 18
The magical sounds of the season will be performed by Pasadena Pro Musica in a concert centering on the Christmas story through a collection of 16th-century madrigals and motets from France, Germany, England and Spain. This very special holiday concert is at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Neighborhood Church, Pasadena. Conductor of the [...]
Los Angeles Master Chorale to Repeat “Holiday Wonders” Sunday, Dec 11
REVIEW… The Holidays got underway musically on Saturday at Walt Disney Concert Hall when the Los Angeles Master Chorale, 60 strong in this outing, strode to the stage brightly singing “Here We Come A-Caroling”, the English Wassail song, under the direction of the Chorale’s Music Director, Grant Gershon. The 16 programmed carols plus two [...]
Winter Warms Up with Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Dec 11 at Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Music from around the globe marks the Winter Concert of our local group of junior singers, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus when they strike up international songs at 7:00 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. The Concert Choir, the Concert Choir is joined by the Apprentice Choir and the exciting new group, the Young [...]
Celebrate the Christmas Season at First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia Dec 4
Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and other popular Christmas favorites will be performed by the 60-voice choir and chamber orchestra in its seasonal concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia, Monrovia. Under the direction of the church’s Music Director, Dr. Peter Green will lead the choir and soloists Johanna [...]
Camerata Pacifica Invites Violinist Caitlin Kelley to Join in its Nov 22 Concert in San Marino
Camerata Pacifica will have a guest violinist joining its ensemble for the Nov. 22 concert at The Huntington Library in San Marino. Colburn School of Performing Arts student Caitlin Kelley will add her violin for the Santa Barbara-based group’s performance of the String Sonata No. 3 in C-major for two violins, cello and double bass [...]
