Events – Page 19 – Bruce Anthony Kiesling

Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela Side-by-Side with YOLA orchestras

Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela Side-by-Side with YOLA orchestras As part of the LA Phil’s TchaikovskyFest, the Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela joins orchestras from both YOLA @ EXPO and YOLA @ HOLA in a complete performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, known as the “Little Russian” for its use of Ukrainian Folk Songs as it’s inspiration. Also featured on the program is the composer’s tone poem, “Marche Slav.” Feb 25, 2014

Stairway of the Stars Orchestra

Stairway of the Stars Orchestra Celebrating 65 years, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has produced an annual musical extravaganza to share the outstanding music education programs in the district with the community that provides much of the support. The district’s excellent music programs are featured in three nights of concerts called “Stairway of the Stars” at Santa Monica High School’s historic Barnum Hall auditorium. The Thursday night program consists of an Honors Orchestra from all levels of schools, High School, as well as Elementary and middle school honors orchestras. Feb 13, …

YOLA @ HOLA December Concert The YOLA @ HOLA Wind Ensemble and Youth Orchestra perform selections for the Holiday and beyond. Dec 10, 2013

MATCO Performs Stravinsky, Bartok, others

MATCO Performs Stravinsky, Bartok, others The graduate student ensemble of the Bard/Longy MAT program (MATCO) performs for the YOLA @ HOLA community in a program inspired by song repertoire. Included are the folk song influenced works of Stravinsky and Bartok, as well as classical and pop songs inspired selections as well. So new arrangements created by the MAT students are also featured. Dec 3, 2013

YOLA @ HOLA Concert

YOLA @ HOLA Concert The YOLA @ HOLA Wind Ensemble marks the occasion of its first ever solo concert in the wonderfully intimate Keck Amphiteather at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Nov 7, 2013

McGegan’s Dvořák: Pasadena Symphony, Nicolas McGegan Conducts

McGegan’s Dvořák: Pasadena Symphony, Nicolas McGegan Conducts Classical concerts never sound better than at the Ambassador Auditorium. Join newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas McGegan as he explores Dvorák’s marvelous Sixth Symphony. Most musicians rate it as an even greater work than the “New World,” with ravishing melodies, a vivacious dance, and a soundscape of remarkable beauty and subtlety. Umi Garrett, the youngest winner of the Chopin International Piano Competition, and recent guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, is sure to impress fans of classical concerts Jan 11, 2014

Pasadena Youth Symphony Philharmonic-Fall Concert

Pasadena Youth Symphony Philharmonic-Fall Concert Join us for our Fall Concert with the Pasadena Symphony’s flagship youth orchestra, the Philharmonic. Celebrating the Fall season will be a couple of orchestra masterworks, highlighted by Mussorgsky’s thrilling “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Nov 23, 2014

The Rite of Spring: The Pasadena Symphony. David Lockington, Conductor

The Rite of Spring: The Pasadena Symphony. David Lockington, Conductor Join the Pasadena Symphony for one of the most anticipated classical concerts of the season! Be there from the beginning to inaugurate a new era with Music Director David Lockington and the Pasadena Symphony with The Rite of Spring – once a notorious scandal that provoked riots, now one of musical history’s most infamous and visceral sonic rides. Powerhouse violinist Anne Akiko Meyers delivers Bernstein’s beloved Serenade to celebrate our classical concert season opener. Nov 2, 2013

The Airborne Toxic Event with the Pacific Symphony

The Airborne Toxic Event with the Pacific Symphony **DON’T MISS THEIR FIRST SOCAL SYMPHONY DATE!** Thrilled to be joining my TATE friends for another orchestra concert! Dubbed “indie night,” Friday, Aug. 23 opens with Delta Spirit and then heats up with The Airborne Toxic Event performing with Pacific Symphony conducted by Bruce Kiesling. The Airborne Toxic Event is a Los Angeles based-indie band best known for its blend of rock music and orchestral arrangements, having performed often with the LA based-Calder Quartet and various orchestras across the US. The band released their anticipated third studio album …

“Fantastic Finale” Think a mountain dulcimer, Tennessee music box and a string orchestra can’t get along? One of the greatest virtuosos in the land shares this heartfelt, soulful and authentic peek into irresistible Appalachian folk music. Afterward, our concert season closes with the orchestra’s thrilling performance of the most famous “drug trip” in classical music. Berlioz reached deep into his dreams for this Halloween-like romp through the orchestra’s bowels. Apr 12, 2014