Shostakovich 5 and Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto For the final classical concert of the season, the Pasadena Symphony delivers an audience favorite. The Pasadena Symphony closes its 86th season with Tchaikovsky’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1 and the bombastically popular Fifth Symphony by Shostakovich. Don’t miss the final classical concert of the Singpoli classics series. Jahja Ling, Conductor Shai Wosner, Piano May 10, 2014
Bruch Violin Concerto–Pasadena Symphony and Pops The most famous 4 notes in all of Classical music– relentless, emotional, triumphant and victorious mark Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Hear it performed as no other Los Angeles symphony can: in the intimate and exquisite Ambassador Auditorium. Prepare to be filled with pleasure that comes from witnessing the fantastical Bruch Violin Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and acrobatic fireworks – a true showpiece for the master violinist. Pulitzer Prize-winning Bolcom brings theatrical flair, tunefulness, and a healthy dose of comedy to what will be one of the most widely …
YOLA @ HOLA with members of Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela Members of the Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela come to YOLA @ HOLA and join our young musicians for a community performance celebrating music and music making. Feb 27, 2014
Beethoven’s Ninth Widely celebrated as the greatest music ever written, Beethoven’s final musical declaration is the ultimate testament to the human spirit through the power of music. The Pasadena Symphony Orchestra’s performance of this piece, joined by a full chorus, is not to be missed! LA-based composer Morten Lauridsen, one of the hottest tickets in choral music, complements the program with his song cycle set to the poems of Robert Graves. This musical event is unlike any by any other symphony in Los Angeles. Kazem Abdullah, Conductor Feb 15, 2014
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 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 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 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 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