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Music 101: The Concerto (Part Two)

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In the first installment of this series, Alan Chapman traced the development and structure of the concerto from its beginnings up to the works of Mozart. Now, Chapman brings Beethoven and his successors center stage with many musical examples and vibrant visuals

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

The superstar dancers of American Ballet Theatre return to Segerstrom Center perform to a never-before-seen program. While details are still being finalized, we can look forward to a repertory program that highlights the company’s artistry and athleticism.

Ebene String Quartet

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

With its diverse repertoire, the Ebene Quartet is considered one of the most exciting and distinctive of this generation.

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Dedicated to Franz Liszt—and featuring the LA Phil’s own Joanne Pearce Martin in this performance—the “Organ” symphony led fellow composer Charles Gounod to hail Saint-Saëns as “the French Beethoven.” LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour performs Maurice Ravel’s virtuosic violin showpiece, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Louis Langrée teams up again with acclaimed composer Jonathan Bailey Holland for a […]

Quatuor Ébène

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Violinists Pierre Colombet and Gabriel Le Magadure, Marie Chilemme on viola and new addition to the quartet cellist Yuya Okamoto perform a string quartet concert of Haydn, Bartók and Schubert.

Chris Botti

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards.

Abel Selaocoe and Manchester Collective

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Sirocco is a celebration of folk traditions from around the world, led by the inimitable Abel Selaocoe, and UK-based Manchester Collective for a program that weaves between original settings of African music, Danish folk songs, and classical music like you’ve never heard it before.

Peter Frampton: Never Ever Say Never Tour

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Grammy award-winning artist, guitarist and Musicians Hall of Famer Peter Frampton is back out on the road and making a stop at the Rady Shell.

BeetleJuice

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

Khruangbin: A La Sala Tour

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Goldenvoice presents this three-piece band from Texas, formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar and Donald Johnson on drums takes influence from 1960s Thai Funk.

God Bless America

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras proudly presents God Bless America, an awe-inspiring musical celebration of the spirit of American pride, freedom, and divine providence. The powerful voices of hundreds of youth and adult singers combine with an elegant symphony orchestra in tribute to our nation’s enduring faith and patriotism.

Sense of Decency

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

Based on the book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” by Jack El-Hai, Sense of Decency is a world premiere theatrical foray into the historical meeting at the end of WWII, filled with unexpected revelations, magic and insight.

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