Janáček’s “Kreutzer Sonata” Quartet, inspired by Tolstoy’s tale of jealousy and marital discord set against the backdrop of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, pairs with Composer-in-Residence Thomas Adès. Adès performs his evocative …
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From Madonna’s synth-pop anthems to Guns N’ Roses’ rock-and-roll roar, BETAMAXX delivers iconic 80s tunes with an energetic stage presence. Designed to engage and entertain, each performance is a high-energy celebration of the 80s that stirs nostalgia and gets feet moving. Continuing a 40 year tradition, the four FREE summer community concerts return to the …
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Amadeus comes alive as excerpts from Peter Shaffer’s iconic play are paired with Mozart’s sublime “Gran Partita,” blending dramatic readings with ethereal music for a captivating portrayal of Mozart’s genius. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at these intermission-less concerts. Join your fellow concertgoers for a celebratory toast in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd following each …
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This “takeover” concert, curated by renowned composer Thomas Adès, showcases him as composer, teacher, pianist, and conductor, and includes the U.S. premiere of “Forgotten Dances” with international guitar sensation Sean Shibe.
Five-time winner of the San Diego Music Awards for Best Big Band, Big Time Operator is true to the past yet totally contemporary. This 17-piece orchestra plays American classics and big band hits, spanning the golden age of Big Band Swing, the sultry rhythms of Latin, and the timeless melodies of the American songbook. Continuing …
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Jazz at the Athenaeum Camila Meza Trio Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Sunday, August 4, 2024 7:30 PM The series concludes Sunday, August 4, with Chilean-born guitarist-vocalist Camila Meza. She will be joined by Or Bareket on bass and Edward Simon on piano. NPR called Meza “one of the best-kept secrets in New York City,” …
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037 Chamber Concert Series Ani Aznavoorian & Marta Aznavoorian Monday, October 7, 2024 7:30 PM The series opens Monday, October 7, with the prize-winning Armenian American sister duo of cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian. The Los Angeles Times called the sisters “true …
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Chamber Concert Series| Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet & Alin Melik-Adamyan, piano with guest Alex Greenbaum, cello Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Monday, November 4, …
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Andrius Žlabys Monday, December 2, 2024 7:30 PM On Monday, December 2, Grammy-nominated pianist Andrius Žlabys will perform …
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AGAVE with Reginald Mobley, countertenor Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Reginald Mobley AGAVE Monday, February 10, 2024 7:30 PM On Monday, February 10, the Grammy-nominated ensemble AGAVE returns to the Athenaeum with Reginald Mobley, a countertenor noted for his “shimmering voice” (BachTrack) and renowned for his interpretation of …
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