The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies and … Continue reading Peter Sprague Trio
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA, United States
Jazz at the Athenaeum Peter Erskine Trio with Bob Mintzer Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:30 PM Next up, on Saturday, July 20, is a special reunion of the Peter Erskine Trio with special guest Bob Mintzer, featuring Erskine on drums, Alan Pasqua on piano, Darek Oles on bass, and Bob … Continue reading Peter Erskine Trio with Bob Mintzer | Jazz at the Athenaeum
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
An evening of haunting melodies and mystical dance unfolds, from Ysaÿe’s and Ravel’s intense narratives to the whimsical charm of Butler’s Roald Dahl-inspired “Dirty Beasts” and Adès’ spirited “Catch.” The program culminates with Schubert’s profound “Death and the Maiden,” weaving together an unforgettable tapestry of music that oscillates between the ethereal, the playful, and the … Continue reading Danse Macabre
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
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 The Tempest suite alongside these deeply passionate works.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA, United States
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 … Continue reading Kiwanis Concerts by the Sea – Betamaxx
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
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 … Continue reading Midweek Masterworks: Amadeus
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
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.
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA, United States
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 … Continue reading Kiwanis Concerts by the Sea – Big Time Operator
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA, United States
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,” … Continue reading Jazz at the Athenaeum | Camila Meza Trio
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA, United States
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 … Continue reading Chamber Concert Series | Ani Aznavoorian, cello & Marta Aznavoorian, piano
