The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
Step into the spellbinding world of The Soldier’s Tale by Stravinsky, the classic tale of a soldier’s pact with the devil reimagined in an electrifying new production conducted by Thomas Adès, featuring hand-drawn animation, live puppetry and powerful storytelling by the groundbreaking company The Paper Cinema. It will be an opening night like no other—join … Continue reading SummerFest Opening Night: Synergy: A Deal with the Devil
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 … 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 … Continue reading Passions and Storms
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. … 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 … Continue reading Takeover @ The Baker-Baum
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
A journey through the Baroque era’s most imaginative and whimsical works, featuring Telemann’s Don Quixote Suite and Purcell’s The Fairy Queen, capturing the essence of storytelling through music.
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
This concert unites the poignant Mendelssohn siblings’ works—Fanny’s unduly neglected remarkable work and Felix’s stirring String Quartet, a reaction to her early passing—with compositions by artists silenced or oppressed during … Continue reading Resilience
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
This varied program blends the elegance of Bach’s Suite for Marimba, the passionate tangos of Piazzolla, the neoclassical charm of Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet—offering a rich tapestry of stories told through dance. J.S. BACH Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (arr. for marimba) Michael Yeung, percussion PAUL LANSKY Three Movements for Marimba … Continue reading Suite
