Internationally renowned saxophonist DOUGLAS MASEK whose performances have emphasized versatility in a wide range of musical styles, from classical and contemporary to jazz, have consistently garnered critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times “...playing is smooth, sinuous, stunning, stylish, dazzling, and … Read More
Two Schumann Masterworks - Paul Berkowitz, Piano
We dance into summer with a distinctly Latin beat as we welcome The Stanton Street Duo to The Merc this Sunday. The Stanton Street Duo is a contemporary tango ensemble comprised of chromatic harmonica and 7-string guitar. Since participating as … Read More
Program: J.S. Bach (1685–1750) arr. Alexander Siloti Bach-Siloti Prélude in G Minor, BWV 535 Pyotyr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, op. 19, no. 4 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) Moments Musicaux, op. 16 No. 1: Andantino in B-flat Minor No. 3: … Read More
Musical Patronage at Imperial Abbeys Musica Transalpina is thrilled to present a program of music from monastic sources on Saturday July 12 in Pasadena and Sunday July 13 in Newport Beach. While royal courts were the first to import baroque … Read More
William Walton (1902-1983) String Quartet in A minor Allegro Presto Lento Allegro molto New Hollywood String Quartet Intermission Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Quintet in F minor Op.34 Allegro non troppo Andante, un poco Adagio Scherzo - Allegro Finale - Poco … Read More