Talented ensembles and soloists from the Conservatory of Music present programs of beloved classical works.

"...is not just a virtuoso like many others, he is a voice. He has a tone, a presence”—Diapason ... At the age of 23, and winner of the 2019 prestigious Carl Nielsen Competition, Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene has performed with … Read More

Join Canadian pianist and composer Matthew Krell on a musical journey celebrating virtuosity and creativity, spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Internationally acclaimed artists on strings and winds will join forces at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church to present timeless … Read More

PENDERECKI Quartet for Clarinet and Strings VILLA-LOBOS Quintette en forme de chôros BRAHMS Clarinet Quintet in B Minor Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet Afendi Yusuf has become an in-demand soloist and chamber musician thanks to his “clear, liquid tone, pitch-perfect intonation, … Read More

Leif Ove Andsnes is a pianist whose artistry has been recognized with eleven GRAMMY® nominations and seven Gramophone Awards, cementing his status as a leading figure in classical music. His performances are celebrated for their elegance, power, and profound insight, … Read More

The Poulenc Trio has earned critical acclaim over its 20-year history, with the New York Times praising their “elegant rendition” of Piazzolla’s tangos and the Washington Post commending them for honoring their namesake with an “intriguing and beautifully played program” … Read More

Two timeless classics of the string trio repertoire (Beethoven and Dohnanyi) joined by a delightfully eclectic new work by Paul Wiancko. Dohnányi and Wiancko both infuse their works with richly evocative folk music influences, weaving melodies that conjure the warmth … Read More

A Snow Leopard undulates through canons and counterpoint as shimmering synthetic sounds provide a gossamer glow to the string quartet in a tangled, rich journey imagined by composer Taylor Joshua Rankin leading off the electroacoustic program. In boiling/blooming a community … Read More

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This concert features guitar works by Bach, Ivan Jevtic, Gnattali, de Falla, and Keigo Fujii. PROGRAM INFORMATION BACH Ich … Read More

Passacaglia is a multi-organization chamber music collective that draws from the expertise, resources, and communities of the Westside Music Foundation, Culver City Chamber Orchestra, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Santa Monica, and Westside Music Conservatory. We are excited to announce … Read More

KONTRAPUNKTUS returns this March with its newest classical production and an homage to an Italian master, “IL NUOVO ORFEO: The Legacy of Arcangelo Corelli.” Besides featuring one of Corelli's beloved pieces, our concert repertoire will include exquisite works from several … Read More