Since forming during the pandemic lockdown, the Quarantine Trio (alone and along with the broader Quarantine Quintet) performs the annual Summer Serenade at the Brea Curtis theater and has had the pleasure to perform at Casa Romantica in San Clemente, … 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

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

Acclaimed flutist and three-time Global Music Award recipient, Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. A resident of San Diego, she has contributed to raising the standards of performance while earning … Read More

On July 14, 2024 the Piano Spheres family lost one of our own. Sarah Gibson was a brilliant pianist, a fierce composer, and an inspirational educator. She was half of the piano duo HOCKET who joined Piano Spheres as Core … Read More

Duo Recital: ELLEN JUNG - violin HOPE EASTON - cello   Beethoven Handel-Halvorsen J. S.Bach Vivaldi