Alexander Milovanov

Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach

Alexander Milovanov is one of the most prominent classical guitarists of his generation, recognized for captivating audiences with profound musical insights and stunning virtuosity. Alexander has performed numerous solo recitals internationally and in major cities across the United States, including … Read More

$14

Midsummer Piano Delicacy

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Yorba Linda

Chiacheng Sen received the Doctoral of Music degree in piano performance from UC Santa Barbara with full scholarship and Master degree from the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music . Chiacheng Sen has 20 years of teaching experience and has … Read More

Free
Zelter String Quartet

Zelter String Quartet

Mount Wilson Observatory Mount Wilson

Kyle Gilner & Gallia Kastner, violins, Carson Rick, viola, Allan Hon, cello. Back by popular demand, this vibrant string quartet of young musicians will perform the World Premiere of Todd Mason’s “The City of Angels” and Beethoven quartets.

$60

Summer String Soirée

MCC of the Valley 5730 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood

Join AEO’s Nebula Chamber Series for an afternoon of music composed specifically for strings. The concert program features an unusual String Quartet Instrumentation: 5 String Electric Violin, 5 String Electric Violin, Acoustic Violin, and Acoustic Cello with music by guest composer/performer Sarah … Read More

$30 – $35
Zelter String Quartet

Zelter String Quartet

Mount Wilson Observatory Mount Wilson

Kyle Gilner & Gallia Kastner, violins, Carson Rick, viola, Allan Hon, cello. Back by popular demand, this vibrant string quartet of young musicians will perform the World Premiere of Todd Mason’s “The City of Angels” and Beethoven quartets.

$60

Bruce Dorcy & Beverly Reese Dorcy

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla

Beverly Reese Dorcy, piano/percussion, was formerly principal percussionist with the Fresno Philharmonic, Tacoma Opera, Bellevue Philharmonic, San Francisco Women's Philharmonic, Monterey Opera, Monterey Pops Orchestra, Golden Gate Opera and Classical Philharmonic. She has also performed extensively with the San Diego … Read More

Free

Southern Notes

Lani Hall UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music 445 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles

Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) Sonata for Two Violins in C Major, op. 56 I. Andante cantabile II. Allegro III. Commodo (quasi allegretto) IV. Allegro con brio Martin Chalifour, Ambroise Aubrun, violins Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–93) String Sextet in D Minor, op. … Read More

Free

For The End of Time

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

This performance is sold out. To join the waitlist, contact the Box Office at 858.459.3728 or boxoffice@theconrad.org. Seats are available to watch this concert in Livestream @ The JAI. Renowned conductor Alan Gilbert and legendary soprano Renée Fleming join forces … Read More

Kessner & Charnofsky

Glendale City Church 610 East California Avenue, Glendale

Composer-flutist-conductor Daniel Kessner received his Ph.D. with Distinction at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1971, studying with Henri Lazarof. His more than 140 compositions have received over 800 performances worldwide, and 28 works are recorded commercially. Most of … Read More

Free

Mozart Fauré Piano Quartets

Lani Hall UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music 445 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–91) Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K.493 I. Allegro II. Larghetto III. Allegretto Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, op. 15 I. Allegro molto moderato II. Scherzo, Allegro vivo III. Adagio IV. Allegro … Read More

Free

Takeover @ The JAI

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Avenue, San Diego

Jessie Montgomery, the 2023 Musical America Composer of the Year and our 2025 composer-in residence, is a GRAMMY-winning, acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. In her Takeover concert, she curates an evening that offers a glimpse into the reasons behind her … Read More

$48.50 – $63

Strung Together

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Experience the synergy of composer-performers Montgomery, Ysaÿe, and Dvořák, each intimately bound to the strings they played as they forged new frontiers. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Concerto Grosso Stefan Jackiw, violin solo; Nicholas Daniel, oboe, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Jake Shim*, violins; Kyle Armbrust, … Read More

$60 – $90