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

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For The End of Time

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Renowned conductor Alan Gilbert and legendary soprano Renée Fleming join forces to bring Strauss’ iconic masterpiece the Four Last Songs to life. Messiaen’s haunting Quartet for the End of Time adds a powerful depth, creating a night of gripping, passionate … Read More

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

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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

Jun Asai Piano Concert

Zipper Hall Colburn School 200 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles

Program 1. Schubert Impromptu Op. 90, No. 1 in C minor 2. Chopin Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44 3. Ravel Gaspard de la nuit 4. Rachmaninoff Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (1931 version) Tickets Free … Read More

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Issokson & Leone

Westwood Branch Library 1246 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles

Award-winning violinist Jason Issokson, who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, presents Iconic Masterworks for Violin, including beloved pieces by Bach, Beethoven and Kreisler. He will be joined by … Read More

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Homage

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Greatness inspires greatness. Homage honors the profound exchange of influence between composers with an extraordinary collection of soul-stirring works that channel the spirit of past masters. PURCELL Chacony in G Minor (arr. Britten) Blake Pouliot, Stephen Waarts, violins; Joseph Skerik, … Read More

Yuko Mabuchi

Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre

Yuko Mabuchi returns for an evening of unforgettable jazz. A globally acclaimed pianist from Japan, Yuko blends the rhythms of American jazz with her classical roots, creating a mesmerizing and unique sound. With influences spanning R&B, Hip-Hop, and Jazz, her … Read More

$12 – $35

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, … Read More

Tasting Notes

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt, James Beard Award-winning best-selling author and culinary superstar, combines his passions in a unique event exploring the connections between gastronomy and music, with the help of festival musicians and cooking demonstrations by Kenji and some … Read More

Love Songs

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Delve into these personal dedications—whether romantic or artistic—in which composers transform love into music, revealing profound emotional milestones born from deep devotion. SCHUBERT Auf Der Strom for Tenor, Horn and Piano, D. 943 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon … Read More