Chi-Jo Lee & Ray Ushikubo

Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon

The Colburn School Onstage: Pianists Chi-Jo Lee and Ray Ushikubo Chi-Jo Lee, piano Ray Ushikubo, piano Chi-Jo Lee, piano L’isle Joyeuse CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862 - 1918) Theme and Variations from 5 Pieces, Op. 15 GEORGE N. GIANOPOULOS Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 SERGEI RACHMANINOFF … Read More

$35

Mao Fujita

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No.1 in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 WAGNER Ein Albumblatt, WWV 94 BERG Twelve Variations on an Original Theme MENDELSSOHN Variations sérieuses, Op. 54 BRAHMS Piano Sonata No.1 in C Major, Op. 1 WAGNER/LISZT Isoldes Liebestod … Read More

TBD

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo

Joshua Bell, violin & music director Academy of St Martin in the Fields SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 One of those rare musicians whose charisma and effortless talent has … Read More

$85 – $190

Beethoven and Schubert

Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena

Before the concert hall, there was the salon. Before the grand piano, the fortepiano. This program invites you into the sound world of Beethoven and Schubert as they themselves might have heard it: with warm gut strings, responsive transitional bows, … Read More

$10 – $45

Nathan Laube

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades

In celebration of the 41st Anniversary of the dedication of The Parish of St. Matthew’s C.B. Fisk Pardee Organ, we are pleased to be joined by Nathan Laube, Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New … Read More

Free

The Assad Brothers

Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo

The Assad Brothers - 60th Anniversary Farewell Tour Sérgio Assad, guitar Odair Assad, guitar In celebration of 60 years of touring, Sérgio and Odair Assad will release a new album of original works by Sérgio Assad and bid farewell to friends … Read More

$40 – $90

Hopkinson Smith

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego

Hopkinson Smith Seven Passionate Pavans: Music of John Dowland Lute legend and “supreme poet of the lute” (Gramophone) Hopkinson Smith returns for his third appearance, and we are deeply honored to present this recital. His unique program—a tribute to John … Read More

$30

Tuesday Musicale

First Church of Christ Scientist 80 S. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

Tuesday concerts: From October through June on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm. Tuesday Musicale members provide a recital featuring its members in the First Church of Christ Scientist, 80 S Oakland Ave., Pasadena CA All events … Read More

Free

Yuko Mabuchi Trio

George Nakano Theater 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance

A Visionary Pianist Blending Jazz and Classical Mastery Some artists follow trends Yuko Mabuchi creates them. With an artistry that transcends borders, this extraordinary pianist from Japan is captivating audiences worldwide with her seamless fusion of Jazz and Classical traditions. … Read More

$37

Aubrun & Vanhauwaert I

First Lutheran Church & School 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance

Classical Crossroads’ Second Sundays at Two Artistic Director and Steinway Artist Steven Vanhauwaert is joined by his esteemed violinist colleague Ambroise Aubrun. Hailed as a “marvelous violinist” (France Musique) with “sensitive tone” (Pizzicato Magazine) and “tremendous ease, suppleness and beauty of sound” (Nice-Matin), French violinist Ambroise Aubrun has performed extensively in Europe … Read More

Free

Banff International Competition Winner

Fullerton First United Methodist Church 114 North Pomona Avenue, Fullerton

BANFF INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET Competition Winner First Prize winner of the Banff International String Quartet Competition (to be announced August 31). For more information, visit www.banffcentre.ca/bisqc This will be the winning quartet’s debut North American concert tour.

Free

The Webern Quartet

Mason Concerts 3484 Redwood Avenue, Los Angeles

The Webern Quartet Todd Mason - String Quartet No. 5 Beethoven - String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130, with Grosse Fuge Benjamin Hoffman Chiai Tajima Alex Granger Stella Ye Lin Cho   Pre-concert talks by LA Phil's Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano! … Read More

$40