Strings and Keys

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

Program Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Sonata for Cello and Piano, L. 135 I. Prologue II. Sérénade III. Finale Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979) Trois Pièces for Cello and Piano I. Modéré II. Sans vitesse et à l’aise III. Vite et nerveusement rythmé Gabriel … Read More

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Northern Lights

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Immerse yourself in the ethereal Nordic soundscape of Nielsen, Mustonen, and Sibelius, whose crystalline textures and sweeping melodies evoke the radiance of Scandinavia. NIELSEN String Quintet Blake Pouliot, Alan Gilbert, violins; Kyle Armbrust, SoHui Yun, violas; Kajsa William-Olsson, cello   … Read More

$53 – $83

Vroman’s Summer Concert Series

Vroman's Bookstore 695 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz at Vroman’s Bookstore, presented in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. On August 2nd from 5–6 PM, PCM Jazz Faculty & Friends take the stage with Nicole McCabe (saxophones), Aaron … Read More

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Prodigies

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Marvel at the remarkable beauty of early masterpieces by history’s greatest prodigies who revolutionized the world of chamber music. HANDEL Trio Sonata for Oboe, Violin and Continuo in C Minor Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Ruben Valenzuela, harpsichord; Jakob … Read More

$65 – $88

Impulse New Music Festival

Thayer Hall 200 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles

This special concert features the premieres of the 12 new works written as part of the 2025 Impulse New Music Festival, performed by our Festival Trios and ensemble-in-residence, Brightwork Ensemble. The concert will also include selections by the late American … Read More

$25

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

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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

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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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