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Sunday, September 1, 7:30 P.M.
MUSICA ANGELICA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
COFFEE WITH THE BRANDENBURGS
Truly magnificent early music from Michael Eagan's
ensemble and soloists. "Lose yourself in sensual seduction"
- L.A. Weekly
Michael Eagan, director and lute
Catherine Webster, soprano
Curtis Streetman, bass
Daniel Plaster, narrator
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Stephen Schultz, flute
Corey Jamason, harpsichord
BACH Coffee Cantata
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
HANDEL Look Down Harmonious Saint
HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 11
$30, $25, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12
Saturday, September
7, 7:00 P.M.
A Benefit Concert for El Cason (School of Popular Music
of Veracruz)
FANDANGO JAROCHO
A jam session Veracruz
style! Mono Blanco, Mexico's premier son jarocho ensemble, is joined
by Luna Negra de Aztlan, Conjunto Jardin, and Son De Madera,
among L.A.'s finest interpreters and leaders of this musical genre.
$25 General Admission
Sunday, September
8, 8:00 P.M.
THE JAZZ BAKERY
EARLY AUTUMN JAZZ
The Jazz Bakery celebrates the brilliant colors of "Early
Autumn Jazz" with sensational vocalist Kurt Elling and his
quartet, featuring pianist Laurence Hobgood. PLUS the spectacular
vibes-piano duo of Stefon Harris and Cyrus Chestnut!
$25, $20, $12 (students)
Friday, September
13, 7:00 P.M.
P.E.B. Foundation presents
INSTRUMENTAL WOMEN
LADY JAZZ
A tribute to all-woman swing bands like the International
Sweethearts of Rhythm and the Ina Rae Hutton Band. Artistic direction
by vocalist Phyllis Battle with musical direction by keyboardist Vanessa
Burch.
$20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12
Saturday-Sunday,
September 14-15, 8:00 P.M.
Lark Musical Society presents
HAZARAN BULBUL/THE TALKING NIGHTINGALE:
AN ARMENIAN JOURNEY
Experience the resplendent pageantry of Armenian folklore
as 60 musicians and dancers, under the direction of Vatsche Barsoumian,
tell the story of a quest for three items to make life perfect.
$30, $20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12
Thursday, September
19, 8:00 P.M
World Festival of Sacred Music Event
Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity presents
THE PASSION OF SPANISH JEWS:
A TAPESTRY OF SONGS AND STORIES
The
Ladino language, a melding of Spanish and Jewish cultures, finds expression
in dream-like ballads and lively dance rhythms in this evening featuring
vocalist Vanessa Paloma, guitarist Jordan Charnofsky, bassist
Vic Koler, and percussionist David Martinelli.
$20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12
Friday, September
27, 8:00 P.M.
World Festival of Sacred Music Event
Cantori Domino presents
DIVINE BACH
J.S. Bach composed The Six Great Motets at the zenith
of his sacred writing. Cantori Domino with Mansfield Singers
offer the rare opportunity to hear all six in one evening. Cantori Domino
launches its thirteenth season as Los Angeles' premier Bach choir with
this concert. Maurita Philips-Thornburgh, who has assisted in the
preparation of the choir for Sir David Willcocks, former Music Director
of King's College, Cambridge, conducts. The Mansfield Singers, Kenneth
Wells, Artistic Director, join with Cantori for this special occasion.
Bruce Langford, frequent program host for KUSC, provides entertaining
and illuminating commentary.
$20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12