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By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Music Director Jeffrey Kahane served as musical “tour guide” for LACO’s annual “Discover” program, which this season featured a special one-night-only exploration of Mozart’s incomparable and deeply moving Requiem in D minor at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. For this performance, Kahane enlisted the services of four very capable soloists: Alison King, soprano; Emily Fons, alto; Nicholas Phan, tenor; Aubrey Allicock, b...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Buffalo Springfield and Poco legendary singer-songwriter Richie Furay made an appearance with his band on Wednesday at The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live for a Q & A and performance, and to kick-off his concert tour promoting his new solo album, “Hand In Hand.” The cover of “Hand In Hand” features the wedding photo of Furay, 70, and his wife of 48 years, Nancy. The two met at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in West Hollywood, where Nancy caught his eye and became the ins...
The Culver City Symphony Orchestra continues its 2014-15 season with the concert: For Young Musicians. The concert is Saturday, February 28, 8 pm at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave. at Culver Blvd. There is free parking, entering from Culver Blvd. For this concert CCSO presents the full symphony orchestra in intimate Veterans Memorial Auditorium for a big sound in a smallish space. Plus, we present the Junior Division Winner from our Parness Concerto Competition. This concert is...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Since his debut release of "Crazy Life" in 1975, Gino Vanneli has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music and is passionate and true to his art. His standing as a powerful and innovative live performer and his well-crafted musical skills as composer, poet, producer and arranger are sharper than ever, as many of his enthusiastic fans can attest. Vanelli has sold over 10 million records worldwide, with hits including "I Just Wanna...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter His name comes from the 19th century Austrian composer who wrote "Hansel & Gretel." His voice comes from heaven and he has been a legend in the international music industry for the last forty plus years, with over 150 million records sold. That singer is Engelbert Humperdinck and he will take the stage at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on February 20. Some of his classic hits include: (Please) Release Me, After The Lovin', Spanish Eyes, The Last Waltz, Am I...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter “Raindrops ‘were’ fallin’ on my head” at the Grammy Museum when B.J. Thomas took the stage to speak about his singing career in a special Q & A and performance For six decades, Thomas, a five-time Grammy-winning artist, has been entertaining his fans with one of the most distinctive voices in American popular music. Along the way, he has made over 30 albums, He caught the singing bug at a very early age. His dad would play a Hank Williams album and Hank...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Neil Sedaka - singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and author – will be performing at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills as part of the KABC Legends Series on February 7. And living legend he is. There are just a few of the titles that can be used to describe Sedaka. His impressive 50-year career ranges from being one of the first teen pop sensations of the ‘50’s, a relevant songwriter who wrote songs for himself and other artists in the ‘60’s, to being a s...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter On January 23, Styx and their front-man, Tommy Shaw, along with James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo) will be making a stop on their current concert tour at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Styx has performed more live shows since ’99 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart...
A Winter's Concert Saturday, January 31, 8 PM Earlier this month a full moon alighted over the Tower of Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where the orchestra will perform for the next concert. While there is howling at the moon, applause at the concert will suffice. Frank Fetta-Conductor and Director Musical Matthew Ennis- Saxophone An unique concert of music for string orchestra paired with a saxophone. Veterans Memorial Auditorium 4117 Overland Ave. at Culver Blvd. Culver City, CA 90231 Free parking, entrances from Culver Blvd....
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Get ready for an afternoon of fun when Rockin’ at the Beach hits the shores of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Sunday, January 18, 3 pm. Tickets, starting from $45, are available at the CCPA Ticket Office, by calling (562) 467-8818, or at cerritoscenter.com. You’ll be ROCKIN’ AT THE BEACH when Dean Torrence and his band the Surf City All Stars get the party started with Jan & Dean hits (such as The Little Old Lady From Pasadena and t...
On January 23, Styx and their front-man, Tommy Shaw, along with James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo) will be making a stop on their current concert tour at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Styx has performed more live shows since ’99 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey,...
The Culver City Chamber Orchestra presents "CELLO MANIA" on January 25, 2015 at 4 p.m. at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Boulevard. Tickets are now available through www.ccchamberorchestra.com or for information by calling (310) 397-2490. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Music Director Arlette Cárdenes heads a unique and fun concert of cello music by classical and pop composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Lady Gaga, U2, Metallica and more. Call now for your tickets –Adults $1...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) opened its “Baroque Conversations” series on Thursday at Zipper Concert Hall at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles. It was a special affair honoring James Arkatov, artistic founder of LACO and original member of the cello section. There was a champagne toast for him at the pre-concert reception attended by musical director/conductor Jeffrey Kahane and then Arkatov kicked things off by saying a few words of...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Grant Gershon, esteemed Artistic Director/Conductor of the Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC), filled the Walt Disney Concert Hall with his passion and joy as they presented their annual holiday concerts. He channeled his un-rivaled enthusiasm during the LAMC’s presentation of “Festival of Carols” on December 13 and Handel’s Messiah on December 21. The LAMC rung in the holiday season with a concert of favorite carols sung by one of the greatest chorale...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Yusuf, formerly known as the incomparable Cat Stevens, made a stop on his "Peace Train" on December 14 during his five-city swing of America to present his "U.S. Peace Train...Late Again Tour 2014." Late again because it's been 35 years since the British singer-songwriter has played a concert in front of a live audience due to a decision he made in 1979, after 10 years of pop-stardom, to exit the music business to raise a family and explore his conversion...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) opened its "Baroque Conversations" series on Thursday at Zipper Concert Hall at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles. It was a special affair honoring James Arkatov, artistic founder of LACO and original member of the cello section. There was a champagne toast for him at the pre-concert reception attended by musical director/conductor Jeffrey Kahane and then Arkatov kicked things off by saying a few words of...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Legendary folk rock band "America" featuring the highly-talented harmonizing of duo Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley will be making a stop on their tour at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on December 7. Formed in 1970, their recording success has continued to delight audiences by performing over 100 shows per year. Their anthem is "Horse With No Name," but also are known for "Ventura Highway," "Sister Golden Hair," "Tin Man," "Daisy Jane," "Lonely...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Verdi Chorus triumphed in their presentation of their fall concerts titled “Distant Lands” this past weekend at the acoustically-sound First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. The chorus is one of the jewels of the Los Angeles opera scene and showed the audience why as they presented two flawless performances. The concerts honored Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s retirement after 40 years of service to Southern California. Musical director/conductor An...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Los Angeles Master Chorale, a cultural icon heralded around the globe for its exceptional artistry, presented its “Renaissance: Reawakened” performance on Sunday at the acoustically-sound Walt Disney Concert Hall where the Chorale has been residing since 2003. Not only did Artistic Director/Conductor Grant Gershon conduct the chorus, but so did his associate Lesley Leighton, and she did so very capably. “Rebirth: Music of the Spirit” is how Gershon...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter The Verdi Chorus will present its “Distant Lands” fall concert in honor of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s retirement after 40 years of service to Southern California. This is the chorus’ 32nd year of showcasing glorious operatic repertoire and will highlight an exotic program of selections that span the globe. The program opens with the heartfelt cries of the people of Greece from Mozart's youthful masterpiece Idomeneo. From there the travel continues to the...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Eddie "Two Tickets To Paradise" Money will make a stop on his 2014 concert tour on November 9 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. With over 28 million records sold worldwide, this classic rockers' trademark raspy, husky voice is still easily recognized today, arguably one of the most distinctive voices. Fans will be treated to all of his most popular hits which include "Two Tickets," Baby Hold On," Think I'm In Love," and "Take Me Home Tonight," among...
Haunt attractions and Hogwarts will be among the musical references at the first-ever Fall Concert presented by the AVPA Music Department at Culver City High's Robert Frost Auditorium on October 29 beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free, donations are welcome. Highlights of the Halloween-themed program include: • Stage premieres of three original haunt attraction pieces by Chris Thomas, an AVPA music faculty member and successful composer for film, TV and haunted park attractions, including the L...
The Culver City Symphony Orchestra will begin its 2014-15 Season with the concert: A Classical Presence. It will be presented on Saturday, November 1 at Veterans Auditorium at 8 pm. There is free parking. CCSO is back in Culver City after its Summer Season in Burton Chace Park as the Marina del Rey Summer Symphony (same orchestra-different name). This concert is under the direction Conductor/Music Director-Frank Fetta. For additional information visit www.culvercitysymphony.org or call...
On Sunday, November 2 at 2 pm The Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City will present another of the late Mimi Melnick's Double M Jazz Salons, headlining influential bandleader, trumpeter, cornetist, composer and educator, Bobby Bradford. The personnel for Bradford’s cutting-edge Mo’tet includes Bobby Bradford, cornet; Vinny Golia and Chuck Manning, reeds; Michael Vlatkovich, trombone; Don Preston, piano; Ken Rosser, guitar; Roberto Miranda, bass and Chris Garcia, percussion. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. At 1 pm, Bradford will bri...
On Sunday, November 2 at 2 pm The Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum in Culver City will present another of the late Mimi Melnick's Double M Jazz Salons, headlining influential bandleader, trumpeter, cornetist, composer and educator, Bobby Bradford. The personnel for Bradford’s cutting-edge Mo’tet includes Bobby Bradford, cornet; Vinny Golia and Chuck Manning, reeds; Michael Vlatkovich, trombone; Don Preston, piano; Ken Rosser, guitar; Roberto Miranda, bass and Chris Garcia, percussion. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. At 1 pm, Bradford will briefl...
