| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Karen Han: Erhu VirtusoPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art February 4, 2012 The ancient two-stringed instrument, Erhu, is soulful, expressive of feelings and very close to a woman’s voice. Karen Han is an internationally renowned Erhu artist who has performed with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and other prestigious orchestras worldwide. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 02/04/12 | Santa Ana |
Lonesome Traveler: A Journey Down Rivers and StreamsPresented by The Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse January 10-February 5, 2012 "Tom Dooley", "Goodnight Irene", Puff, the Magic Dragon", "Blowin' In The Wind", and "This Land Is your Land". These songs remind us of a time when music brought us all together; when it changed us. Lonesome Traveler takes us from the backwoods of Appalachia to the nightclubs of New York and San Francisco, from the mid-1920s to the mid-1960s. Experience the music that made history and the history that made music. | The Laguna Playhouse | 01/10/12-
02/05/12 | Laguna Beach |
Opening Night Salon - 2012 Laguna Beach Music FestivalPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna February 6, 2012 A “tasting menu” salon performance and reception opens the 10th annual Laguna Beach Music Festival with double bassist Edgar Meyer, the Calder Quartet and the Calidore Quartet in the new historic Hotel Laguna. Each will perform selections related to the musical journey charted for the week-long Festival, presented by Laguna Beach Live! and the Philharmonic Society. Limited seating. | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/06/12 | Laguna Beach |
Sons of the PioneersPresented by The All-American Boys Chorus at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church February 7, 2012 The All-American Boys Chorus proudly presents the legendary Sons of the Pioneers, live in concert. They are the premier western singing group who musically paint unforgettable images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, tall timber and prairies with songs like "Tumbling Tumbleweeds", "Cool Water" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky". | The All-American Boys Chorus | 02/07/12 | Newport Beach |
Hugh MasekelaPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre February 8, 2012 South African Legend & Grammy Award Winner
South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela has covered the globe and played with just about every top star you can think of (Paul Simon, Herb Alpert, Bob Marley and Fela Kuti to name a few) - writing several international hits and selling millions of cds in the process. His single "Grazing in the Grass" topped the Rolling Stones' "Jumping Jack Flash" in the US charts and brought him a Grammy. Masekela's hit "Bring Him... | Irvine Barclay Theatre | 02/08/12 | Irvine |
Private Salon with Joshua Bell - 2012 Laguna Beach Music FestivalPresented by Laguna Beach Live! February 8, 2012 A very special salon concert in a private Laguna Beach home will support the 2012 Laguna Beach Music Festival. Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is appreciated by all as a brilliant virtuoso and once-in-a-generation talent; with pianist Sam Haywood he will present an intimate recital followed by an elegant reception. Laguna Beach Music Festival is a week-long blend of concerts, salons, informal talks and social events presented by Laguna Beach Live! and the Philharmonic Society. | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/08/12 | Laguna Beach |
Groundation's 12th Annual Bob Marley Tribute ConcertPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House February 8, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 02/08/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
The Genius of Edgar Meyer - 2012 Laguna Beach Music FestivalPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Playhouse February 9, 2012 Equally acclaimed as classical performer, composer and bluegrass star, Edgar Meyer owns the double bass like no other American musician. An in-demand collaborator, he frequently works with musicians from diverse traditions who are all masters of their trade. His most recent release is The Goat Rodeo Sessions, with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler Stuart Duncan and mandolin wizard Chis Thile of Nickel Creek. Hit records have included Appalachia Waltz (also with Yo-Yo Ma) and Short Trip Home (with... | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/09/12 | Laguna Beach |
Tokyo String Quartet Presented by Soka University at Soka University February 9, 2012
The Tokyo String Quartet has captivated audiences and critics alike since it was founded 40 years ago. Regarded as one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world, the Tokyo Quartet-Martin Beaver and Kikuei Ikeda (violins), Kazuhide Isomura (viola) and Clive Greensmith (cello)-has collaborated with a remarkable array of artists and composers, built a comprehensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings and established a distinguished teaching record. Performing over a hundred...
| Soka University | 02/09/12 | Aliso Viejo |
Muck Speaks! Poetas and Songs for San ValentinPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center February 9, 2012 Acclaimed Chicano artist José Lozano presents a night of poetry from the heart of Latino culture. The evening features some of L.A’s top Latino poets, such as Gloria Enedina Alvarez, Sushu Foster, Olga Garcia, and Ruben Mendoza. The musical guests will include Adriana Alvarez and Arianna Gouivea. Latin Grammy nominated La Marisoul, from the hot Chicano band La Santa Cecilia, will sing boleros in her definitive style. For mature audiences. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 02/09/12 | Fullerton |
Festival Feast - 2012 Laguna Beach Music FestivalPresented by Laguna Beach Live! February 10, 2012 A gourmet dinner with wine pairings at Claes Ovation restaurant followed by violin superstar Joshua Bell in concert at Laguna Playhouse, and a post-concert reception on stage. A Festival Feast ticket includes dinner, concert ticket, reception and shuttle transportation between Laguna Playhouse and Hotel Laguna. | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/10/12 | Laguna Beach |
Meet Joshua Bell - 2012 Laguna Beach Music FestivalPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Playhouse February 10, 2012 Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. In additional to numerous classical recordings, he has become a household name thanks to his many soundtracks including the Oscar-winning score for The Red Violin. For this concert he will be accompanied by pianist Sam Haywood in a recital of gems from the classical repertoire, plus the beloved Schubert Trout Quintet with double bassist Edgar Meyer, and... | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/10/12 | Laguna Beach |
| Nikka Costa/ D / Delmost Wade | The Coach House | 02/10/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Lorna Griffitt Guest Artist Piano Recital Presented by Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center at Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center February 10, 2012 Lorna Griffitt, D.M., began her performing career at 16 as a soloist with the Louisville Orchestra under the direction of Robert Whitney, in a performance of the Grieg "Piano Concerto in A Minor." She received her doctorate with distinction in piano performance from Indiana University under the tutelage of Menahem Pressler. Griffitt enjoys an active career as soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue in the United States and in South America, Europe and the Middle East.
For... | Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center | 02/10/12 | Irvine |
Valentine's Day with Roberta FlackPresented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 9-February 11, 2012 Pacific Symphony
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Grammy Award winner Roberta Flack visits Pacific Symphony with her intoxicating romantic ballads including “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “Feel Like Making Love” and “Tonight I Celebrate My Love.” Flack remains one of only two artists (the other is U2) to win back-to-back Grammy Awards for Record of... | Pacific Symphony | 02/09/12-
02/11/12 | Costa Mesa |
| Brentano String Quartet | Philharmonic Society of Orange County | 02/11/12 | Irvine |
| Joshua Bell, Edgar Meyer and The Calder Quartet | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/11/12 | Laguna Beach |
Lord of the Strings Concerts Presents Acoustic EidolonPresented by City of Mission Viejo at Mission Viejo City Hall February 11, 2012 Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire joined forces on the music scene in 1998. This confluence of two gifted musicians has resulted in the internationally acclaimed duo, Acoustic Eidolon. Joe Scott performs on a unique, custom-designed double-neck guitjo, a banjo/guitar combination created exclusively by Joe and deemed by USA Today as being a “beautiful harp-like sounding instrument…like nothing they’ve ever heard before.” Hannah Alkire was classically trained on the cello.... | City of Mission Viejo | 02/11/12 | Mission Viejo |
Which Ones Pink/Jonny RelicPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House February 11, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 02/11/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
A Piano Played by Five Pianists at Once (First Attempt)Presented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University Art Gallery (UCI) January 12-February 11, 2012 A Piano Played by Five Pianists at Once (First Attempt): A Solo Project by Koki Tanaka
Opening Reception on Thursday, January 12, 6-9pm
A Piano Played by Five Pianists at Once (First Attempt), continues Room Gallery's Emerging Artist Series. Tanaka's interdisciplinary art practice - combining painting, video, photography and sculpture - captures the ordinary, everyday event or object in its most poetic transformation. The artist's task of discovery entails... | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 01/12/12-
02/11/12 | Irvine |
Downtown Anaheim Art Crawl Experience - ACEPresented by Anaheim Art Crawl Experience at Center Street Promenade February 11, 2012 A free quarterly progressive art crawl/walk experience (ACE) featuring Art in Public Places, live artists and entertainment, gourmet food truck alley, fine art and crafts on exhibit and for purchase in a variety of galleries and on Center Street Promenade, the Center Gallery, Rothick art haus, Anaheim Brewery and the MUZEO, Classic Hot Rod Cars and more. Free shuttle service. Ample parking in the structure behind Center Street Promenade and across from the Center Gallery. If it rains, event... | Anaheim Art Crawl Experience | 02/11/12 | Anaheim |
French ImpressionsPresented by Pacific Symphony at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 12, 2012 Orli Shaham, piano
Raymond Kobler, violin
Robert Becker, viola
Timothy Landauer, cello
Mercedes Smith, flute
Benjamin Lulich, clarinet
Debussy: Syrinx
Debussy: Premier Rhapsody
Ravel: Chanson de Madécasses
Fauré: Piano Quartet
Debussy’s mix of modernism and sensuality placed him among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. Ravel’s “Chanson” is a... | Pacific Symphony | 02/12/12 | Costa Mesa |
Tenth Anniversary Concert – Edgar Meyer, Calder Quartet, Calidore Quartet - 2012 LBMFPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Playhouse February 12, 2012 Festival alumni the Calder Quartet (LBMF ’03) and Edgar Meyer (LBMF ’05) collaborate with the youthful yet musically mature Calidore Quartet, winners of the 2011 Fischoff Competition. This eclectic afternoon celebrates the Festival’s tenth anniversary with a program featuring the Mendelssohn Octet. Laguna Beach Music Festival is a week-long blend of concerts, salons, informal talks and social events presented by Laguna Beach Live! and the Philharmonic Society. | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/12/12 | Laguna Beach |
ALOPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House February 12, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 02/12/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
The Piano Party - An Interactive Musical Guide to LifePresented by Brea Curtis Theatre at Brea Curtis Theatre February 10-February 12, 2012 Are you looking for an original and exciting night of live performance?
You are invited to The Piano Party—a celebration of musical theatre,
stripped down to its essence: legendary songs that illustrate and inspire.
Filled with comedy, trivia, audience participation and stand-out
performances, this world premiere production will feature some of
Orange County’s greatest voices as they take you on a journey through
life’s most memorable... | Brea Curtis Theatre | 02/10/12-
02/12/12 | Brea |
| Gabriela Montero, piano | California State University, Fullerton | 02/12/12 | Fullerton |
Sunday Musicale Featuring The Elixir Piano TrioPresented by Newport Beach Public Library at Newport Beach Public Library February 12, 2012 The Newport Beach Public Library presents a free Sunday Musicale with the Elixir Piano Trio on Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m. The dynamic trio, featuring violinist Samvel Chilingarian, pianist Lucy Nargizyan, and cellist Garik Terzian, will perform a traditional and modern repertoire with classical, folk and jazz influences. Program will include works by Khachaturian and Piazzolla, among others.
Winner of the Most Distinguished Musician award 2005 IBLA International Competition in... | Newport Beach Public Library | 02/12/12 | Newport Beach |
The African American Art Song Alliance Conference “Roots and Branches”Presented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University of California, Irvine - Winifred Smith Hall February 9-February 12, 2012 All activities to be held at Winifred Smith Hall, unless otherwise noted, and are open and free to the public
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, February 9
5:00 PM Welcome Reception, UCI Art Gallery
7:30 PM Welcome Concert
Africa’s Varied Influence
William Chapman Nyaho, with Louise Toppin in concert
Friday, February 10
Flowers
9:00 AM ... | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 02/09/12-
02/12/12 | Irvine |
| 18th Annual Valentine's Celebration | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 02/14/12 | Irvine |
Valentines Day: A Romantica RendezvousPresented by Casa Romantica Cultural Center at Casa Romantica Cultural Center February 14, 2012 Enjoy the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the most romantic setting in town! With contemporary live music by vocalist and pianist Elliott and dancing.
Ticket price includes delicious hors d’oeuvres, two beverages and a complimentary gourmet chocolate and Champagne toast!
Tickets per person: $40 | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 02/14/12 | San Clemente |
| Big Head Todd & The Monsters/ Roger Clyne/ Anderson Hall | The Coach House | 02/14/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Don Carlos/Phat Reggae Dub Status/Roots Revival | The Coach House | 02/15/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Jazz Wednesdays Winter Series - (Wk3) Carol Welsman TrioPresented by Laguna Beach Live! at Hotel Laguna February 15, 2012 Great jazz and great food in the new intimate club atmosphere of the Laguna Room of Hotel Laguna. One show, starting at 6:00 pm with intermission. Cover is $12/online and $15/at the door. Special season ticket pricing available. Room opens at 4:30 for sunset viewing; food and beverages for purchase. Reservations accepted if pre-paid online (sorry, no refunds or exchanges).
The Series is every two weeks, January 18-April 11, with a variety of the best jazz musicians. | Laguna Beach Live! | 02/15/12 | Laguna Beach |
Huntington Beach Art WalkPresented by Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District February 15, 2012 The Downtown Huntington Beach Art Walk features the artwork of emerging artists and student artists with unique and unusual presentations. Free and open to the public, this non-juried art show features artist displays in restaurants and stores throughout downtown Huntington Beach. From poets to painters, photographers to sculptors, the Art Walk offers guests an entertaining evening of exploring art and ambiance in Huntington Beach.
The Art Walk has become an exciting feature in... | Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District | 02/15/12 | Huntington Beach |
Gassman Electonic Music Series: Computer-MediatedPresented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University of California, Irvine - Winifred Smith Hall February 16, 2012 Fans of the Gassman Electronic Music Series shouldn't miss what promises to be an extraordinary concert.
Computer Mediated focuses on new works for instruments and computers and features jazz great Kei Akagi, celebrated musician Christopher Dobrian, and other CTSA faculty and alumni performers.
ALSO! DON'T MISS THIS!
Gestural, a discussion with Christopher Dobrian, who describes his recent research into computer cognition of the gestural nature of musical... | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 02/16/12 | Irvine |
Pacific Symphony Chamber Orchestra Presented by Soka University at Soka University February 16, 2012 Pacific Symphony, under the masterful baton of Carl St.Clair, returns to the Soka Performing Arts Center for a special concert featuring the smaller Chamber Orchestra and a program that will delight listeners young and old. Featured on this concert are:
• Marquez: Danzon No. 2
• Saint Saens: Carnival of the Animals
• Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
| Soka University | 02/16/12 | Aliso Viejo |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Philharmonic Society of Orange County | 02/17/12 | Costa Mesa |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy/The New FBI/The Jackpot Club | The Coach House | 02/17/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata: The Hills Are AlivePresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre February 18, 2012 The Sound of Music is one of the most-beloved musicals of all time…but you’ve never heard it quite like this. In a season of musical mashups, the band members of BRO have updated some of their favorite things about these songs, with the full blessings of the von Trapp family and the Rogers & Hammerstein organization.
Taking a smart approach to the music and characters, each song is in a different style. The harmony of the Jackson 5’s “ABC”... | Irvine Barclay Theatre | 02/18/12 | Irvine |
Paddy Moloney, The Chieftains and Special GuestsPresented by Soka University at Soka University February 18, 2012
Six time Grammy winners, The Chieftains are now recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention. They have uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated over the centuries, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive. 2012 will mark the group's 50th anniversary, and they plan to celebrate the momentous occasion by collaborating with old and new friends alike, reliving past memories and introducing...
| Soka University | 02/18/12 | Aliso Viejo |
Our Lady of Lourdes - A New BalletPresented by Project Marian February 10-February 18, 2012 Join us and be inspired by this beautiful new original ballet based on the true story of St. Bernadette. This ballet takes you on with Bernadette on her encounters with Our Lady in the small town of Lourdes, France in 1858.
We bring you original music and inspiring choreography to awaken in your heart the messages of Lourdes. | Project Marian | 02/10/12-
02/18/12 | Orange |
| Faculty Recital – Paul Sherman, oboe | Chapman University College of Performing Arts | 02/18/12 | Orange |
Jake Shimabukuro/Aolani KaekaPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House February 19, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 02/19/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Andrea Martin with Seth RudetskyPresented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts at Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 16-February 19, 2012 Andrea Martin offers an evening of outrageous comedy and song as only the incomparable Emmy and Tony® Award-winning comedienne can. Your favorite Broadway tunes are rounded out with her famous SCTV characters and tales of her life, career and famous Hollywood friends. Featuring musical accompanist and YouTube sensation, Seth Rudetsky. | Segerstrom Center for the Arts | 02/16/12-
02/19/12 | Costa Mesa |
Four Clowns at South Coast RepertoryPresented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Nicholas Studio February 17-February 19, 2012 ."Rowdy, irreverent, totally inappropriate, dangerous, and very funny" - San Francisco Guardian
“I can’t believe they’re doing that” - Minneapolis Pioneer Press
"practiced physical and vocal prowess and a truckload of commitment" - Indianapolis Nuvo
"underneath the face paint and fuzzy noses lays a lot of complexity" - Phoenix New Times
Four Clowns Reviews Page
Fresh off their Top of the Fringe win at... | South Coast Repertory | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Costa Mesa |
Max Raabe & the Palast Orchester:One Cannot Kiss AlonePresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre February 22, 2012 Back by Popular Demand!
You can be sure of an evening of high-style, droll wit, and fabulous music when Max Raabe and his big band return to the Barclay. This urbane group from Berlin is renowned for recreating the musical glory of the Weimar-era, pop songs of the 20s and 30s, and exquisitely crafted modern love songs. Songs you’ve heard many times, and songs you will want to hear again and again. Max’s winsome demeanor and playful banter have charmed audiences from... | Irvine Barclay Theatre | 02/22/12 | Irvine |
| Free Lunchtime Showcase Concert | UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 02/22/12 | Irvine |
Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio with Michael Tree and Harold RobinsonPresented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Irvine Barclay Theatre February 23, 2012 Joseph Kalichstein, piano
Jaime Laredo, violin
Sharon Robinson, cello
Michael Tree, viola
Harold Robinson, double bass
PROGRAM:
ZWILICH: new commissioned work (TBA)
SCHUBERT: Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 “Trout Quintet" | Philharmonic Society of Orange County | 02/23/12 | Irvine |
Johnny Cash Birthday Bash with CASH'D OUTPresented by The Coach House at The Coach House February 23, 2012 For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com | The Coach House | 02/23/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Wei Tsun Chang, violinPresented by California State University, Fullerton at California State University, Fullerton - Clayes Performing Arts Center, Meng Concert Hall February 23, 2012 Wei Tsun is a sought after soloist, concertmaster, recitalist and teacher. He is an active chamber musician with recent performances in Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan and Masssachusetts as well as recitals in Paris and Barcelona. As concertmaster, Wei Tsun has led and soloed with many orchestras in Michigan, and is currently conertmaster with the Bryan Symphony of Tennessee. He has also soloed and toured Europe with L'Orchestre de Chambre Francaise Alberic Magnard and Cameratta... | California State University, Fullerton | 02/23/12 | Fullerton |
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