Archive for Sunday, May 18, 2008
Classical listings
Compiled by Sari Heifetz.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” and more. Featuring pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Today, 2 p.m. $40-$142. (323) 850-2000.
Levy-Lysy-Martin Trio The world-class chamber ensemble performs works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn at the “Coffee, Cookies and Concerts” series. This ongoing program takes place on selected Sundays through July. University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood. Today, 3 p.m. $17-$40. (323) 954-0404.
Sundays Live The ongoing series includes free classical music concerts presented by LACMA in cooperation with Friends of Sundays Live. Bing Theater at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Today, next Sun. 6 p.m.; indefinitely. Free. (323) 857-6000.
Los Angeles Master Choral Grant Gershon conducts the 120-voice choral and orchestra in works by Verdi, Puccini and more. Featuring soprano Elizabeth Bishop and baritones Brian Leerhuber and Kim Josephson. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Today, 7 p.m. $38-$114. (213) 972-7282.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Harpsichordist Thomas Adès conducts the ensemble in the program “Baroque Variations: Adès and Couperin,” featuring works by both composers. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Wed., 8 p.m. $35-$88. (323) 850-2000.
Fairies, Ghosts and Witches in German and Austrian Literature and Music This program presents ballads, poems and stories by Goethe, the Brothers Grimm and others, and music by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Offenbach and more. Goethe-Institut German Cultural Center, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, L.A. Thu., 7:30 p.m. $10. (213) 743-2707.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the orchestra in works by Stravinsky, Bartók and Dutilleux. Featuring cellist Anssi Karttunen. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m. $40-$142. (323) 850-2000.
Cantori Domino The Bach choir performs Duruflé’s “Requiem,” Bach’s Motet I: “Singet dem Herrn,” Stravinsky’s “The Dove Descending” and works by Messiaen and Jergenson. St. Augustine Church, 1227 4th St., Santa Monica. Next Sun., 4 p.m. $15, $20. (310) 798-3615.
Harlem String Quartet The young, multicultural string quartet performs works by Ravel and Wynton Marsalis. First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard, L.A. Next Sun., 4 p.m. $35-$45. (213) 477-2929.
Santa Monica Symphony Gary Bovyer conducts the orchestra in Debussy’s Rhapsody No. 1 for Clarinet, Ravel’s “Rapsodie Espagnole,” Ginastera’s Overture to “Fausto” Criollo and Ravel’s “Pavane for a Dead Princess.” Featuring clarinet soloist David Newman. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. Next Sun., 7:30 p.m. Free. (310) 395-6330.
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