Category Archives: Music

St. Matthew’s Announces Its 40th Season of Concerts

Pacific Palisades is home to several outstanding musical ensembles, including St. Matthew’s Music Guild, which features the critically acclaimed Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, under the direction of Dwayne S. Milburn, and an array of world-class soloists and ensembles. The … Continue reading

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Palisades Symphony Orchestra Will Perform Opera Favorites

Residents do not have to leave Pacific Palisades to enjoy quality concerts, and this end-of-summer concert should be spectacular. The Palisades Symphony Orchestra will perform “Opera Favorites,” under the direction of guest conductor Alan Medak at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, … Continue reading

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Marine Del Rey Summer Symphony Will Perform “Cinema Fantastique”

The Marina del Rey Summer Symphony, led by Maestro Steven Allen Fox, returns to Burton Chace Park on 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, with a family-friendly evening of music. The concert is free, no tickets are required. Seating is … Continue reading

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Stars of Tomorrow Featured at Palisades  Symphony Showcase

  The annual Palisades Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 16, at the Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Boulevard. This will be the first concert held under the leadership of newly appointed conductor/music … Continue reading

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Music Guild Season Finale to Feature YuEun Gemma Kim

Saint Matthew’s Music Guild will conclude its 39th season of concerts at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 31, with the music of Mendelssohn, Mozart and Copland. This concert will be the perfect way to musically kick off the summer. Conducted … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Impressive – Palisades Symphony and Brentwood Palisades Chorale

Impressive and emotional are the adjectives that best describe the May 5 concert hosted by the Palisades Symphony and the Brentwood Palisades Chorale. Held at Community United Methodist Church, the sanctuary was filled with so many concert-goers that additional folding … Continue reading

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Top Musicians Will Play in Free Concert May 19

Chamber Music Palisades invites the community to join them for a a kaleidoscope of chamber music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the Palisades United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The free concert will feature musical … Continue reading

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“Music and the Mind” Explained by Dr. Patrick Whelan

Dr. Patrick Whelan will speak on “Music and the Mind” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Mary 16, in the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real. This fascinating program is free and sponsored by Friends of the Palisades Library. In … Continue reading

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Honor Orchestra Venue Changed for May 11

Under Conductor Larry Newman, the All School Elementary Orchestra Concert that is held annually will now take place on Saturday, May 1,1 at Bel Air Church, 16211 Mulholland Drive.  NOTE: this is a NEW venue, because  “UCLA has called off … Continue reading

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Philip Springer Wins 2024 Webby Award for Best Individual Performance

Long-time Palisades resident and Santa Baby Composer Philip Springer was named the Best Individual Performance in Video for the 28th Annual Webby Awards. His daughter Tamar will accept his award in New York City on May 13. Tamar was also surprised that … Continue reading

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