Category Archives: Music

Opera “The Marriage of Figaro” Discussed at the Palisades Library

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sue

Mary Johnston, one of the passionate and knowledgeable volunteers at LA Opera will give a talk about L.A. Opera’s presentation of The Marriage of Figaro. This opera will run through February 26 in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Johnston’s talk is free and will be held … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

Pianist David Kaplan Will Perform at St. Matthew’s Music Guild

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Sue

Pianist David Kaplan will present a solo recital entitled, “Quasi una fantasia” at St. Matthew’s Music Guild at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 10. “Quasi una fantasia” takes its name from the original title given to two sonatas by Beethoven: … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

World Premiere and International Harpist Featured at Chamber Music Palisades

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Sue

Chamber Music Palisades (CMP) presents its first concert of the new year on Wednesday, January 18, 8 pm, at St. Matthew’s Parish – and the program is spectacular. It includes host Alan Chapman, a world premiere, We Begin, by Derrick Skye … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

Holiday Concerts to Fill the Air

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX It’s beginning to sound a lot like the holiday season with many local choirs planning concerts in the next few weeks. Here’s a look at several upcoming local choral performances in order by date. Angel City Chorale – … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 2 Comments

“Four Angels” Will Be Featured    

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Sue

The world premiere of Grammy Award winner Richard Danielpour’s Four Angels for Clarinet and String Quartet will highlight St. Matthew’s Music Guild’s concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 11. Boris Allakhaverdyan, Los Angeles Philharmonic principal clarinet, will be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 1 Comment

Violinist Movses Pogossian Featured at Guild’s Opening

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Sue

St. Matthew’s Music Guild opens its 38th season of concerts at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 14, with renowned violinist Movses Pogossian. Pogossian has performed with members of the Tokyo, Kronos, and Brentano string quartets, and frequently collaborates with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

Rihanna Selected to Perform at Next Super Bowl

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Sue

  By BERNICE FOX   Former Palisadian Rihanna will be the halftime headliner at the next Super Bowl. The multi-Grammy winning pop and R&B singer will take the stage at Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Film/Television, Music, Pacific Palisades Community Council | Leave a comment

Chamber Music Palisades Presents “Voice of Four Horns”

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Sue

If a resident has never gone to a musical event sponsored by Chamber Music Palisades, the first concert of the 26th annual season promises to be spectacular. Quadre – The Voice of Four Horns will play at 8 p.m. on … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

PaliHi Band Prepares for Competition Season

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER School is back in session, and the unchanging traditions of the fall semester stand firm, such as marching band. Those who live near Palisades Charter High School can often hear the PaliHi band practicing in the evening … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids/Parenting, Music, Schools | Leave a comment

Matty Gottesman Offered First Record Deal

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Palisades resident Matty Gottesman recently signed a deal with Empire Records. “I am super excited to be working with them,” he said. “I want my music to uplift people. “The majority of my songs are intended to … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Leave a comment