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Thursday, January 24, 2008, 8 pm
Friday, January 25, 8 pm
Saturday, January 26, 8 pm
Sunday, January 27, 2007, 2pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 850-2000
The Los Angeles Master Chorale performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. We will be singing Benjamin Britten's War Requiem. For more details and ticket information, please visit the LAPhil website at laphil.com.
Sunday, February 17, 2008, 3pm
St. John Fisher Lenten Concert: Requiem
St. John Fisher Church
5448 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
The St. John Fisher Parish Choir and Orchestra present John Rutter's "Requiem," directed by Alison Graff. Featuring Marie Hodgson, soprano.
Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:30 pm, $25/$30
5th Annual Music Ministry Benefit Concert
St. John Fisher Church
5448 Crest Rd.
Palos Verdes, CA
(310) 541-3815
Don't miss this annual showcase highlighting the artistry of the Music Ministry professional staff in a concert benefitting the many programs of the SJF Music Ministry. Featuring Brian Chapman (bass), joe DiResta (guitar), Carolyn Correnti (random percussion), Alison Graff (soprano), Scott Graff (baritone), Sharmila Guha (alto), Marie Hodgson (soprano), Grant Hungerford (trumpet), Jospeh Paguio (tenor), John Rusnak (piano & organ), and Gil Zimmerman (trombone). Tickets are available at the door or by calling (310) 541-3815. $5 Additional donation includes pre-concert dinner in the auditorium, 6 - 7:15 pm. Call for info, to purchase tickets, or to make reservations.
Friday, March 14, 2008, 8pm - 12am, no cover
3101 Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 594-3437
Jazz standards with Ruben Ramos (bass) and Ralph Penland (drums). (Piano - TBA.)The Hilltop Restaurant is located at the Shilo Inn Hotel Suites.
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 7 - 11pm, no cover
502 W. First Street
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 447-6700
SAVE THE DATE! I’m back at Hip Kitty. Come by and enjoy the music while you have some fondue with your friends. Yum! Featuring Gary
Fukushima (piano), Greg Swiller (bass), and Jon Nathan (drums). Plus special guests! Don't miss the debut performance of the vocal jazz group yet to be named. We will sing a few tunes during the night.
Sunday, May 17, 2008, 3pm
St. John Fisher Spring Concert: Magnificat
St. John Fisher Church
5448 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
(310) 541-3815
The St. John Fisher Parish Choir and Orchestra present John Rutter's "Magnificat," directed by Alison Graff. Featuring Marie Hodgson, soprano.
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 7pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 850-2000
Get up to speed on the A-list of today's most important names in choral composition. Every piece in this tasting menu of hip, eclectic music is a winner and will highlight the Master Chorale in all its virtuosic glory. The Mexican folk harp has its own personality. Nobody plays it better than Mexican-American Sergio "Checo" Alonso. A three-way collaboration among composer David O, master musician Alonso and the Master Chorale — the second installment of L.A. is the World. Hear it first! For details and ticket information, visit the LAMC website at lamc.org.
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 7pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 850-2000
An unforgettable night at the opera. Highlighted by the world premiere of an extraordinary choral concert suite based on American composer Gordon's acclaimed new opera The Grapes of Wrath with libretto by Michael Korie. Sharing the bill: Nabucco, Boris Godunov and other fan favorites. Bravo! This concert is part of the inaugural Festival of New American Musicals taking place in May and June, 2008. For details and ticket information, visit the LAMC website at lamc.org.
Monday, August 4, 2008, 8 - 10pm, $5 cover
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
1221 State St., Suite 205
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 234-5678
After many years, Sharmila returns to Santa Barbara for ONE NIGHT ONLY. She’ll be playing tunes from her recently released debut album. Featuring Andy Langham (piano), Kevin Axt (bass), and Jon Nathan (drums). Also featuring special guests Jim Mooy (trumpet), Rob Wallace (tabla), and Kevin Winard (percussion). DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8 - 11pm
502 W. First St.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 447-6700
Pianist/composer/vocalist Shawn Kirchner will be doing a solo jazz performance of original tunes and standards, with appearances by guest vocalists Sharmila Guha and Ryan Harrison.
SEPTEMBER 2008 Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 8pm
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 8pm
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
The LA Master Chorale and the LA Children's Chorus sing with the LA Philharmonic. Mahler’s massive and aptly named “Symphony of a Thousand” marks Salonen’s last Bowl program as Music Director. Eight superb soloists, the L.A. Master Chorale, and the L.A. Children’s Chorus join in for this rarely heard and overwhelming musical creation. For more details and ticket information, visit LAPhil.com.
Sunday, October 12, 2008, 7pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
"We open our 45th season with a pair of fantastically contrasting works typical of Grant Gershon’s programmatic style; Rachmaninoff’s monumental Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom blends splendidly with the grandest of Haydn’s masses, Harmonie Mass." For more details and ticket information, please visit lamc.org.
Friday, November 14 at 8 pm
Saturday, November 15 at 8 pm
Sunday, November 16 at 2 pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Los Angeles Master Chorale sings with the LAPhil. We will be singing selections from Les Troyens, Berlioz, and a piece by Thomas Adès, who will be conducting the performances. For more details and ticket information, visit laphil.org.
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 7 - 11pm, no cover
502 W. First Street
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 447-6700
CD RELEASE PARTY! Featuring Gary
Fukushima (piano), Greg Swiller (bass), Jens Kuross (drums), with special
guests: Vocal ensemble “Dinner at 9” (featuring Kim Switzer, myself, Faith
Lee Kenton, Jay Kenton, and Bill Brown) will be singing a few very cool a
cappella jazz arrangements. And the wonderful Shawn
Kirchner will be sitting in to accompany me on a couple of his original
songs.
DECEMBER 2008 Friday, December 5, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 3pm
Messiah (Abridged)
Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College
150 E. Fourth Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Pomona College Choir and guest chamber orchestra present Handel's "Messiah," directed by Donna M. Di Grazia. Featuring soloists Kate Rubke-Foxworth (soprano), Sharmila Guha (alto), Joshua Diener (tenor), and Cedric Berry (bass-baritone). For more information about this FREE concert, please contact Elizabeth Champion at (909) 607-2671. Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3 - 4pm
St. John Fisher Advent Concert: Messiah
St. John Fisher Church
5448 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
(310) 541-3815
The St. John Fisher Parish Choirs and Orchestra present Handel's "Messiah," directed by Alison Graff. Featuring soloists Marie Hodgson (soprano), Sharmila Guha (alto), Lincoln Hanks (tenor), and Scott Graff (baritone). | ||
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