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So let's take a look ahead!

The first weekend in August is usually low-key on the concert front, and this year is no exception.  Although the Music Academy of the West's production of The Barber of Seville does look enticing, it's not exactly what we'd call 'hidden'.  So let's take this opportunity to look at a new festival coming up in a couple of weeks (August 17-20), offered by a new company, and loaded with talent: 

 

iCadenza is a fairly new company, founded in 2009, and is the joint brainchild of mezzo Julia Torgovitzskaya and pianist Jennifer Chernick. The company offers website services, career consultation and artist management to classical artists in Southern California and beyond, and their deep understanding of their field has already setting a new standard in artist services.  After the redesign of their already remarkable website this spring (have you seen it?), this, their first annual festival, is just one more example of the revolutionary spirit that drives SoCal's own dynamic duo.  It offers not only exposure for their clients, but an opportunity for the classical community at large to examine the big issues that face the field. 

The four-day festival will include three concerts, a young artist competition, and a variety of other events designed to spark discussion and promote creative thinking about careers and artmaking. Featured artists include several vocal pros (our bailiwick, of course):  tenor Philip Alongi, mezzo Cathleen Candia, baritone Zachary Gordin, pianist (and world-renowned coach/accompanist) Armen Guzelimian, and mezzo Laurie Rubin.  Also appearing are the Israeli Chamber Project and pianists Rufus Choi, Max Levinson, and Assaff Weisman.  (Do take a moment to click the links, which include some excellent examples of gorgeous classical artist websites.)

Tickets go on sale today, and one more advantage of being on our mailing list (or theirs): you have a chance, today only, to purchase a one-day ticket or the whole four-day shebang for 50% off, through Living Social.  But whether you buy your ticket today or later, you won't want to miss this.  It is truly the future of what we do.    

 iCadenza's 2011

Future of Music Festival

Wed, Aug 17 thru Sat, Aug 20

Zipper Hall at the Colburn School

200 S. Grand Ave., Downtown LA

Map & Directions

 Ticket info -- join their mailing list here

Event listing        Website       More about iCadenza

CCMN goes into reduced production during the summer and is dark this week, but the most recent column covers events into August.  We reprint it here for your convenience.  Enjoy!   

Southern California Vocal Events

LAURI D GOLDENHERSH's Weekly Highlights

Santa Barbara will continue to enjoy the sounds of MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST, while Pasadena is filled with song from INTIMATE OPERA PASADENA's 'Summer Nights OperaFusion'.  This new festival is connected to the company's annual Young Artists' Workshop, and this year, features the teaching and performing talents of SUZANNA GUZMAN, TIM MCDOUGAL, DAVID ANGLIN, DAVID CLEMENSEN and ARAM BARSAMIAN, to name just a few.  Don't miss their 'Opera with Scones' event on the 23rd (get your reservations early!), and the various master classes and recitals offered over the next week.  On the 29th and 30th, the workshop will culminate in performances of Puccini's 'Suor Angelica' and Gilbert & Sullivan's 'Trial by Jury'.  Ticket prices are very modest, so you can even go to two or three events!  For more information, click here.

OPERAWORKS brings their summer intensive to a close with their original 'Non-Boring Opera, created from improvisation and pure, unbridled creativity.  Check out this year's production, 'Zombie Apoco-Lips', on the 23rd and 24th in Northridge.  For information, click here. 

Monday the 25th brings the sound of France to Covina, as the CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF GREATER PARIS performs at Sacred Heart Church.  More information can be had by clicking here. 

Soprano JACQUELYNNE FONTAINE performs with pianist PETER WALSH on Wednesday the 27th, bringing a varied program of favorites to California Lutheran University.  Matching classical masters such as Schumann, Debussy and Quilter with American marvels Gershwin, Porter and Sondheim (as well as several other composers), there's sure to be something for everyone.  Learn more by clicking here . 

Bernstein's fun and enigmatic 'Trouble in Tahiti' comes to Los Angeles on the 29th and 30th, in a new production from the PACIFIC OPERA PROJECT. This upstart company takes over the Santa Monica Playhouse on Friday and Upstars at Vitello's on Saturday, making a name for themselves and delighting new audiences with a show only rarely performed in recent years.  See the show while you can, and get tickets early -- it's just the right show for a steamy summer.  For information, click here . 

Also on the 30th, THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN bring barbershop style and family fun to the Burbank Library.  That evening, musical advocates hold court at Disney Hall with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, performed by the LOS ANGELES LAWYERS' PHILHARMONIC.  Like jazz?  You'll love KATIE CAMPBELL's show in Pasadena, celebrating the release of her gorgeous and feisty new CD, End of the Beginning.

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If you like video games or film scores (and who doesn't?), do whatever you can to attend 'Mythos: A Journey through Today's Voices' at First Congregational Church in LA.  An astounding array of talent has been collected for this one concert, conducted by AUSTIN WINTORY and featuring the vocal talents of AYANA HAVIV, ANGIE SOLOMON, and a full chorus of the best singers in the city.  Instrumentalists include THE MIDNIGHT WINDS, pianist ROBERT THIES, cellist STEVE ENDODY, harpist CHARISSA BARGER and SUDNEY HOPSON on percussion.  You won't believe the list of composers represented -- check it out and get more information by clicking here .

What a summer!  Enjoy the season, wear a hat, and thank you for supporting live singing!

Lauri D. Goldenhersh

lauri@laurislist.com  

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