Summer is in full swing, and although there are fewer events, there are certainly good concerts to choose from between now and the end of July:
Summer series such as those at the historic HOLLYWOOD BOWL, THE HUNTINGTON, the 15th IPALPITI FESTIVAL, and (for those willing to travel a bit further), the REDLANDS BOWL and MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST continue with gusto,
The LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC dives into summer with their 7/10 Hollywood Bowl opening, featuring
Beethoven's 9th Symphony, one of the grandest works in the repertoire. Later this month, the popular '
Grease Sing-A-Long' and the Bowl production of '
The Producers' (with a can't-miss cast) will delight musical theater lovers. As always, get tickets early, and plan ahead. Go to the Hollywood Bowl's website by clicking:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.comSOUTHWEST CHAMBER MUSIC goes tres chic with a series of French programs at the glorious Huntington in Pasadena. On July 28-29, soprano ELISSA JOHNSTON sings the unforgettable '
Chansons madécasses' from Maurice Ravel, on a program that also includes works by Debussy, Milhaud and Franck. Tickets are available in the loggia or on the lawn -- for details, click:
http://www.swmusic.org/summer_festival/calendar.htmlThis Sunday, July 8, those of us who missed the sold-out '
Sylvia' earlier in the season will have another chance to catch it, at least aurally: Julia Adolphe's acclaimed chamber opera will be broadcast via Kinetics Radio on the web. To "tune in", go to the Kinetics Radio website by clicking:
http://tinyurl.com/6vbf6yoJuly 21 & 22, OPERA WORKS serves up their annual operatic improvisation with "
Non-Boring Original Opera". This is the culmination of four weeks' work with their summer students, in an innovative, intensive program built to launch very creative careers. The show is never the same twice, so you might want to see both shows... Get details by clicking:
http://www.operaworks.orgFinally, inject a little magic into your summer with METROPOLITAN MASTER CHORALE's fundraiser at the historic (and completely unique)
Magic Castle in Hollywood. The event takes place Sunday, July 29, but tickets are limited: plan to get very dressed up, be amazed, and have a great time. Start by clicking:
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9692907We'll continue to add events to our calendar throughout the summer -- check back often, so you don't miss a thing. As always, thank you for supporting live singing!
