KUSC Radio Local Event Arts Public Service Announcements October - December 2014

START DATE: 10/1 KILL DATE: 10/7 Spend an evening with one of Broadway’s biggest stars, when Brian Stokes Mitchell, comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for one performance only Friday, October 10 th at 8pm. It will be a night filled with great music as the Tony Award- winning baritone peforms some of his favorite songs from musical theater in this very special concert event. Don’t miss Brian Stokes Mitchell, October 10th at Segerstrom Center - for tickets, visit S-C-F-T-A dot org.

START DATE: 10/1 KILL DATE: 10/10 On Saturday, October 11, the SANTA BARBARA MUSIC CLUB will present a concert at Faulkner Gallery in the downtown Santa Barbara Public Library. This opening concert features violin and piano works of internationally acclaimed composer Emma Lou Diemer, performed by Dr. Diemer on piano with virtuoso violinist Philip Ficsor. For information about this or other Santa Barbara Music Club programs and performing artists, visit s-b-music-club-dot-org

START DATE: 10/4 KILL DATE: 10/17 The L. A. Phil presents SALONEN, SAARIAHO & SIBELIUS, October 24th, 25th, and 26th at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in an invigoration program including the forceful fanfares of Janá ček’s Sinfonietta, the mysterious, shimmering textures of Kaija Saariaho’s new work for organ and orchestra, and the cool, Finnish soundscapes of Sibelius’ Lemminkäinen Suite . Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 10/6 KILL DATE: 10/16 Almost 250 years later, music lovers still enjoy the celebratory “Haffner” Serenade Mozart wrote for a friend’s wedding. Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for a musical toast to friendship and a happy-ever-after with guest conductor Douglas Boyd and cellist Steven Isserlis on Saturday, October 18 at Alex Theatre and Sunday, October 19 at Royce Hall. Tickets and information at L-A-C-O.org.

START DATE: 10/6 KILL DATE: 10/26 The internationally acclaimed Hagen Quartet comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, October 28 th at 8pm. Considered one of Europe’s leading string quartets, the Hagen Quartet makes its Segerstrom Center debut with a century spanning program of works by Mozart, Brahms and Shostakovich to showcase the versatility and virtuosity of this esteemed ensemble. Information and tickets for the Hagen Quartet at Segerstrom Center are available at S-C-F-T-A dot org.

START DATE: 10/6 KILL DATE: 10/22 Mummenschanz, the pioneering Swiss mask theater troupe brings its wordless universe to the Valley Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 24th , at 8PM. By creating a compelling experience through inventive uses of shadow, light, and objects, Mummenschanz offers a visually stunning spectacle of soundless theater that transcends cultural barriers, sparks the imagination, and inspires new generations of show-goers. Visit VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DOT ORG .

START DATE: 10/8 KILL DATE: 10/16 2013 Van Cliburn Crystal Award Winner Sean Chen, the first American to win a prize since 1997, won fans with his “exceptional ability to connect with an audience combined with an easy virtuosity,” said the Huffington Post. He comes to El Camino College’s Marsee Auditorium on Friday, October 17 at 8PM. The program includes works by Mozart, Rachmaninov, Bach, Chopin and Liszt’s transcription of Wagner’s Overture to Tannhäuser. Tickets online at center for the arts dot org or by calling 800-832-ARTS.

START DATE: 10/9 KILL DATE: 11/5 LA Opera presents a riveting pairing of two one-act masterpieces, written more than two centuries apart – Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle. Director Barry Kosky of last season’s Magic Flute, delivers a powerful production that shines new light on the agonizing consequences of unconditional love. LA Opera’s Dido and Aeneas and Bluebeard’s Castle. Six performances only, beginning October 25. Tickets at 213- 972-8001 or L A Opera dot org.

START DATE: 10/10 KILL DATE: 10/23 The L.A. Phil presents magnificent music by MOZART and BEETHOVEN, October 30th through November 2nd at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Mozart’s masterful D-minor Piano Concerto will feature the poetic virtuosity of Jeremy Denk, recent recipient of a MacArthur “genius” award. Esa-Pekka Salonen also leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Beethoven’s powerful, epoch-changing Symphony No. 3, the “Eroica.” Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 10/10 KILL DATE: 10/18 Nederlander Concerts and Symphony In The Glen presents the 4 th Annual EEK at The Greek, a symphonic extravaganza on Saturday, October 25 th at The Greek Theatre. This family friendly event presents a creepy collection of favorites led by Maestro Arthur B. Rubinstein – plus Bruce Boxleitner, star of Disney’s Tron, will narrate The Tell Tale Heart ! Kids can trick or treat on the front plaza before the show! Tickets at Greek Theatre L.A. dot com. Sponsored by Mercedes Benz and Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles.

START DATE: 10/11 KILL DATE: 10/16 The New West Symphony celebrates the opening of its 20 th Anniversary season with a concert featuring internationally-acclaimed pianist Gabriela Montero performing Edvard Grieg’s grand romantic piano concerto. Music director Marcelo Lehninger leads this season-opening concert that also includes music of Villa-Lobos, Corigliano and Bernstein. Friday evening, October 17 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Saturday evening October 18 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Sunday afternoon October 19 at Barnum Hall in Santa Monica. Tickets at new west symphony dot org

START DATE: 10/13 KILL DATE: 10/26 UCSB Arts & Lectures presents world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Alessio Bax in recital Tuesday, October 28 at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. One of the world’s most beloved violin virtuosos, Joshua Bell returns for an intimate evening of starkly beautiful masterworks, including sonatas by Schubert, Grieg and Prokofiev. A performance by these incomparable artists – at the pinnacle of their crafts – is an experience not to be missed. For tickets, visit Arts And Lectures dot UCSB dot edu.

START DATE: 10/13 KILL DATE: 10/21 Join Pacific Symphony for “Cathedrals of Sound,” October 23 through 25 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. Experience an evening of awe and inspiration as Grammy-award winning organist Paul Jacobs brings to life Respighi’s splendid orchestration of “Church Windows.” Then, the sonorous voices of the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey perform Gregorian chant, followed by Pacific Chorale in Duruflé’s transcendent Requiem. For tickets visit Pacific Symphony DOT ORG.

START DATE: 10/14 KILL DATE: 10/31 Bernstein, Gershwin, Lockington! Celebrate opening night at the Pasadena Symphony as new Music Director David Lockington leads the festivities with the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F featuring Grammy nominated pianist Terrence Wilson on Saturday November 1 st with both 2 and 8 o’clock performances at Ambassador Auditorium. Come early and pop the cork in the Sierra Auto Group Symphony Lounge. For tickets and information visit Pasadena Symphony dash Pops dot org.

START DATE: 10/17 KILL DATE: 11/4 The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra with Chief Conductor and Music Director Ji ří Bělohlávek performs at Valley Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November Fifth, at Seven-thirty PM. The inimitable Maestro leads this historic orchestra through Anton Dvorak’s profoundly moving masterwork, Stabat Mater , performed by the acclaimed Prague Philharmonic Choir. Tickets available at VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DOT ORG.

START DATE: 10/20 KILL DATE: 11/4 The Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo presents the Prague Philharmonic Choir on Thursday, November 6 th at 8PM. The Prague Philharmonic Choir celebrates the International Year of Czech music with a program that includes Dvorak’s Moravian Duets, Three Male Choruses on Folk Texts, In Nature’s Realm and Brahms’ Love Song Waltzes. Information and tickets are available online at Performing Arts dot soka dot edu.

START DATE: 10/20 KILL DATE: 11/2 The L.A. Phil presents the debut of its innovative “in/SIGHT” series, which combines live music with video installations. On November 6th, 7th and 9th, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform Edgard Varèse’s masterpiece for huge orchestra, Amériques , while visuals by renowned media artist Refik Anadol fill the hall. The program also features Bernard Herrmann’s Suite from Psycho , songs by Kurt Weill, and more. Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 10/22 KILL DATE: 11/6 Opera Santa Barbara presents Verdi’s blockbuster Rigoletto. This new production is directed by Brad Dalton, who staged LA Opera’s acclaimed production of A Streetcar Named Desire earlier this year. And LA Opera conductor Christopher Allen makes his Opera Santa Barbara debut. Evan Brummel sings the title role and is joined by Andrea Carroll as Gilda and Cody Austin as the Duke of Mantua. Performances are Friday, November 7 and Sunday, November 9 at the Granada Theatre. For tickets, visit Opera S B dot org.

START DATE: 10/25 KILL DATE: 11/7 The L.A. Phil presents vibrant music by Ravel & Elgar on November 14th, 15th, and 16th, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Ravel's gorgeous evocation of Spain, Rapsodie espagnole, opens this concert, followed by Penderecki's unique Concerto Grosso for Three Cellos. Elgar's sweeping Enigma Variations , with its soaring lines, clever personal allusions and unsolved riddle, brings the program to a satisfying close. Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 10/25 KILL DATE: 11/3 The Philharmonic Society presents Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet with the internationally renowned Czech Philharmonic, performing Dvorák’s beloved New World Symphony, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Janácek’s powerful rhapsody, Taras Bulba . Tuesday, November 4, 8pm, at Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets and information at 949 553 2422 or Philharmonic Society dot org.

START DATE: 10/27 KILL DATE: 11/6 Virtuoso cellist Lynn Harrell makes his New West Symphony debut with 3 performances of Antonin Dvorak’s monumental cello concerto. New West Symphony Music Director Marcelo Lehninger leads the orchestra in a program that also includes Johannes Brahms’ sublimely melodic Second Symphony. Friday evening, November 7 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center; Saturday evening November 8 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Sunday afternoon November 9 at Barnum Hall in Santa Monica. Tickets at New West Symphony dot org.

START DATE: 10/27 KILL DATE: 11/15 Experience the soaring music that once graced the great cathedrals of the Renaissance here and now in Los Angeles! On November 16 th , Artistic Director Grant Gershon and the Los Angeles Master Chorale present “Renaissance Reawakend” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. You’ll hear sublime choral music by John Taverner, Josquin des Prez, Thomas Tallis and more. For tickets and information, visit LAMC dot org.

START DATE: 10/27 KILL DATE: 10/31 Cal Poly Arts presents Grammy-award winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at the Cohan Center, Saturday, November 1 st in San Luis Obispo. Celebrating their 42 nd season, the ensemble performs a program of Grieg, Bach and Mozart. Also on the program is the world premiere of Anna Clyne’s Rest These Hands . The performance includes guest soloist and violinist Jennifer Koh. For tickets, call (805) 756-4849 or order online at cal poly arts dot org.

START DATE: 10/27 KILL DATE: 11/14 Marvel as the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra performs Beethoven’s most theatrical concerto when music director Jeffrey Kahane conducts from the keyboard, Saturday, November 15 at Alex Theatre and Sunday, November 16 at Royce Hall. The program also showcases viola virtuoso Paul Neubauer in the Viola Concerto written especially for him by Aaron Jay Kernis. Tickets and information at L-A-C-O.org.

START DATE: 10/27 KILL DATE: 11/13 The Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo presents the first concert in the “Sundays at Soka” series with Pacific Symphony. The concert on Sunday, November 16 th at 3 PM features 19-year-old violinist Chad Hoopes playing a 1713 Stradivarius violin. The program includes Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra as well as Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A Major. Tickets are available online at Performing Arts dot soka dot edu.

START DATE: 10/29 KILL DATE: 11/13 The Colburn school's Music Academy Guest Artist Concert Series kicks off November 14. You won’t want to miss beloved French violinist, Laurent Korcia in concert with the Academy Virtuosi - the Colburn School’s conductorless chamber orchestra – in this spectacular performance on November 14 at 8 PM at The Colburn School’s Zipper Hall. The program will include Vivaldi’s Concerto for 4 violins, violin sonatas by Franck & Poulenc, Stravinsky’s L'histore du soldat, and more. For tickets visit colburn school dot edu

START DATE: 10/29 KILL DATE: 11/22 The French Revolution becomes an epic Russian ballet as the Mikhailovsky Ballet and Orchestra perform The Flames of Paris , November 28 th through 30 th at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The Flames of Paris features lavish sets and costumes, a gorgeous score performed by a live orchestra and spectacular dancing by an unmatched company of superstar dancers. Don’t miss The Flames of Paris at Segerstrom Center, November 28 th through 30 th ! For tickets, visit S-C-F-T-A dot org

START DATE: 10/31 KILL DATE: 11/9 CAMA presents the Czech Philharmonic playing Dvo řák's New World Symphony at Santa Barbara's Granada Theatre at Eight PM on Monday, November Tenth. Maestro Ji ří Bělohlávek directs the program featuring Dvo řák's Ninth Symphony as well as Franz Liszt's PIano Concerto Number Two with Jean-Yves Thibaudet as soloist. Tickets to the November Tenth performance are on sale through The Granada Theatre Box Office at 805 899-2222, or visit CAMASB-dot-org

START DATE: 11/3 KILL DATE: 11/12 “Wuthering Heights ” recounts the tale of the ill-fated lovers Heathcliff and Catherine on the lonely moors of northern England. Bringing its signature style and dynamic approach, Aquila Theatre brings to life Emily Bronte’s classic story of all-consuming passion with this new production. “ Wuthering Heights” at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium on Friday, November 14 th at 8 PM.For information, call the Caltech Ticket Office at (626) 395- 4652.

START DATE: 11/3 KILL DATE: 11/13 Coloratura soprano Lori Ann Fuller Piscioneri, who has performed solos with LA Opera and the LA Phil, joins the Pasadena Community Orchestra on Friday, November 14 th , to open the orchestra’s 32 nd season. The program includes the famous “Musetta’s Waltz” and “O mio babbino caro” arias by Puccini, and more. Rounding out the evening are orchestral works including the William Tell and Hansel and Gretel overtures. At the First Church of Nazarene in Pasadena. More at p c o music dot org

START DATE: 11/3 KILL DATE: 11/12 Pacific Symphony presents “Mozart and Brahms,” November Thirteen through Fifteen at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. First, twenty-four-year-old Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang, Gold medal winner of the Thirteenth Van Cliburn Competition, displays his virtuosity in Mozart’s passionate and lyrical Piano Concerto No. 20. Then, Brahms steps out of Beethoven’s shadow in his sumptuous Symphony Number Two. For tickets to “Mozart and Brahms,” visit Pacific Symphony DOT ORG.

START DATE: 11/3 KILL DATE: 11/16 UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Danish String Quartet on November 18 th at the Music Academy of the West. With its boundless technical talents, matched by an infectious joy for music-making, this group of three Danes and a Norwegian is arguably the hottest string quartet performing today. The program includes the West Coast premiere of a new piece written for the ensemble, plus Haydn and Beethoven. Tickets at Arts and Lectures dot UCSB dot edu.

START DATE: 11/3 KILL DATE: 10/7 On Saturday, November 8, the SANTA BARBARA MUSIC CLUB will present an all- Schubert concert at Faulkner Gallery in the downtown Santa Barbara Public Library. This concert features the melodious Schubert trio entitled Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock). The program also includes Schubert's Fantasie in C major ("Grazer") and Drei Klavierstücke (Three Piano Pieces). For information about this or other Santa Barbara Music Club programs and performing artists, visit s-b-music-club- dot-org

START DATE: 11/5 KILL DATE: 11/14 Join the Santa Barbara Symphony this November 15 th and 16 th for the Life of Beethoven . With work by Beethoven’s teacher Haydn, as well as Beethoven’s Symphony number one and his Violin Concerto, this is a night to celebrate the life of one of Classical music’s greats. Violin soloist Caroline Goulding performs for the Life of Beethoven at the Granada Theater November 15 th and 16th. It’s the Santa Barbara Symphony! Tickets online at the symphony dot org

START DATE: 11/6 KILL DATE: 11/14 Cal Poly Arts presents organist Dorothy Riess the Cohan Center, Sunday, November 16 th at 3 PM in San Luis Obispo. Considered a living legend, “Dr. Dorothy’s” organ program features an eclectic mix of original compositions, transcriptions and classical organ repertoire, including Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in B minor , Stravinksy’s “ Petrouchka ,” Wagner’s “ Pilgrim’s Chorus .” For tickets, call (805) 756-4849 or order online at cal poly arts dot org.

START DATE: 11/7 KILL DATE: 11/19 The L.A. Phil presents an extraordinary symphonic event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Walt Disney Concert Hall’s awe-inspiring pipe organ. On November 20th, 21st, and 22nd, renegade organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter joins Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic to show off the organ with music by Barber, Scriabin, Hartke, and Saint-Saëns, whose stirring “Organ” Symphony concludes the concert. Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 11/7 KILL DATE: 11/18 American Cinematheque and Luce Cinecitta, present Cinema Italian Style, 11 Italian Film premieres with filmmakers in person, including the official Italian Oscar submission "Human Capital" and the restored version of 1988 Oscar winner "Cinema Paradiso." The series traverses Italy from Sicily to Naples, Tuscany and Rome with mafia tales, romances and even an homage to 70's cop films. November 13 through 18 at the Aero Theatre. More at Aero Theatre dot com.

START DATE: 11/8 KILL DATE: 11/25 The L.A. Phil presents beautiful music by Haydn and Schubert on Thanksgiving weekend — that’s November 28th, 29th, and 30th, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic are joined by charismatic French cellist Gautier Capuçon for the endless charms of Haydn’s C-major Cello Concerto. Dudamel also invigorates the lovely lyricism of Schubert’s Symphony Number Six. Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 11/10 KILL DATE: 12/6 LA Opera presents Florencia en el Amazonas from the composer of Il Postino , Daniel Catán. Sung in Spanish, this Puccini-esque romance is inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez. Chilean soprano Verónica Villarroel is Florencia. Grant Gershon conducts six performances only at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, beginning November 22nd. LA Opera’s Florencia en el Amazonas . Tickets at 213-972-8001 or L A Opera dot org.

START DATE: 11/10 KILL DATE: 11/21 The Norton Simon Museum presents the lecture “London–New York–Paris: Duveen Brothers and the Market for Decorative Arts Between 1880 and 1940.” Charlotte Vignon of The Frick Collection in New York explores the enormous influence of the Duveen Brothers Gallery, the prestigious international art firm, and reveals its strategies to monopolize the American art market. Held on Saturday, November 22, 4 p.m. at the Norton Simon Museum. Free with admission. More information at Norton Simon dot org.

START DATE: 11/10 KILL DATE: 11/23 Celebrate the 20 th Anniversary of Morten Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium with the Los Angeles Master Chorale on December 14th! It’ll be an a cappella Christmas at Walt Disney Concert Hall including other choral favorites like Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria and Poulenc’s Christmas Motets . Then later in December, hear the Master Chorale sing the granddaddy of all holiday concerts with two performances of Handel’s Messiah . For all dates and ticket information, visit LAMC dot org.

START DATE: 11/11 KILL DATE: 11/21 The Philharmonic Society presents Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil in a matinee performance with organist Cameron Carpenter at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on Sunday, November 23 rd , 3pm. Witness Dudamel’s energetic conducting of Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony, Barber’s Toccata Festiva , and the OC premiere of a new symphony by Stephen Hartke. Call 949 553 2422 or visit Philharmonic Society dot org.

START DATE: 11/12 KILL DATE: 11/26 The Tenors, the internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum recording artists are coming to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on November 29. The Tenors have performed for audiences around the world and are known for blending classical music and contemporary pop in their distinctive vocal style. Don't miss The Tenors at the Civic Arts Plaza. Call ticketmaster at one eight hundred seven four five three thousand or go online at ticketmaster dot com

START DATE: 11/14 KILL DATE: 12/3 The L.A. Phil presents Pictures at an Exhibition December 4th through December 7th at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in that ultimate sonic blockbuster, Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky . You’ll also hear Esa-Pekka Salonen’s orchestral thrill ride Helix and Rachmaninoff’s deeply Romantic evocation of a mysterious painting, Isle of the Dead . Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 11/17 KILL DATE: 12/5 Valley Performing Arts Center presents Hungarian violin virtuoso Edvin Marton, Prince of the Violin, on Saturday, December Sixth, at Eight PM. Premiering his seven million dollar, 1699 Stradivarius violin, Marton will perform a classic and contemporary repertoire, including “Beethoven’s Fifth,” “Tosca’s Fantasy” and “Clocks” by Coldplay, with his all-girl, pop rock band. Visit VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DOT ORG

START DATE: 11/17 KILL DATE: 12/6 Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge presents the Canadian Brass Holiday Concert on Sunday, December Seventh, at Seven-Thirty PM. Sing-along to beloved holiday music the whole family will enjoy, from Charlie Brown , to Bach, to the Grinch, performed by the The Brass on twenty-four karat, gold-plated instruments. Visit VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DOT ORG

START DATE: 11/17 KILL DATE: 12/6 The New York Times calls them the "Rock stars of Renaissance vocal music" - and with more than 80 recordings and nearly 2,000 performances, they remain one of the world's most celebrated choral ensembles. Hear the TALLIS SCHOLARS when they perform in a resonant Mid-Wilshire landmark of concrete and glass. Join Chamber Music in Historic Sites at St. Basil Church on Sunday, December 7th. For tickets and info call The Da Camera Society, or online at DaCamera.org.

START DATE: 11/17 KILL DATE: 12/7 Savor two giant works of the repertoire when Pacific Symphony performs “Beethoven and Rachmaninoff,” December 11 through 13 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. First, Music Director Carl St.Clair leads Beethoven’s joyful Symphony Number Seven. Then, award-winning pianist Alain Lefèvre displays his phenomenal technique in Rachmaninoff’s ever-popular Piano Concerto Number Two. For tickets to “Beethoven and Rachmaninoff,” call (714) 755 5799 or visit Pacific Symphony DOT ORG.

START DATE: 11/18 KILL DATE: 11/21 The Santa Barbara Music Club presents a concert of beautiful music by Mozart, Ravel, Dutilleux, and Brahms, performed by fine artists on clarinet, oboe, voice, and piano -- held on Saturday, November 22, at 3 pm in Faulkner Gallery of the downtown Public Library. For more information on the program and performing artists, visit s-b-music- club-dot-org .

START DATE: 11/21 KILL DATE: 12/9 The L.A. Phil presents Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody December 11th through December 14th at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski plays Rachmaninoff’s stunning Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini . James Gaffigan conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a program that also includes Prokofiev’s “Fiery Angel” Symphony No. 3 and Bernstein’s soaring score for On the Waterfront . Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 11/24 KILL DATE: 12/4 CAMA presents The Tallis Scholars singing Renaissance choral music at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre at Eight PM on Friday, December Fifth. Peter Phillips directs a program featuring the Missa Gaudeamus of Josquin des Prez as well as sacred works by William Byrd and Edmund Turges. Tickets to the December Fifth performance are on sale through the Lobero Theatre Box Office at 805 963-0761 or visit CAMASB-dot-org.

START DATE: 11/26 KILL DATE: 12/5 The Santa Barbara Music Club presents “Liszt in Istanbul,” featuring three compositions he performed when he visited in 1847, based on operatic works by Italian composers; Bellini and Donizetti. The program also includes Hungarian Melodies and more! Held on Saturday, December 6 th at 2 PM in Faulkner Gallery of the downtown Public Library. For more information on the program and performing artists, visit s-b-music-club-dot- org .

START DATE: 11/29 KILL DATE: 12/12 Ring in the holidays with the sparkling music of the season! Santa Barbara Choral Society's Hallelujah Project returns to the Lobero Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14 with Conductor JoAnne Wasserman and the 100-voice chorus and orchestra. The program includes JS Bach, John Rutter, Randol Bass and traditional seasonal favorites, including the Hallelujah Chorus plus celebrity narration of The Night Before Christmas and a special appearance by the Santa Barbara Children's Chorus. Tickets online at lobero dot com.

START DATE: 12/1 KILL DATE: 12/12 Pasadena’s most sought-after Holiday Concert returns this year with all-new reserved seating! Performed by candlelight at the All Saint’s Church on December 13 th at 4 o’ clock and 7 o’clock, this experience will delight audiences with seasonal favorites. There’s something for everyone with holiday classics to never before heard orchestral pieces for the whole family to enjoy! For tickets to attend, please visit Pasadena Symphony dash Pops dot org.

START DATE: 12/1 KILL DATE: 12/14 The L.A. Phil presents timeless music by Mozart Saturday and Sunday, December 20th and 21st, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Trevor Pinnock conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in two masterworks, Symphony No. 39 and Piano Concerto No. 9, plus three examples of Mozart’s seductive vocal music. Pianist Beatrice Rana and soprano Miah Persson are the soloists in this holiday treat. Get your tickets at L-A-Phil dot com.

START DATE: 12/1 KILL DATE: 12/6 The Palm Springs Opera Guild presents the 31st annual Vocal Competition on Sunday, December 7th. This non-ticketed event will showcase 8 amazing young singers from the western states competing for cash prizes. Enjoy performances by the opera stars of tomorrow in a brand new state-of-the-art auditorium. That's Sunday, December 7th at 3 pm at the Performing Arts Center, Rancho Mirage High School. For details visit Palm Springs Opera Guild dot org.

START DATE: 12/3 KILL DATE: 12/11 Get the holidays off to a glorious start with Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” Sunday, December 14 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. Led by Austrian conductor Christoph Campestrini, the matinee performance features Pacific Symphony, world-class soloists and the angelic voices of Pacific Chorale. Thrill to blazing trumpets, thundering timpani and the electrifying, uplifting “Hallelujah!” chorus. For tickets to “Handel’s Glorious Messiah” visit Pacific Symphony DOT ORG.

START DATE: 12/3 KILL DATE: 12/9 LA Opera presents Florencia en el Amazonas. Described by the LA Times as “a magical journey…lush, lurid. ” The Orange County Register calls soprano Verónica Villarroel’s Florencia, “properly regal, singing in golden tones…” Grant Gershon conducts all performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, now through December 20th. LA Opera’s Florencia en el Amazonas . Tickets at 213-972-8001 or L A Opera dot org.

START DATE: 12/6 KILL DATE: 12/7 The Goleta Valley Community Orchestra presents a ticket-less, family-friendly orchestral concert on Monday, December 8 at the Wake Center at 7:15 PM. The program includes Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso, Von Dittersdorf’ Symphony No. 1, Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony No. 8 and Saint-Saens Danse Macabre. Monday, December 8 at Wake Center in Goleta. For more information, call 805-698-0833.

START DATE: 12/8 KILL DATE: 1/30 Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College in Glendora presents “Shuffle. Play. Listen.”, Saturday, January 31 st at 8 PM. Christopher O’Riley and Matt Haimovitz join together in a collaboration that crosses the classical and pop music genres. From the Top’s own Christopher O’Riley is recognized as one of the leading American pianists of his generation, and cellist Matt Haimovitz has redefined what it means to be a classical musician today. More on Shuffle. Play. Listen. At h– a– u– g– h p- a- c dot com.

START DATE: 12/8 KILL DATE: 12/19 Santa Barbara Revels presents its seventh annual seasonal tradition, " The Christmas Revels: An Irish Celebration of the Winter Solstice." This imaginative, theatrical entertainment appeals to all ages and involves almost 70 singers, actors and musicians, with special guests this year from The Claddagh School of Dance. Performances at the Lobero Theatre are on December 20 th at 2:30 and 7:30 and December 21 st at 2:30. For tickets, visit lobero dot com.

START DATE: 12/8 KILL DATE: 12/14 The Philharmonic Society presents the award-winning Canadian Brass in a holiday concert. Hear beloved seasonal favorites and holiday classics such as Tormé’s Christmas Song, Dreydel Variations, and songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas in an entertaining evening of virtuosic playing and heartwarming humor. Monday, December 15 at 8pm at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Tickets and information at 949 553 2422 or Philharmonic Society dot org.

START DATE: 12/8 KILL DATE: 12/19 Experience the magic of the holiday season with the sublime choral sounds of Santa Barbara’s Quire of Voyces, in concert Saturday, December 20th at 7pm and Sunday, December 21 st at 3pm, in the unparalleled acoustics of St. Anthony’s Chapel, Garden Street Academy. Let yourself be swept away by an exquisite collection of vocal works by composers ancient and modern, including Palestrina, Durufle, and Australian prodigy Daniel Brinsmead. For tickets, call 805-965-5935.

START DATE: 12/8 KILL DATE: 12/15 Celebrate the season with the king of instruments at Pacific Symphony’s Holiday Organ Spectacular, December 16 in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Enjoy a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music featuring organist Todd Wilson, vocalist Lisa Vroman and members of Pacific Symphony. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the magnificent Gillespie Concert Organ. For tickets to “Holiday Organ Spectacular” visit Pacific Symphony DOT ORG.

START DATE: 12/15 KILL DATE: 12/28 The Geffen Playhouse presents HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN! Featuring the composer's most popular and enduring songs from "There's No Business Like Show Business," to "White Christmas", Felder's masterful weaving together of character and musical performance makes this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable theatrical event! A Los Angeles Times’ Critics Choice, this crowd pleaser is now extended to January fourth in the Gil Cates Theater! Secure holiday seats now before they sell out. Tickets at Geffen playhouse dot com.

START DATE: 12/15 KILL DATE: 1/8 The Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo presents Grammy Awards winning piantist Emanuel Ax on Friday, January 9 th at 8 PM. The concert on features Bizet’s Variations Chromatiques de concert, Rameau’s Pieces de Clavecin, Debussy’s Les Estampes L 100 and L’isle Joyeuse, L 106 as well as Chopin’s Scherzi Nos 1, 2, 3 & 4. Tickets for Emanuel Ax at on January 9 th are available online at Performing Arts dot soka dot edu.

START DATE: 12/15 KILL DATE: 1/1 Classical KUSC salutes arts organizations that contribute to the cultural life of Southern California. Classical KUSC highlights the Palm Springs International Film Society as our Arts Partner of the Month. The Festival is celebrating its 26 th year in 2015 and welcomes 135,000 attendees each year for its lineup of new and celebrated international features and documentaries. The Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 2-12. For tickets visit psfilmfest.org .

START DATE: 12/15 KILL DATE: 1/2 New Year's Concert 2015, Salute to Vienna returns to the Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall Sunday, January 4 th at 2:30 PM for a spectacular concert! Viennese Maestro Niels Muus leads the Strauss Symphony of America. Charming Viennese singers present operetta excerpts, and ballet and ballroom dancers perform famous Strauss waltzes and polkas in beautiful costumes. New Year's Concert: Salute to Vienna! Sunday, January 4th, 2:30 PM at the Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall. Book your tickets now at ticket master dot com

START DATE: 12/17 KILL DATE: 12/30 Join the Santa Barbara Symphony for their New Year’s Ev e pops concert! Come hear your favorites at the best New Year’s Eve party in town. Santa Barbara Symphony will provide the party favors and you bring the fun. Terrific seats now available. It’s New Years Eve with the Santa Barbara Symphony! December 31 st at the Lobero Theatre. Tickets at 805-899-2222 or visit the symphony dot org

START DATE: 12/23 KILL DATE: 1/16 One of Argentina’s greatest cultural treasures, Tango Buenos Aires, returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, with an exciting new production, January 17 th and 18 th . The Song of Eva Peron is a dazzling Tango dance and music spectacle inspired by the fabled and tragic life of the legendary Argentine First Lady. Don’t miss Tango Buenos Aires at Segerstrom Center January 17 th and 18 th . For tickets, visit S-C-F- T-A dot org.