Concerts
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Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center
Welcome to our 2023-24 season.
Ensemble Flame : "The Pain and Joy of Love: A Thousand Years of Song and Dance”
March 22, Friday, 8:00pm
Embark on a timeless musical journey with Ensemble Flame as they present a concert that celebrates the universal themes of love through the ages. The concert promises to be a rich tapestry of sounds, with Ensemble Flame bringing to life the deep emotions and stories that have resonated with the human spirit for centuries.
From the intricate melodies of medieval courtship to the elaborate harmonies of the Renaissance and the emotional depth of Baroque compositions, this performance will showcase the diverse ways in which love's pain and joy have been captured in music.
Join us for this journey through the ages and rediscover the timeless power of love as expressed through the language of music.
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
TICKETS: $ 28.
Opening Season Concert
Join us for an evening of opera! Love, romance, passion, seduction, betrayal, redemption and sacrifice all in abundance in one program on one night! Enjoy our string quartet and fabulous guest vocalists: Maria Campo, soprano, Stephan Lee, tenor, and Estefani Lopez, mezzo-soprano as they perform at our beautiful, intimate Shay Hall.
Opera selections include music from Bizet’s Carmen and The Pearl Fishers, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Delibes “Lakme” and other favorites.
Join us for a champagne toast and dessert reception at our garden courtyard as we celebrate our new season!
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Halloween Spooktacular IV
October 27, Friday and 28, Saturday, 2023, 8:00pm
It’s alive! It’s LIVE! This October, we’re bringing our highly-anticipated spine-chilling virtual Halloween concert to the stage for the first time ever! All ghouls, ghosts, and creatures of the night are invited to join us for this immersive, atmospheric Halloween experience!
Accompanied by eerie visuals from the delightfully spooky mind of director R.J. De León Vega, You’ll experience everything from the haunting sounds of Hill House to some Stranger tunes from The Upside Down… From thrillingly fun Halloween classics to the macabre masterpieces of modern horror. Join us (if you dare) for this special night of Halloween magic! Goosebumps, shivers, and wicked screams await!
The audience is invited to materialize in costume - A prize for the best costume will be awarded. It’s guaranteed to be an evening full of Tricks and treats!
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Tickets $32
Syrinx Reed Quintet
November 18, 2023, Saturday, 8:00pm
From the music of the Renaissance to the Romantic, from classical, contemporary, and popular genres, Syrinx Reed Quintet is inspiring new perspectives and collaborations in sound. Founded in 2018, Syrinx Quintet has won several awards for its dynamic performances, including the 2023 Beverly Hills National Auditions. Explore the endless possibilities of the reed quintet through innovative arrangements such as Ives, Piazzolla, and Marquez, and original works.
Buckle your seatbelt and get ready for the energy and excitement from Syrinx Reed Quintet!
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Tickets $28
Building Bridges
Through Music
Presents
Flamenco!
January 20, 2024, Saturday, 8:00pm
Passion and fiery performances will be on display as our music hall turns into a Flamenco Tablao featuring the world-renowned flamenco artists María Bermudez, Pelé De Los Reyes, and Andrés Vadin. .
Maria was officially named Flamenco Ambassador in 2022 by the city of Flamenco, Jerez de La Frontera for her inspired trajectory that began in the 90’s. Her outstanding and critically acclaimed performances have graced the stages of prominent venues in Spain, North America, and the world. Maria will be joined by Latin Grammy nominee singer-composer Pelé De Los Reyes and world-renowned guitarist Andre Vadin whose talent spans many different genres while highlighting the flamenco guitar as a universal instrument with no boundaries. Don’t miss this special event.
María Bermudez Pelé De Los Reyes. Andrés Vadin
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Teddy Bear Concert Series
Meet the Woodwind Family
We invite you to bring your family to meet our orchestra family!
Bring your children and their favorite stuffed friends to this delightful concert that demonstrates how sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can bring music to life. Kids and stuffed animals alike will have an opportunity to discover the orchestra’s woodwinds.
July 9, 2023, Sunday, 2:00pm
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library
6145 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park
Admission: FREE
"The Pain and Joy of Love: A Thousand Years of Song and Dance,”
ENSEMBLE FLAME
Embark on a timeless musical journey with Ensemble Flame as they present a concert that celebrates the universal themes of love through the ages. The concert promises to be a rich tapestry of sounds, with Ensemble Flame bringing to life the deep emotions and stories that have resonated with the human spirit for centuries.
From the intricate melodies of medieval courtship to the elaborate harmonies of the Renaissance and the emotional depth of Baroque compositions, this performance will showcase the diverse ways in which love's pain and joy have been captured in music.
Join us for this journey through the ages and rediscover the timeless power of love as expressed through the language of music.
Building Bridges Through Music Presents Flamenco!
Passion and fiery performances will be on display as our music hall turns into a Flamenco Tablao featuring the world-renowned flamenco artists Maria Bermudez and Andres Vadin.
Maria was officially named Flamenco Ambassador in 2022 by the city of Flamenco, Jerez de La Frontera for her inspired trajectory that began in the 90’s. Her outstanding and critically acclaimed performances have graced the stages of prominent venues in Spain, North America, and the world. Maria will be joined by world-renowned guitarist Andre Vadin whose talent spans many different genres while highlighting the flamenco guitar as a universal instrument with no boundaries. Don’t miss this special event.
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Syrinx Reed Quintet
From the music of the Renaissance to the Romantic, from classical, contemporary, and popular genres, Syrinx Reed Quintet is inspiring new perspectives and collaborations in sound. Founded in 2018, Syrinx Quintet has won several awards for its dynamic performances, including the 2023 Beverly Hills National Auditions. Explore the endless possibilities of the reed quintet through innovative arrangements such as Ives, Piazzolla, and Marquez, and original works.
Buckle your seatbelt and get ready for the energy and excitement from Syrinx Reed Quintet!
Location: Santa Cecilia Arts & Learning Center, 2751 West Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Halloween Spooktacular IV
It’s alive! It’s LIVE! This October, we’re bringing our highly-anticipated spine-chilling virtual Halloween concert to the stage for the first time ever! All ghouls, ghosts, and creatures of the night are invited to join us for this immersive, atmospheric Halloween experience!
Accompanied by eerie visuals from the delightfully spooky mind of director R.J. De León Vega, You’ll experience everything from the haunting sounds of Hill House to some Stranger tunes from The Upside Down… From thrillingly fun Halloween classics to the macabre masterpieces of modern horror. Join us (if you dare) for this special night of Halloween magic! Goosebumps, shivers, and wicked screams await!
The audience is invited to materialize in costume - A prize for the best costume will be awarded. It’s guaranteed to be an evening full of Tricks and treats!
Halloween Spooktacular IV
It’s alive! It’s LIVE! This October, we’re bringing our highly-anticipated spine-chilling virtual Halloween concert to the stage for the first time ever! All ghouls, ghosts, and creatures of the night are invited to join us for this immersive, atmospheric Halloween experience!
Accompanied by eerie visuals from the delightfully spooky mind of director R.J. De León Vega, You’ll experience everything from the haunting sounds of Hill House to some Stranger tunes from The Upside Down… From thrillingly fun Halloween classics to the macabre masterpieces of modern horror. Join us (if you dare) for this special night of Halloween magic! Goosebumps, shivers, and wicked screams await!
The audience is invited to materialize in costume - A prize for the best costume will be awarded. It’s guaranteed to be an evening full of Tricks and treats!
Opening Season Concert “OperaCelebration”
Join us for an evening of opera! Love, romance, passion, seduction, betrayal, redemption and sacrifice all in abundance in one program on one night! Enjoy our string quartet and fabulous guest vocalists: Maria Campo, soprano, Stephen Lee, tenor, and Estefani Lopez, mezzo-soprano as they perform at our beautiful, intimate Shay Hall.
Opera selections include music from Bizet’s Carmen and The Pearl Fishers, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Delibes “Lakme” and other favorites.
Join us for a champagne toast and dessert reception at our garden courtyard as we celebrate our new season!
Teddy Bear Concert Series
Meet the Woodwind Family
Meet the Woodwind Family
We invite you to bring your family to meet our orchestra family!
Bring your children and their favorite stuffed friends to this delightful concert that demonstrates how sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can bring music to life. Kids and stuffed animals alike will have an opportunity to discover the orchestra’s woodwinds.
July 9, 2023, Sunday, 2:00pm
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library
6145 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park
Admission: FREE
Music from the Americas
Under the baton of Sonia Marie De Léon de Vega, journey with us as we explore music from and inspired by the Americas. The concert begins with selections from Copland’s "Rodeo" and a spirited tribute to Latin culture with music of Argentina and Mexico. This sizzling concert reveals the soul of Latino music with thrilling Latin rhythms and rich orchestration. The concert concludes with Dvorak’s epic “New World Symphony,” one of the most powerful symphonies of all, a masterpiece that embodies the American spirit.
Witness the beauty. Feel the power. Enjoy the music. Experience it all.
PROGRAM
COPLAND "Buckaroo’s Holiday" and "Hoedown" from Rodeo
PIAZZOLLA Libertango
ARTURO MARQUEZ Danzon No. 2
DVORAK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World”
Special Event
FEATURING
Special guest artists Carl Matthes, Clayton Fong, pianists,
Santa Cecilia String Quartet musicians: Shelly Ren, Elizabeth Dickenson, violins, Matt Nabours, Viola and Garik Terzian, Cello performing music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, Gershwin, Scott Joplin, Copland, Bernstein & more!
LOCATION Women’s 20th Century Club
Music of China
Led by violinist Yi-Huan Zhao, the Santa Cecilia String Quartet will blend the sounds of China with the Western sounds of the string quartet in an unforgettable concert experience. Join us as we journey through the regions of China and experience the seasons and traditions of the land! The program will include a multimedia presentation by RJ De León Vega.
Music includes:
但愿人长久 伴奏 Dan yuan ren chang jiu The Moon Mirrored in the Pool 二泉映月
《梁山伯与祝英台》Butterfly Lovers
《梦驼铃》
Camel Bell
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viewed in the comfort of your own home.
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