Los Angeles Upcoming Events
Main Series 1: Hidden in Plain Sight
Next Up: Sunday, September 20 | 3:00pm | Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles, CA
Before Tchaikovsky became the voice of sweeping ballets and symphonies, and before Bartók transformed folk music into a modern language, both composers explored paths less traveled. This program uncovers remarkable early and lesser-known works that reveal familiar musical personalities in…
Happy Hour with Grant Gershon
Next Up: Sunday, October 25 | 3:00pm | Westerbeck Recital Hall at Pasadena City College
One of Southern California's most influential musical leaders joins Brian Lauritzen for an evening of conversation, stories, and live music. From conducting to programming to building artistic communities, Grant Gershon shares insights from a remarkable career at the center of…
Main Series 2: Thick as Thieves
Next Up: Sunday, November 15 | 11:00am | Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles, CA
Some ensembles are assembled for a performance. Others are forged over decades of concerts, recordings, rehearsals, road trips, and shared adventures. Resident Artists Ben Smolen, Meredith Crawford, and Cristina Montes Mateo bring their extraordinary musicianship—and unmistakable chemistry—to an evening celebrating…
Main Series 3: Leipzig & London
Next Up: Sunday, January 17 | 3:00pm | The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates
On a rare French double-manual harpsichord modeled after an instrument from 1760, Salastina explores the brilliance and contrast of two towering Baroque contemporaries. Intimate sonatas by Bach and Handel reveal distinct musical worlds united by invention, elegance, and enduring beauty.
Sounds Mysterious: Love at First Listen Free
Next Up: Sunday, February 14 | 4:00pm | The Wende Musuem's A-Frame Theater
Our wildly popular musical guessing game returns with a Valentine's twist. Brian Lauritzen has once again hidden the identities of every piece on the program. Armed only with your ears and intuition, you'll join the musicians in trying to identify…
Main Series 4: Six Strings Attached
Next Up: Sunday, March 7 | 3:00pm | The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates
Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux joins Salastina for an evening that spans centuries. From Boccherini's beloved Guitar Quintet to a world premiere by Philip White and virtuosic solo works, this program showcases the guitar's remarkable ability to blend in, stand out…
Main Series 5: Mythos
Next Up: Sunday, May 16 | 11:00am | Moss Theater at New Roads School
Heroes, monsters, enchantments, and transformations have inspired composers for centuries. From ancient legends to newly imagined tales, our season finale journeys through music that gives voice to the fantastical, mysterious, and timeless stories that continue to shape our collective imagination.