Concert 1: Theresa Dimond and Friends

Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Concert 1 takes a deep dive into the orchestra pit – landing in the percussion section! Hosted by LA Opera Orchestra percussionist and UCLA lecturer Dr. Theresa Dimond, the program features a wide variety of repertoire performed by musicians from the percussion, woodwind and string sections of the orchestra. Come join in the fun!

Program

Ingolf Dahl: Concerto a Tre for Clarinet, Violin and Cello

Arvo Pärt: Spiegel Im Spiegel (arranged for cello and marimba)

Nathan Daugherty: Burn 3 for Flute, Clarinet and Marimba

Barbara Kolb: Homage to Keith Jarrett and Gary Burton, for Flute, Clarinet and Marimba

Gerard Lecointe: Point Bak (mallet ensemble)

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More detailed information about the programs and the artists is available at www.pittancechambermusic.org

Tickets are non-refundable.

Venue Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. Student rush tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Covid Safety Protocols : Pittance Chamber Music is committed to the health and safety of its patrons, artists and staff. At this time, we require a photo ID and proof of full vaccination, including boosters. Masks are required indoors, in compliance with City of Pasadena guidelines (N95-KN95 are recommended). Distancing must be observed in the seating areas. For current information on Pittance Chamber Music COVID safety protocols, please visit the website at www.pittancechambermusic.org.

Concert 2: The Lyric Oboe

February 26, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Our second concert features LA Opera Orchestra Principal Oboe Leslie Reed, pianist Edith Orloff and members of the LA Opera Orchestra, in a recital program of favorite works that reflect the lyric side of the oboe, ranging from the pastoral to folk traditions, including works inspired by famous paintings.

Program

Saint-Saens: Sonata for Oboe and Piano

Gilles Silvestrini: Etudes for Oboe, inspired by the paintings of Boudin, Monet, Renoir and Manet

Joseph Horovitz: Quartet for Oboe and Strings

Four pieces for oboe and piano by Gabriel Fauré, Jacques Ibert, Nino Rota and Gabriel Pierne

Alyssa Morris: Collision Etudes, inspired by the paintings of Mary Cassatt, Joan Mitchell, Alma Thomas and Georgia O'Keeffe

Arnold Bax: Quintet for Oboe and Strings

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More detailed information about the programs and the artists is available at www.pittancechambermusic.org

Tickets are non-refundable.

Venue Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. Student rush tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Covid Safety Protocols : Pittance Chamber Music is committed to the health and safety of its patrons, artists and staff. At this time, we require a photo ID and proof of full vaccination, including boosters. Masks are required indoors, in compliance with City of Pasadena guidelines (N95-KN95 are recommended). Distancing must be observed in the seating areas. For current information on Pittance Chamber Music COVID safety protocols, please visit the website at www.pittancechambermusic.org.

Concert 3: Liebeslieder!

Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30

Please join us for this special evening presenting the complete Liebeslieder-Walzer of Johannes Brahms, for piano four hands and vocal quartet. LA Opera conductors Grant Gershon and Jeremy Frank moonlight on piano, joined by soprano Elissa Johnston and members of the LA Opera Chorus.

Program

Johannes Brahms: Liebeslieder-Walzer, Op. 52 and 65*

*This program will be performed without intermission.

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More detailed information about the programs and the artists is available at www.pittancechambermusic.org

Tickets are non-refundable.

Venue Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. Student rush tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Covid Safety Protocols : Pittance Chamber Music is committed to the health and safety of its patrons, artists and staff. At this time, we require a photo ID and proof of full vaccination, including boosters. Masks are required indoors, in compliance with City of Pasadena guidelines (N95-KN95 are recommended). Distancing must be observed in the seating areas. For current information on Pittance Chamber Music COVID safety protocols, please visit the website at www.pittancechambermusic.org.