" Saving Classical Music" is the 2nd concert of its fundraising series promoting the relevancy of classical music in today's noisy and distracted world. The goal of this series is to fundraise and keep classical music relevant and showcase the importance of sharing music history, how it's influenced society over time and highlight up and coming classical composers . All proceeds from this concert will go towards the MELBA Foundation.

The Melba Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit memorial scholarship organization providing free and/or affordable music education & school supplies to students who are committed and passionate about studying music but live in underprivileged communities. The Melba Foundation was created in memorial of Melba DeJoya Alcazar, a legendary Filipina immigrant that blessed and uplifted the lives surrounding her. She came to America in the 60s to pursue the American dream. Not only did she make that dream come true, she made that dream happen for her friends and her family that immigrated here from the Philippines. Her philanthropic generosity, support and encouragement positively beamed through every person she met. She has helped hundreds of people establish themselves financially and made sure to give back to her community in Romblon, Philippines. Unfortunately, Melba passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2014, leaving everyone heartbroken. That was the year the idea for The Melba Foundation was born and in October 2022 became official.

Our mission is to keep music alive by offering affordable music education and providing a space for artists and performers to showcase their talents and words.

All concerts and events are sponsored by our generous donors as well as the incredible volunteers who believe in our mission.

This even is sponsored by: Loudly Inclusive Media Collective

A media collective who's mission is to amplify the voice of independent artists from marginalized communities through paid collaboration opportunities and a network of mutual aid. https://www.loudlyinclusive.com/

F eatured Pianists:

Colleen Sharpe

Julie Clark

Adam Eros

Dan Ring

Matthew Alcazar

Melissa Alcazar

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY:

The Filipino American Symphony Junior Orchestra

Conducted by Bobbie Sanchez

The program includes Rachmaninoff's Tarantella, Astor Piazolla's Libertango, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Adam's Eros' Pangaea Cycle and much more!

All ticket proceeds help The MELBA Foundation continue our mission and maintain our 501c3 status. Thank you everyone for supporting our foundation and our journey towards our mission.

Your ticket is good for both the IRL Concert and the live stream.

This concert will be live streamed and broadcasted on Loudly Inclusive's Twitch channel here:

https://www.twitch.tv/loudlyinclusive

For your audience and other staff, paid parking is available in Colburn’s Lot 3 (Athena Parking) located on 2nd Street between Olive and Hill Streets. Additional paid parking can also be found at Walt Disney Concert Hall and in Cal Plaza Parking (located on Olive Street between 3rd and 4th Streets). You can find a map, pricing, and directions to the lots on our website here