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2020-21 CALENDAR NOVEMBER
FEBRUARY
ALEXANDER MALOFEEV, piano
NAT GEO LIVE! POINT OF NO RETURN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 · 3 PM Discovery Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION MARCUS BATTLE AND RON MYLES, movement artists SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 · 8 PM
Speaker Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 · 8 PM
New! ProtoStar Innovative Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
New! Global Roots Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
DECEMBER
KODO: LEGACY
NAT GEO LIVE! SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS
Special Event Balboa Theatre
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020 · 7 PM Speaker Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
JAZZY ASH & THE LEAPING LIZARDS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020 · 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM The ConRAD Kids Series The JAI
CAMERON CARPENTER, organ
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020 · 3 PM Special Event The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 · 7 PM
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE QUARTET
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 · 3 PM Revelle Chamber Music Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
MALPASO DANCE COMPANY OSNEL DELGADO, founder & artistic director SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 · 2 PM & 8 PM Dance Series Spreckels Theatre
GOITSE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
JANUARY
Gaelic Irish, traditional folk, rhythmic, powerful Concerts @ The JAI
LEIF OVE ANDSNES, piano
MARCH
Sunday, January 17, 2021 · 6 PM Piano Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
TAKÁCS QUARTET
Friday, January 22, 2021 · 8 PM Revelle Chamber Music Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WYNTON MARSALIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 · 8 PM Jazz Series Balboa Theatre
PLUS: SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 · 2 PM Special Acoustic Performance The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 · 7 PM New! ProtoStar Innovative Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 · 7 PM
BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 · 8 PM
Piano Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
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SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 · 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM The ConRAD Kids Series The JAI
DOVER QUARTET WITH ESCHER STRING QUARTET SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 · 8 PM Revelle Chamber Music Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
THE JOFFREY BALLET ASHLEY WHEATER, Mary B. Galvin artistic director FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021 · 8 PM Dance Series San Diego Civic Theatre
MAXIM LANDO, piano
CHRIS BOTTI
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 · 3 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021 · 8 PM
Discovery Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jazz Series Balboa Theatre
Gala WINTERFEST
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CRISTINA PATO QUARTET
YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano
Galician bagpipe, piano, world music, jazz fusion Concerts @ The JAI
Piano Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ANGELA HEWITT, piano
JOHAN DALENE, violin CHRISTIAN IHLE HADLAND, piano
SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021 · 5 PM & 7 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 · 8 PM Piano Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
APRIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 · 8 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 · 3 PM
Discovery Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
DAKHABRAKHA
DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS
New! Global Roots Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
American Songbook, jazz blues, retro Concerts @ The JAI
PHILIPPE QUINT: CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S SMILE
SOMOS AMIGOS: SONGS ON COMMON GROUND featuring SONIA DE LOS SANTOS AND THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 · 8 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 · 8 PM New! ProtoStar Innovative Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 · 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM
QUARTETTO DI CREMONA
The ConRAD Kids Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Revelle Chamber Music Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
JUNE
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 · 8 PM
ARIS QUARTETT
SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 · 3 PM Discovery Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
DREAMERS’ CIRCUS
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Nordic folk, traditional, classical influences Concerts @ The JAI
CHRISTIAN SANDS
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Jazz piano, fusion, progressive, fluid Concerts @ The JAI
MAY NAT GEO LIVE! UNTAMED
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 · 7 PM Speaker Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES® & FLOR DE TOLOACHE
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 · 8 PM
THE HOT SARDINES
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 · 8 PM Jazz Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ZLATOMIR FUNG, cello & RICHARD FU, piano
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2021 · 3 PM Discovery Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
DELVON LAMARR TRIO
Friday, June 11, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Soul, organ trio, contemporary jazz, R&B, rock Concerts @ The JAI
NAT GEO LIVE! CORAL KINGDOMS & EMPIRES OF ICE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 · 7 PM Speaker Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
PEDRITO MARTINEZ
Thursday, June 24, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM Afro-Cuban rumba tradition, timba, funk, percussion Concerts @ The JAI
New! Global Roots Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall Dates, times, programs, and artists are subject to change.
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Special Events
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Piano Series
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Revelle Chamber Music Series
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Dance Series
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Jazz Series
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New! Global Roots Series
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Speaker Series
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Discovery Series
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New! ProtoStar Innovative Series
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Concerts @ The JAI
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The ConRAD Kids Series
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Season Support 2020-21 SEASON
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SPECIAL Events
Kodo
CAMERON CARPENTER, organ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020 · 3 PM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall Known for his fearless reinterpretations of the classics, organist Cameron Carpenter has decisively brought the pipe organ tradition into the 21st century. Carpenter is “the Maverick Organist... he is a player with extraordinarily glib fingers and Astaire-like footwork... a first-rate talent with a sense of how phrases move” (The New York Times). J.S. BACH HANSON
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 “Romantic” (arr. for organ by Cameron Carpenter)
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM
KODO: LEGACY
Cameron Carpenter
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 · 7 PM Balboa Theatre For more than three decades, Kodo has explored the possibilities of the Japanese taiko drum demonstrating athleticism, grace, stamina, and discipline. Through their remarkably nuanced playing, Kodo draws both subtle tones and explosive sound from their drums, placing them in conversation with traditional Japanese instruments and embodying a range of human experience. Join us for Legacy—a physically stunning and musically sensational show—highlighting the group’s treasure trove of signature pieces created across almost 40 years of international touring.
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PIANO Series Leif Ove Andsnes
“A pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight." —The New York Times
LEIF OVE ANDSNES
BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2021 · 6 PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 · 8 PM
SCHUMANN JANÁČEK BARTÓK SCHUMANN
“...he is the most perfectly accomplished pianist of his generation.” —The Independent
Three Romances, Op. 28 On An Overgrown Path, Book 1 Three Burlesques, Sz. 47 Carnaval, Op. 9
J.S. BACH SCHUMANN LISZT RACHMANINOFF
Adagio in G Major, BWV 968 Kreisleriana, Op. 16 Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude Variations on a Theme of Corelli
ANGELA HEWITT
YEFIM BRONFMAN
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 · 8 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 · 8 PM
“An artist of consummate technical skill and refinement.” —The New York Times COUPERIN BEETHOVEN BRAHMS
Selections from Pièces de clavecin “Eroica” Variations, Op. 35 Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5
“[Bronfman’s a] marvel of digital dexterity, warmly romantic sentiment, and jaw-dropping bravura” —Chicago Tribune BEETHOVEN CHOPIN
Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-flat Major, Op. 22 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata” Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
All Piano Series concerts will be held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall Prelude Lectures by Michael Gerdes 2020-21 SEASON
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REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC Series “If Apollo had played the violin instead of the lyre, this is exactly how it would have sounded.”—The New York Times
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TAKÁCS QUARTET
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE QUARTET
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 · 8 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 · 3 PM
HAYDN BRITTEN DEBUSSY
First Prize winner at the 2008 ARD Music Competition, Apollon Musagète Quartet has rapidly become an established feature of the European musical scene, captivating the public and press alike.
String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 42 String Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 94 String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10
SCHUBERT HAYDN DVOŘÁK
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String Quartet in G Minor/B-flat Major, D. 18 String Quartet in D Major, Op. 71, No. 2 String Quartet in G Major, Op. 106
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All Revelle Chamber Music Series concerts will be held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall Prelude Lectures by Kristi Brown Montesano
DOVER QUARTET with ESCHER STRING QUARTET SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 · 8 PM Two celebrated string quartets share the stage for a rare all-octet program. SHOSTAKOVICH Two Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11 ENESCU Octet in C Major, Op. 7 MENDELSSOHN Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
QUARTETTO DI CREMONA THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 · 8 PM Quartetto di Cremona is a preeminent quartet of its generation noted for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship, and stylistic versatility. Gramophone raves, “a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble has the players sounding absolutely of one voice… Nothing less than life-affirming.” WEBERN MOZART SCHUBERT
Langsamer Satz String Quartet No. 19, K. 465 “Dissonance” String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor “Death and the Maiden”
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DANCE Series We are thrilled to showcase extraordinary talent from two of today’s leading dance groups. Artists-in-Residence Malpaso Dance Company will share a slice of Havana with audiences in two vibrant performances, while The Joffrey Ballet makes their return to San Diego with a compelling program of beloved classics and new works.
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
MALPASO DANCE COMPANY
OSNEL DELGADO, founder & artistic director FERNANDO SÁEZ, founder & executive director SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 · 2 PM & 8 PM Spreckels Theatre Since their founding in 2012, Malpaso Dance Company has already become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. This exciting program will feature a new work by acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek, co-commissioned by The Cleveland Foundation and DANCECleveland, and La Jolla Music Society. During their week-long residency, Malpaso Dance Company will connect with the San Diego community through special education activities, including open master classes featuring diverse styles from modern dance to Cuban street style. For detailed information, please contact Education & Community Programming Manager, Allison Boles: ABoles@LJMS.org or 858.459.3724.
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“The Joffrey dancers, costumed and lit and shockingly talented, are like a rock concert for the eyes” —Huffington Post
Prelude Interviews hosted by Molly Glynn Puryear
THE JOFFREY BALLET
ASHLEY WHEATER, Mary B. Galvin artistic director FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021 · 8 PM San Diego Civic Theatre The incomparable Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet returns for a dazzling evening at San Diego Civic Theatre. Among America’s premier ballet companies, their cutting-edge programs display the inestimable skill of The Joffrey Ballet’s dancers. Program to be announced.
SPECIAL ADD-ON THIRD COAST PERCUSSION
MARCUS BATTLE AND RON MYLES, movement artists Featuring choreography by Movement Art Is—Jon Boogz and Lil Buck SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 · 8 PM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall See page 20 for a full description of this performance 2020-21 SEASON
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JAZZ Series
Connect to
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER with WYNTON MARSALIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 · 8 PM · Balboa Theatre SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 · 2 PM · The Baker-Baum Concert Hall The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today. Don’t miss this memorable and exciting weekend of music-making with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s highly anticipated return to San Diego. The ensemble and their renowned leader make their debut in an acoustic performance at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center as part of our new Connect to The Conrad initiative.
Wynton Marsalis
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CHRIS BOTTI FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021 · 8 PM Balboa Theatre Trumpet powerhouse and American best-selling artist Chris Botti dazzles with both “flickering intimacy and thundering grandiosity” (The (The New York Times). Times). His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene.
Gala WINTERFEST
New this year, we’re bringing artists from the big downtown stages to The Baker-Baum Concert Hall for up-close-and-personal encore performances.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 · 8 PM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall The Hot Sardines play with a little glamour, a bit of grit, and a lot of moxie. These mischief-makers of hot jazz are “simply phenomenal” (The Times, London). In the talented hands of this New York-based ensemble, history-defining jazz comes alive through brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and a crooner known for transporting listeners to a bygone era with a mere lilt of her voice.
Prelude interviews hosted by Robert John Hughes 2020-21 SEASON
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NEW! GLOBAL ROOTS Series This season, we are proud to introduce the Global Roots Series, showcasing spectacular performances from the world over. With South African choral powerhouse Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a groundbreaking project combining the talent of Flor de Toloache and Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, and Ukrainian folk-punk band DakhaBrakha, this series is your ticket to exploring the world’s musical traditions.
All Global Roots Series concerts will be held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 · 8 PM For more than a half century, the world has been blessed with the hauntingly beautiful voices of South Africa’s iconic singing group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Zulu-based ensemble exploded onto the music scene as guest stars on Paul Simon’s Graceland record, and went on to release over 50 acclaimed records of their own. “It isn’t merely the grace and power of their dancing or the beauty of their singing that rivets the attention, but the sheer joy and love that emanates from their being.” —Paul Simon
DAKHABRAKHA THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 · 8 PM Ukrainian “ethnic chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music, weaving ancient Ukrainian folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces indie rock, pop, hip hop, the avantgarde, and traditional instrumentation from around the world. At the crossroads of Ukrainian folklore and theatre, DahkaBrakha has honed an evocative musical approach based around eerie vocal harmonies and thunderous percussion, augmented by ethereal cello and accordion sonorities. Prepare yourself for a sonic feast.
MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES® & FLOR DE TOLOACHE FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 · 8 PM American all-women mariachi and Smithsonian Folkways artists Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles® are joined by Latin GRAMMY® Winners Flor de Toloache for an enthralling evening of female empowerment, enchanting vocals, and technical artistry that will leave you enamored.
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“From the first moment the group starts performing, it’s hard not to get caught up in the magic it weaves…utter brilliance.” —NPR
DakhaBrakha
Flor de Toloache
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles®
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SPEAKER Series National Geographic Live is back by popular demand! This season, we will venture to Southeast Asia’s highest peak, explore coral reefs and polar habitats, discover a lost prehistoric giant, and get up close and personal with our planet’s most impressive wildlife.
Nizar Ibrahim
Hilaree Nelson
Filipe DeAndrade
David Doubilet & Jennifer Hayes
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All Speaker Series programs will be held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS with NIZAR IBRAHIM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020 · 7 PM Spinosaurus was nearly lost to science before Nizar Ibrahim, a remarkable young paleontologist, discovered this prehistoric giant. With amazing video and photography, Ibrahim will tell the story of the Spinosaurus’ discovery, loss, and rediscovery, explaining what makes this ancient monster so unique.
POINT OF NO RETURN with HILAREE NELSON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 · 7 PM In the fall of 2014, a National Geographic team set out on a harrowing journey to the summit of Burma’s Hkakabo Razi to determine if it is indeed Southeast Asia’s highest point. They didn’t realize that the greatest obstacle wouldn’t be their dwindling rations, the grueling jungle hikes, or the life-threatening hypothermia. It was the force of conflicting personalities that threatened to unravel the entire endeavor. Leader Hilaree Nelson recounts the tough decisions she had to make to keep the team together, accompanied by photographer Cory Richard’s dramatic stills and clips from Renan Ozturk’s searing documentary Down to Nothing.
UNTAMED with FILIPE DEANDRADE THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 · 7 PM Wildlife filmmaker and conservationist Filipe DeAndrade, star of Nat Geo WILD’s Untamed, gives his unfiltered look at what it’s like to come face-to-face with wild animals, survive extreme environments, and make unexpected discoveries. He’ll also share a preview of his new documentary, The River and The Wall, which focuses on wildlife along the Mexico & US border.
CORAL KINGDOMS & EMPIRES OF ICE with DAVID DOUBILET & JENNIFER HAYES THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 · 7 PM Explore rarely seen undersea worlds with two photographers creating a visual voice for the world’s oceans. David Doubilet is a legend in underwater photography. Together with his wife and underwater partner, photojournalist Jennifer Hayes, he has explored three unique marine environments for National Geographic. Together, they’ll go beyond the published stories to share the reality of “behind-the-camera” adventures.
TRANSLATING OCEAN SCIENCE THROUGH ART Arrive early for a special event featuring talented local artist-researchers. In this immersive experience you’ll be able to explore and understand cutting-edge scientific data through large-scale multimedia installations. 2020-21 SEASON
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DISCOVERY Series Before they become legends, they have to be discovered. Join us for these inspiring concerts—a first look at the musical icons of tomorrow—including American cellist Zlatomir Fung and Germany’s Aris Quartett.
ALEXANDER MALOFEEV, piano SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 · 3 PM Young “Russian genius” (Corriere della Sera) Alexander Malofeev came to international prominence when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age 13. Malofeev has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation. MEDTNER MEDTNER BRAHMS SCHUMANN
Two Tales, Op. 48 Forgotten Melodies I, Op. 38 Four Pieces for Piano, Op. 119 Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13
Alexander Malofeev
MAXIM LANDO, piano SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 · 3 PM Celebrated by The New York Times for his “stamina and brilliance in his New York recital debut,” Maxim Lando is sure to impress as winner of the 2020 Gilmore Young Artist Award and the First Prize at the 2018 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. J.S. BACH (ARR. BRAHMS) Chaconne in D Minor for Left Hand from Partita No. 2 in D Minor RACHMANINOFF Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 36 LISZT Sonata in B Minor, S. 178
ARIS QUARTETT SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 · 3 PM Aris Quartett shines as 2020 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award Winners, BBC New Generation Artists, securing no fewer than five awards at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich. HAYDN String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 20 SCHULHOFF Five Pieces for String Quartet BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127
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All Discovery Series concerts will be held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall Musical Preludes feature students from the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
JOHAN DALENE, violin & CHRISTIAN IHLE HADLAND, piano SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 · 3 PM First Prize Winner at the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition and 2019-2021 BBC New Generation Artist, 20 year old Johan Dalene will delight audiences with his refreshingly honest musicality. SINDING Suite in A Minor, Op. 10 RAVEL Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M 77 AUERBACH Selections from 24 Preludes for Violin and Piano, Op. 46 BRAHMS Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Minor, Op. 108 WAXMAN Carmen Fantasie
ZLATOMIR FUNG, cello & RICHARD FU, piano SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2021 · 3 PM The first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time. JUDITH WEIR FAURÉ BERGER BEETHOVEN
Unlocked for Solo Cello Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 117 Duo for Cello and Piano Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
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NEW! PROTOSTAR INNOVATIVE Series Cross-disciplinary, collaborative, multimedia art at its finest! The new ProtoStar Innovative Series delivers an eclectic collection of pioneering and dynamic musicians and performing artists sponsored by the ProtoStar Foundation. All ProtoStar Innovative Series concerts will be held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
EDUCATION AMBASSADOR IN-RESIDENCE
MARCUS BATTLE AND RON MYLES, movement artists Featuring choreography by Movement Art Is—Jon Boogz and Lil Buck SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 · 8 PM For 15 years, the GRAMMY® Award-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion has forged a unique path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, dynamic performances that celebrate the exceptional depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. For this West Coast première, Third Coast joins forces with Movement Art Is, showcasing the gravity-defying choreography of Jon Boogz and Lil Buck—two artists using movement to inspire social change. As LJMS’s second Education Ambassador, Third Coast Percussion, as well as Movement Art Is artists, will engage with the San Diego community focusing on artist development and elementary music education.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM
THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 · 7 PM The Queen’s Cartoonists have arrived for riotous renditions of music from the Golden Age of animation, Disney films, cult cartoon classics, and modern animation, along with singing, comedy, and instrumental pandemonium. Featuring the music of Raymond Scott, Carl Stalling, Danny Elfman, Alf Clausen, John Williams, and countless others, this performance runs the gamut from lightning fast swing arrangements to synced video projections, vocal numbers, and comedy. Th... Th… Th… That’s all, folks!
PHILIPPE QUINT: CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S SMILE SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021· 8 PM It’s not well known that Charlie Chaplin composed almost all of the music in his films. This unique program juxtaposes the music of Chaplin with works by the great composers who influenced him most, including Debussy, Stravinsky, Brahms, and Gershwin. Chaplin’s relationships with these compositional masters is explored through music and story with screen clips of Chaplin’s silent era films, musical accompaniment by Philippe Quint, and rare video footage of Chaplin conducting his orchestras in recording sessions!
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An eclectic collection of creative music and performing arts sponsored by the ProtoStar Foundation.
Third Coast Percussion
The Queen’s Cartoonists
Philippe Quint 2020-21 SEASON
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CONCERTS @ THE JAI Join us at The JAI—the lounge with craft cocktails and delicious small plates, serving the best music in town. This season’s sensational mix of artists include Nordic roots all-star trio Dreamers’ Circus, magnetic bagpipe powerhouse Cristina Pato with her quartet, funky Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, and pianist extraordinaire Christian Sands. You won’t want to miss a single concert at The JAI as we take a deep dive into today’s most exciting jazz and contemporary artists.
GOITSE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Gaelic Irish, traditional folk, rhythmic, powerful
CRISTINA PATO QUARTET SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2021 · 5 PM & 7 PM
Galician bagpipe, piano, world music, jazz fusion
DREAMERS’ CIRCUS TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Nordic folk, traditional, classical influences
CHRISTIAN SANDS SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Jazz piano, fusion, progressive, fluid
DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Dreamers’ Circus
American Songbook, jazz, blues, retro
DELVON LAMARR TRIO FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Soul, organ trio, contemporary jazz, R&B, rock
PEDRITO MARTINEZ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 · 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Afro-Cuban rumba tradition, timba, funk, percussion
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Cristina Pato Quartet
Christian Sands
Davina & The Vagabonds
Delvon Lamarr
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THE ConRAD KIDS Series Kiddos and families delight! The ConRAD Kids Series offers unique opportunities for children ages 3-8 to enjoy music of the highest artistic quality along with their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. With playful lyrics, an open space for silly dancing, and impactful positive messages, these performances are designed to support all areas of childhood development, including cognitive, social-emotional, motor, language, and literacy.
JAZZY ASH & THE LEAPING LIZARDS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020 · 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM The JAI
New Orleans-style jazz
123 ANDRÉS SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 · 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards
The JAI
Bilingual, Latin-folk, pop “A rock star for little language learners.” —Billboard
SOMOS AMIGOS: SONGS ON COMMON GROUND featuring SONIA DE LOS SANTOS AND THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 · 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Folk-Americana, bilingual, singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos
123 Andrés
The Okee Dokee Brothers
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LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY at THE CONRAD · 7600 FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037 · 858.459.3728 · LJMS.ORG
B O O K YO U R E V E N T AT T H E C O N R A D
Recitals · Chamber Music · Amplified Concerts · Dance · Film · Theater Conferences · Lectures · Receptions · Fundraisers · Weddings and more...
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL: A intimate 513 seat performance
space with superb acoustics ideally suited for chamber music and classical recitals. Its design incorporates state-of-the-art technology and adjustable acoustics, making it a world-class space for amplified concerts, film, dance, theater, lectures, and more.
THE JAI: A 2,000 square foot performance space with a contemporary look. Because of its flexible lighting, audio, and video system capabilities, this space can be configured for many types of events. THE ATKINSON ROOM: An ideal room for meetings or lectures with
audiovisual capabilities. The space can be rented in conjunction with The Baker-Baum Concert Hall and The JAI.
For more information please contact Events Manager, Anthony LeCourt: 858.459.3724 x217 or visit TheConrad.org 2020-21 SEASON
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THANK YOU! The Joffrey Ballet
DakhaBrakha
Delvon Lamarr
For more than 50 years, La Jolla Music Society has helped nurture a love of music by keeping one vision in mind: To present diverse programs of great music performed by the best musicians in the world. Today, that vision has reached beyond the intimate beauty of the chamber music ensemble and into new and diverse offerings such as orchestras, jazz ensembles, dance companies, and robust education programs. This impressive growth has been carefully conducted by an active and highly committed volunteer board of directors and a dedicated staff. But most importantly, La Jolla Music Society’s progress has been sustained by the generosity of the community and ticket buyers.
JOIN OUR FAMILY We hope you, too, will join the La Jolla Music Society family and help present unforgettable performances in the concert hall, the classroom, and community spaces. Your financial support will enable LJMS to build on a long history of artistic excellence and community engagement. Through your patronage, you are setting the tone for
ONLINE: LJMS.org/donate You can also speak to our Development Team at 858.459.3724, ext. 216 to make a gift.
the future. Your participation is critical to the success of Season 52. Please consider making a donation today.
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LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY at THE CONRAD · 7600 FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037 · 858.459.3728 · LJMS.ORG
PATRON SPONSORS Judith Bachner and Eric Lasley Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Raffaella and John Belanich Joan Jordan Bernstein Mary Ann Beyster Bjorn Bjerede and Jo Kiernan Bob and Ginny Black Karen and James Brailean Gordon Brodfuehrer Julie and Bert Cornelison Martha and Ed Dennis Silvija and Brian Devine Barbara Enberg Sue and Chris Fan Joy Frieman Pam and Hal Fuson Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon Lehn and Richard Goetz Brenda and Michael Goldbaum
Buzz and Peg Gitelson Lisa Braun-Glazer and Jeff Glazer Margaret Stevens Grossman and Michael S. Grossman John Hesselink Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theresa Jarvis Keith and Helen Kim Angelina and Fred Kleinbub Kathleen and Ken Lundgren Elaine and Doug Muchmore Arlene and Louis Navias Hank and Patricia Nickol Rafael and Marina Pastor Peggy and Peter Preuss Sylvia and Steven RĂŠ Catherine Rivier Don and Stacy Rosenberg Leigh P. Ryan
Neal and Marge Schmale Jeanette Stevens Gloria and Rodney Stone Debbie Turner Gianangelo and Mera Vergani Abby and Ray Weiss Joseph Wong and Vivian Lim Dolly and Victor Woo Clara Wu Tsai and Joseph Tsai Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Bebe and Marvin Zigman Anonymous Listing as of June 2020
CORPORATE SPONSORS
VAIL MEMORIAL FUND CORPORATE PARTNERS
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Gala WINTERFEST
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021 Performance by trumpet powerhouse and American best-selling artist...
CHRIS BOTTI For more information please call 858.459.3724 x 206 or visit LJMS.ORG Photo Credits: Cover: A. Hewitt © James Katz, W. Marsalis © Frank Stewart, Malpaso Dance © Todd Rosenberg, C. Pato © Xan Padron, J. Ash courtesy of artist, Cougar © National Geographic, D. Lamarr © Rosie Cohe, The Hot Sardines © Aidan Grant, Goitse courtesy of artists, Y. Bronfman © Frank Stewart, C. Sands © Anna Webber, Third Coast Percussion © Saverio Truglia, Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles courtesy of artists, Flor de Toloache © Nikki Schmidt, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra © Frank Stewart, Apollon Musagete Quartet courtesy of artists, Z. Fung © I. Jung Huang, J. Dalene © Nickolaj Lund, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra © Frank Stewart, Myanmar © Corey Richards, S. De Los Santos © Krysta Brayer, W. Blanding © Frank Stewart, A. Malofeev © Emil Matveev, P. Quint © Jeff Gerew, DakhaBrakha courtesy of artists, L. O. Andsens © Ozgur Albayrak, Joffrey Ballet © Cheryl Mann , Aris Quartett © Simona Bednarek, B. Abduraimov © Evgeny Eutykov, Davina & The Vagabonds courtesy of artist, Christopher Drukker, Quartetto di Cremona © Nikolai Lund, M. Lando © Matt Dine, Dreamers’ Cirucs © Ross Kilde , Takacs Quartet courtesy of artists, Kodo © Takashi Okamoto, R. Nedelchev © Lindsay Thoeng, Okee Dokee Brothers © Nate Ryan; Pg. 4: Y. Bronfman © Frank Stewart; Pg. 6: Kodo © Takashi Okamoto, C. Carpenter © Dovile Sermokas; Pg. 7: L. O. Andsens © Gregor Hohenberg; Pg. 8:Apollon Musagete Quartet © Nikolai Lund; Pg. 9: Quartetto di Cremona © Nikolai Lund; Pg. 10: Malpaso Dance © Todd Rosenberg; Pg. 11: V Jaiania & R. Hohenstein © Cheryl Mann; Pg. 12: W. Marsalis © Frank Stewart; Pg. 13: C. Botti © Fabrizio Ferri, The Hot Sardines © Joseph Cultice; Pg. 15: Ladysmith Black Mambazo courtesy of artists, DakhaBrakha © Vitaliy Vorobyov, Flor de Toloache © Piero F. Giunti, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles © Michael G. Stewart; Pg. 16: Spinosaurus © Davide Bonadonna, N. Ibrahim courtesy of artist, Myanmar © Corey Richards, H. Nelson © Adam Clark, Coyote © National Geographic, Turtle and Alligator © National Geographic, Monkeys © National Grographic, F. DeAndrade © Kenzie Barney, Penguins © David Doubilet, D. Doubilet & J. Hayes © Kelly Stremmel; Pg. 19: A. Malofeev © Emil Matveev, Z. Fung © I. Jung Huang; Pg. 21: Third Coast Percussion © Saverio Truglia, Queen’s Cartoonists © Lindsay Thoeng, P. Quint © Isi Akahome; Pg. 22: C. Sands © Anna Webber, D. Lamarr © Jan Scheffner; Pg. 23: Goitse courtesy of artists, C. Pato © Xan Padron, Dreamers’ Circus © Goran Petersson, Davina & The Vagabonds courtesy of artist; Pg. 24: Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards courtesy of artist, S.L de A JLos O L Santos L A M U©S IKrysta C S O Brayer, C I E T Y 123 a t Andres T H E C© O NDario R A DTrevino, · 7 6 0Okee 0 F ADokee Y A V EBrothers N U E , L©A Nate J O LRyan; L A , CPg. A 26: 9 2 0DakhaBrakha 3 7 · 8 5 8 . courtesy 4 5 9 . 3 7of2 artists, 8 · L J D. M SLamarr . O R G © Rosie Cohe, A. Daly, F. Calmels, V. M. Zamora, B. Linford, X. Núñez and L. Stock © Cheryl Mann; Back Cover: C. Botti © Fabrizio Ferri
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