La Jolla Music Society Winter Season 52 brochure

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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

123 ANDRÉS

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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Subscriber Benefits SERIES SUBSCRIBERS

SINGLE TICKET BUYERS

Enjoy the same seats for all shows at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall (renewed annually) Guaranteed first access to seats before public sales Up to 10% off single ticket prices Discounted tickets to non-subscription add-on events (subject to availability) Unlimited no-fee exchanges First priority to exclusive events throughout the season No charge for lost or forgotten tickets

Yefim Bronfman

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Table of Contents

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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

THE CONRAD

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.

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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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Zlatomir Fung

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

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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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Goitse

Cristina Pato Quartet

Christian Sands

Davina & The Vagabonds

Delvon Lamarr

Pedrito Martinez 2020-21 SEASON

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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

SAN DIEGO

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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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