Posts by Culturalcocktailhour
Review: LA Opera’s Carmen
Chiaroscuro in LA Opera’s Carmen Through a study in contrasts, LA Opera’s humanistic Carmen encompassed at once the passion, frailty, and psychological vulnerability of Georges Bizet’s tragedy. The unique set and color scheme, a soothing sea of pastels (as opposed to the standard bright red motif) and white walls conjured a Caribbean island, thus evoking a carefree mood.…
Read MoreCultural Events LA: November 22-24
Opera Scenes Presented by the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music Nov. 22, 8pm Nov. 23, 4pm Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall. 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA, 90840 Mozart: The Magic Flute & The Abduction from the Seraglio; Rossini: La Cenerentola & The Barber of Seville Britten: The Turn of the Screw & A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos And a scene from Professor Carolyn Bremer’s new…
Read MoreReview- Inventiveness Reigns with Camerata Pacifica
Inventiveness reigns at Camerata Pacifica “I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.” -John Cage- Innovation proved the theme of the night at Tuesday’s concert comprised of Ian Wilson’s Heft, for Flute and Piano, Franz Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata. D. 821, and Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G. Minor, Op.25. Each of…
Read MoreQuote of the Day
Q: ” Excuse me. How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” A: “Practice, Practice, Practice.”
Read MoreThis week in Los Angeles Nov. 14th-16th
52nd Metropolitan Opera National Council (MONC) – Western Regional Finals Saturday, Nov 15. 1:00p.m. Tickets $29 each at www.usctickets.com Or call 213.740.4672. Bovard Auditorium. University of Southern California. 3551 Trousdale Pkwy,Los Angeles, CA 90089. (213) 740.4211 The Metropolitan National Council Auditions unearths raw talent across the nation with the goal of bestowing exceptionally talented singers with the opportunity…
Read MoreDuring an economic downturn is Art a luxury or a necessity?
By Leticia Marie Sanchez “When I get a little money, I buy books; And if any is left, I buy food and clothes.” ~ Desiderius Erasmus ~ The Los Angeles Times reports that the troubles of the Pasadena Symphony, Opera Pacific, and the Geffen Contemporary represent but a few examples of artistic collateral damage in…
Read MoreThis weekend in LA: Cultural Events Nov 8th and 9th
Dibner Hall of the History of Science opens at the Huntington. From Ptolemy and Copernicus to Galileo and Newton this exhibit presents revolutionary ideas that changed the world. The Huntington.1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. (626)405.2100 http://www.huntington.org/ Midori and Harth-Bedoya Sat. Nov 8th. 8:00 p.m Sunday Nov 9th 2:00 p.m Walt Disney Concert Hall. 111 South Grand…
Read MoreThis weekend in LA: Halloween Weekend 2008, Oct 31-Nov 1st
Imbibe a Cultural Cocktail this Halloween! Halloween in Hades; UCLA Hammer Museum; 7-11 p.m This Halloween party includes a costume contest, a spooky screening in the Billy Wilder Theater as well as musical performances by the groups Discount Cruise to Hell, Hecuba, and We Are the World. According to the Hammer website, “The ghoulish music, ghastly dancers, and gruesome visuals…
Read MoreIntroduction to Wagner’s “The Ring” November 8
A touch of Fantasy.. A touch of Myth and Magic.. An experience you’ll never forget! In conjunction with LA Opera and Hispanics for LA Opera, Dr. Sherwin Sloan, Chairman of the Southern California Wagner Society, will give a lecture on the Ring Cycle at his home in the Hollywood Hills Saturday November 8 5:00 P.M…
Read MoreThis Weekend in LA, Oct. 24-26
VANITY FAIR PORTRAITS : Photographs 1913–2008. Opens Oct. 26th Hammer Building. LACMA. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA 90036. (323) 857-6000 http://www.lacma.org/ NightSpot by Twyla Tharp & Elvis Costello Fri. Oct. 24 & Sat Oct 25 7:30 P.M Sun. Oct. 26. 2:00 P.M Music Center. 135 North Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012 213.972.7211
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