2010 Laguna Beach Music Festival

January 18-24, 2010

EXPLORING MUSIC IN FILM from classical inspirations to modern masters

In 2010, through workshops, seminars and performances, we explore the impact of music in film.The unique centerpiece of the Festival is new, commissioned music for the exclusively edited version of the “The Living Sea” by Greg MacGillivray, a two-time Academy-award nominated American IMAX director and cinematographer.

 

FESTIVAL CONCERTSLB Music Festival


From Vienna and Paris to Hollywood
Thursday, January 21, at 8:00 PM

MADSEN: “Reflections on The Living Sea,”

new score commissioned by Festival

CORIGLIANO: Red Violin Sonata

REICH: Vermont Counterpoint

KORNGOLD: Fantasy on Robin Hood

BROUGHTON: Silverado Suite (World premiere)

RAVEL: Piano Trio


From Russia and Japan to the Silver Screen
Saturday, January 23, at 8:00 pm

CROCKETT: Night Scenes, commissioned by Festival for

Claremont Trio (World Premiere)

GLASS: Violin Sonata (West Coast premiere)

TAKEMITSU: Toward the Sea III

CHIHARA: “Reflections on The Living Sea,”

new score commissioned by Festival

HOWARD: The Village

SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Trio No. 2

 

Survival and Triumph: Welcome to the Brave New World!
Sunday, January 24, at 3:00 pm

PRESTINI: Vision into Art

BOURLAND: Piano Trio

FARBER: “Reflections on The Living Sea,”

new score commissioned by Festival

WILLIAMS: Suite form Schindler's List

PROKOFIEV: Scherzo from Flute Sonata

BEETHOVEN: Ghost Trio

Tickets are available by calling 949/497-2787, ext 1 in person at The Laguna Playhouse Box Office or at the Laguna Beach Astists' Theatre

Single Ticket Prices
VIP: $35
Regular: $30
Students: $15 (21& under)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Opening Night: The Past is Prologue
Monday, January 18, 6:30-8:00 pm
Enjoy an exclusive introduction to the Festival in an intimate setting with Paul Chihara, The Claremont Trio and Maria Bachmann.

MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No. 1

WILLIAMS: Devil’s Dance from The Witches of Eastwick

$50 includes salon, hors d'oeuvres and wine

Proceeds benefit education programs

Sponsored by Claes Restaurant

Festival Feast: Wine, Dine and Music
Thursday, January 21, 5:00 pm
Enjoy a champagne reception, gourmet dinner with selected wine pairings at Claes Restaurant.

VIP seating at the Festival's opening concert, From Vienna and Paris to Hollywood

Complimentary roundtrip shuttle from the theater and the hotel

$165 includes champagne reception, gourmet dinner, concert and shuttle

Sponsored by Claes Restaurant

Proceeds benefit education programs