SEVENTH ANNUAL
LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
January 18th -January 25th,
2008
Dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, each Festival stars an internationally acclaimed Mentor Musician or Ensemble along with other talented artists in a weeklong blend of performances and education.
The Festival offers the unique occasion for gifted young musicians to study with the Mentor in residency, while the public has the rare opportunity to observe these stars of tomorrow as they hone their technique and expression. Enjoy special performances by the master and pupils in the Festival’s intimate settings.
Past Festival Mentor Musicians have included world-class pianists Claude Frank, Bruno Canino and Christopher O'Riley, double bassist Edgar Meyer, The Ahn Trio, Turtle Island String Quartet and cellist Lynn Harrell.
WHO WE ARE...
Laguna
Beach Live!, who has become the
preeminent presenter of classical
music and Jazz in Laguna Beach since
it began in 2001, joined forces in
2003 with The Philharmonic Society
of Orange County and the Laguna
Chamber Music Society, who have brought
nationally and internationally
renowned music groups to perform in the County for more
than 50 years, to present the annual
LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Laguna Beach Live! is dedicated to the enjoyment and exploration of great music in Laguna Beach and to the discovery of talented young musicians. Since its beginning in 2001, Laguna Beach Live! has become the preeminent presenter of classical music and Jazz in Laguna Beach on a year-round basis. For more information, visit www.lagunabeachlive.org.
The Philharmonic Society is Orange County's oldest and most recognized music organization. Since its inception in 1954, the Society has presented the world's most acclaimed symphony orchestras, ensembles, soloists and international artists for the enjoyment and appreciation of Orange County audiences. For more information, visit www.philharmonicsociety.org.
Laguna
Music
Society,
established
in
1959,
presented
international
renowned
ensembles
in
Laguna
Beach in
yearly
series
of
four
to
five
concerts.
During
the
early
1990's,
the
Laguna
Music
Society
moved
to
the
Irvine
Barclay
Theatre
at
UC
Irvine
and have
remained
there
in a
partnership
with
the
Philharmonic
Society
of
Orange
County.
The
Festival
Committee is an
active
group of
volunteers
and
staff
from
Laguna
Beach
Live!,
Philharmonic
Society,and the
Laguna
Music
Society:
Co-chairs:
Judith
Jelinek and Lauren Packard
Members:
Chimo
Arnold, Diane
Arnold, Dean
Corey,
Jane Grier, Steve Gromet, Joan Halvajian,
Ron Harris, Tim Le Pore, Pamela
Madsen,
Alex
Maradudin,
Jeff Mistri, Pat
Morgan,
Nancy
Posch,
Cindy
Prewitt,
Carol
Reynolds,
Paul Sochat, Sharon
Tetrault and Sheila Woodward.
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Laguna Beach
Located on the beautiful California Riviera in South Orange County, California, Laguna Beach is a picturesque seaside city with a village atmosphere. Known as
The Art Colony, Laguna is home to a number of fine art galleries, a variety of stylish shops and great dining and accommodations that offer something for everyone.
Festival Headquarters are at the historic Hotel Laguna: the essence of early California, combined with the charm and elegance of Europe’s finest historical establishments.