By Michael J. ARVIZU The Glendale Community College Orchestra presents its annual fall concert in the college auditorium on Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. In honor of the college’s 85th anniversary, the orchestra will be performing pieces from around the time of GCC’s founding in 1927. The orchestra’s featured work will be George Gershwin’s “American […]
By Ted AYALA It was fitting that the Santa Cecilia Orchestra chose to crown its 20th anniversary concert with a symphony that cost its composer some 20 years to compose. Johannes Brahms’ gruff Symphony No. 1 capped a program which intended to depict triumph. Not just for their respective composers, but for the orchestra, which […]
By Ted AYALA Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) Music Director Jeffrey Kahane stepped aside for the ensemble’s November 10 concert at the Alex Theatre. In his place was the LACO debut of 33-year-old guest conductor Benjamin Wallfisch, the scion of one of Britain’s most distinguished musical families. His work has garnered praise not only for […]
Think you know everything about the Lakers? Steve Springer’s book may surprise you. By Brandon HENSLEY If only Steve Springer had waited a little bit longer to release his new Lakers book, he could have included the recent coaching hysteria that has engulfed the team on this young season. As it is, the story of […]
“Home for the Holidays” takes on a new meaning with the Glendale Pops Orchestra this season as it melds its unique orchestra with homegrown talent. Matt Catingub, the artistic director/conductor, leads the world-class orchestra through traditional holiday songs. Enhancing the orchestra will be the Glendale Pops Youth Orchestra, 39 student singers from the Glendale area. […]
By Charly SHELTON This summer, the Dark Knight attempted to rise. But due to a sub-par story and execution, it floundered. As we near the holiday season, it’s Jack Frost’s turn to rise as the newest Guardian in Dreamworks Animation’s new film, “Rise of the Guardians.” Jack Frost (voiced by Chris Pine) has been wandering […]
Film/television/stage star Joe Mantegna will be leading this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys For Tots on Sunday, Nov. 25 serving as grand marshal. The parade will be presented live by the City of Los Angeles and Associated Television International starting with a pre-parade show at 5:30 p.m., with the parade commencing at 6:30 […]
By Susan JAMES The release of “Lincoln,” Steven Spielberg’s epic new film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, was recently pushed back until after the presidential election. But Spielberg’s attempt to separate the current political landscape from the politics of Lincoln’s day was a futile gesture. The fractious in-fighting, partisanship, political deals and stratagems of a president trying […]