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meeting of the minds: composer of achilles dreams of ebbets field dylan mattingly (l) connects with ben beckman (c) — of the la phil’s nancy and barry sanders’ young composer fellowship program— and ucla classics scholar and sanctuary series speaker alex purves (r), author of the upcoming book homer and the poetics of gesture.
Jacaranda is a non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. Contributions help cover musicians fees, instrument and music rentals. Ticket prices are kept as low as possible in the interest of providing broad access to high quality music. However, revenue from tickets provides a fraction of the cost of presentation.
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Jacaranda Music
1424 4th Street #238
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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"Jacaranda brings me the greatest joy. With these concerts I have been exploring classical music like never before. Simply put, the Jacaranda experience is exquisite!"
- Donna Lynn Leavy, Character & Voice-Over Actress, and Jacaranda subscriber
"More than any other concert series in LA, I rely on Jacaranda for its consistently stellar programming. No matter how busy my schedule gets, I make going to Jacaranda a priority because I know I will leave inspired to write."
- Anderson Alden, Three-time ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award Winner
"Jacaranda is a beacon in the vibrant cultural landscape of LA. The concert series offers creative, probing approaches to programming, and a fearless spirit of adventure. Long may it flourish! Please join me in supporting this important musical cause."
- Gail Eichenthal, Chief Engagement Officer, USC Radio Group, Jacaranda Advisory Council member
"At its best Jacaranda comes together as an ecstatic community. It has been an honor to work with inspired musicians revealing intricacies that seem boundless."
- Luc Kleiner, singer at LA Master Chorale, voice teacher at LA Valley College
"In today's world, music is often reduced to bits and bytes - that compressing pales in comparison to the adventurous, riveting live performances of Jacaranda. The superb artists and programming are not to be missed."
- Vickie Nauman, CrossBorderWorks founder, digital media strategist and Jacaranda subscriber
ANNUAL SPRING EVENTS
VARSOVIA BY THE SEA – MAY 26, 2019 Santa Monica
Jacaranda and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles celebrated 100 years of diplomatic relations with an all-Polish program at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica. Featuring six pianists and several soloists in works by Chopin, Szymanowski, Lutowslawski, and Bacewicz. Afterward, Rockenwagner served savory Polish comfort food.
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Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles
Rockenwagner bakery
Steinway & Sons
GOYESCAS BY THE SEA – MAY 20, 2018 Santa Monica
The SPAIN-USA Foundation and LA consulate helped bring pianist Jose Menor from London for a Spanish weekend. Mr. Menor also performed his Latin Grammy-nominated album of the complete Goyescas by Granados for the benefit concert and afterparty. Guitar virtuoso Michael Kudirka serenaded. Spectacular paellas crowned Manchego’s authentic catering.
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Manchego Santa Monica
Farimont Miramar Hotels & Bungalows
Steinway & Sons
Spain Arts & Culture
SUPER COOL – JUNE 20, 2018 Venice
Hosted by architect, creative director and founding partner of wHY Kulapat Yantrasast in his landmark home, this indoor/outdoor party featured the riveting violinist Vijay Gupta and pianist Inna Faliks, both acclaimed humanitarians. Akasha Richmond provided sumptuous Southeast Asian flavors, and Yamaha Artist Services donated a superb CFX concert grand.
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Akasha Restaurant
Yamaha
BIG VISTA – MAY 22, 2016 Beverly Hills
Designed in 1947 by Paul Laszlo, and renovated by Barton Phelps & Associates, this stunning home offered an enthralling setting to hear Terry Riley’s In C. Everywhere you turned this Jacaranda all-star performance filled the air. Host Leslie Lassiter’s personal touch made an abundant table spread and signature beverages quite distinctive.
Sponsors were Ronnie Rubin, Frank Gruber & Janet Levin, Lily & Thomas Brod, MD, Marshal Rutter & Terry Knowles, with emcee/Advisory Council member Gail Eichenthal.
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Barton Phelps & Associates
RESONATE – June 21, 2015 Culver City, CA
Hosted by Michael Rachlin, AIA, at Rachlin Partners in their striking Culver City headquarters. The LEED AP architect gave a multi-media presentation on concert hall design. Lyris Quartet performed “Trajectory,” a small capsule concert in a special upstairs salon. Luscious drinks and brilliant bites were served as the elevated METRO glided by.
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Rachlin Partners