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Renowned conductor Alan Gilbert and legendary soprano Renée Fleming join forces to bring Strauss’ iconic masterpiece the "Four Last Songs" to life. Messiaen’s haunting Quartet for the "End of Time" adds a powerful depth, creating a night of gripping, passionate music that is not to be missed! MESSIAEN "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" Inon Barnatan, piano; Alan Gilbert, violin; Nicolas Altstaedt, cello; Ricardo Morales, clarinet STRAUSS "Four Last Songs" (arranged by James Ledger) Renée Fleming, soprano; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra; Alan Gilbert, conductor Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/for-the-end-of-time/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Marvel at the remarkable beauty of early masterpieces by history’s greatest prodigies who revolutionized the world of chamber music. Handel "Trio Sonata for Oboe, Violin and Continuo in C Minor" Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Ruben Valenzuela, harpsichord; Jakob Taylor; cello Mozart "Piano Quartet in G Minor, K.478" Inon Barnatan, piano; Alan Gilbert, violin; Jonathan Vinocour, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello Korngold "String Sextet in D Major, Op. 10" Liza Ferschtman, Blake Pouliot, violins; Jonathan Vinocour, Kyle Armbrust, violas; Ivan Karizna, Jonathan Swensen, cellos Visit: La Jolla Music Society

Immerse yourself in the ethereal Nordic soundscape of Nielsen, Mustonen, and Sibelius, whose crystalline textures and sweeping melodies evoke the radiance of Scandinavia. Nielsen "String Quintet" Blake Pouliot, Alan Gilbert, violins; Kyle Armbrust, SoHui Yun, violas; Kajsa William-Olsson, cello Olli Mustonen "Nonet No. 2" Blake Pouliot, Liza Ferschtman, Stefan Jackiw, Jake Shim, violins; Kyle Armbrust, Joseph Skerik, violas; Jonathan Swensen, Ivan Karizna, cellos; Anthony Manzo, bass Sibelius "String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 56 'Voces intimae'" Stefan Jackiw, Liza Ferschtman, violins; Jonathan Vinocour, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello Visit: La Jolla Music Society

Witness the fiery energy of young Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Jörg Widmann, capturing the raw drive that propels artistic vision from promise to breakthrough. Beethoven "Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3" Liza Ferschtman, violin; Clive Greensmith, cello; Juho Pohjonen, piano Jörg Widmann "180 Beats Per Minute" Njioma Chineyere Grevious, Nathan Meltzer, violins; Matthew Lipman, Jonathan Vinocour, violas; Kajsa William-Olsson, Jonathan Swensen, cellos Mendelssohn "String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20" Stefan Jackiw, Blake Pouliot, Alan Gilbert, Nathan Meltzer, violins; Jonathan Vinocour, Matthew Lipman, violas; Jonathan Swensen, Ivan Karizna, cellos Visit: La Jolla Music Society

July 2 & 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. at the San Diego County Fair Marcello Hernández is a Cuban-Dominican stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit and high-energy performances. He began his stand-up career at 18 in 2016, quickly making a name for himself by opening for comedy legends like Tim Dillon, Jim Breuer, Mark Viera, and the late Gilbert Gottfried. In 2020, Marcello expanded his reach by becoming a host and creative director for Only in Dade, a Miami-based social media platform with over 1 million followers. Through this role, he has interviewed major figures, including Floyd Mayweather, Nicky Jam, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mayor Francis Suarez, and Ray J. His comedic talent has also landed him appearances on Telemundo’s Acceso Total and NBC’s 6 in the Mix. Marcello's rising star was further recognized in 2022 when he was named a Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy, a prestigious honor in the industry. He currently showcases his comedic versatility as a featured player on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, bringing his unique perspective and cultural background to audiences nationwide. With his blend of observational humor and vibrant storytelling, Marcello continues to cement his place as a fresh and exciting voice in comedy. About Summer Nights at The Sound: Summer evenings heat up with glow-in-the-dark lasers, side-splitting comedy, and can't-find-it-anywhere-else entertainment at Summer Nights at The Sound! Attendance to Summer Nights at The Sound shows require a paid admission ticket — prices vary, see event listings for details. Tickets to Summer Nights at the Sound include same-day admission to the 2025 San Diego County Fair — a tremendous value! Shows are all ages. San Diego County Fair on Facebook / Instagram / X

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet catered by Desserts by Clement. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. CONCERT 8: SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025, AT 4 P.M. (Including high tea buffet with French Champagne catered by Desserts by Clement, after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist ADAM GILBERT - L. BEETHOVEN: PIANO TRIO No.3 IN C MINOR OP 1 - F. HILLER: PIANO TRIO No.6 IN C MINOR OP 186 "SERENADE" US PREMIERE - J. BRAHMS: PIANO TRIO No.1 IN B MAJOR OP 8 Performed by: RAY USHIKUBO, VIOLIN, SARAH KIM, CELLO, FRANCOIS CHOUCHAN, PIANO Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257

Broadway isn't just back — it's raising the bar. Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending tied for most nominations. Plus, nods to George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger and more.

The second volume in Pulitzer-winning historian Rick Atkinson's planned trilogy on the American Revolution publishes Tuesday. Plus a graphic memoir, short fiction, and "the secret life" of a cemetery.

We discuss the impact wildfires can have on tenants, people with dementia and incarcerated firefighters.

This exhibit celebrates the diverse and exciting art of our current Art faculty, honored retired full-time Art faculty, and our talented Art staff. Diane Adams, Joshua Almond, Alla Bartoshchuk Musgrave, Katie Francis, Frol Boundin, Ryan Bulis, Randall Christopher, Remi Dalton, Xuchi Eggleton, Tim Faris, Christopher Ferreria, Brian Goeltzenleuchter, Yoshimi Hayashi, Lauren Greenwald, CJ Heyliger, Clayton Llewellyn, Jackie Lo, May-ling Martinez, Gilbert Neri, Kristina Nugent, iana Quesnell, Dean Ramos, Bekkah Walker, Clay West, Mike Whiting, Erin Whitman, Kristi Williams, Sam Wohl, Patricia Zambrano; honored retired Art Faculty: Dan Camp, Erik Gronborg, Peggy Jones, Leslie Nemour, Anna O’Cain; Art Staff: Allison Beaudry, Dan Cornaggia, Aaron Pedro, Ben Poarch, Michael Rybicki, Dara Vasko. Exhibition: February 11 – February 27 (Closed: February 14 and 17) Reception: Friday, February 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram