Alex Theatre

WHERE WILL WE GO FROM HERE? LACO concludes the season with nods to the past and an eye towards the future. The world premiere of a Sound Investment commissioned piece by Nina Shekhar is complemented by Gabriela Montero’s rendition of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major, his final symphonic work.

HOW CAN WE DISMANTLE THE BARRIERS BETWEEN US? LACO presents music that unifies us during times of dissonance with the premiere of Derrick Skye’s multicultural exploration, To Be A Horizon, which engages in an endless pursuit of connection in order to deconstruct musical and cultural divides. Beethoven’s transitional Symphony No. 4 provides a contrast, celebrating Beethoven’s legacy of breaking musical boundaries. The featured performance of Tereza Stanislav is made possible, in part, with the generous support from Terri + Jerry Kohl and Ruth Eliel + Bill Cooney.  Additional support for SHOSTAKOVICH + SKYE provided by Carol Eliel + Tom Muller.

WHAT ENDURES ACROSS TIME AND SPACE? Join us for a series of timeless works that spotlight singular voices within the collective music-making experience. Revisit memories and create new ones together with LACO and guest artists John Holiday and Amanda Forsythe. PERGOLESI’S STABAT MATER is made possible, in part, with the generous support from Cheryl K. Petersen + Roger H. Lustberg.

Glendale Youth Orchestra presents as part of the 35th Anniversary Season Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, a grand symphonic poem featuring various members and sections of the orchestra.

Red Chair Productions’ energetic rendition of the Nutcracker brings together the best of Los Angeles’s youth dancers, ages 7-18, from across the county. Experience the enchanting storybook tale of a young girl’s magical Christmas that takes her, and the audience, on a delightful journey through holiday lands. Designed to captivate all with its lavish sets, glittering costumes, and storytelling narration, Red Chair Productions’ Nutcracker is truly a magical way for all ages to experience the holidays!

Seattle’s slowest, Earth, will perform their classic album, Earth 2, in celebration of its 30 year anniversary. Opening the ceremonies is the Voice of the Desert, Ken Layne of Desert Oracle Radio, telling tales of this world and beyond.

Bring your whole family to share and enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition and family friendly production. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire and share arts & culture. Featuring Music by Tchaikovsky, professional as well as pre-professional and student performers, beautiful costumes and magical digital backdrops.