June 22 - Young Artists
Winners of the 53rd Annual Young Artists Auditions. Pre-concert performance by the Youth Ensemble of Strings, directed by Karen Thurman-Palmer. |
June 25 - Opening Symphony
Summer Symphony Orchestra featuring guest artists Suzanna Guzman and Louis Lebherz. Conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta. |
June 29 - Troy Clarke and His Swing Orchestra
Classic swing style music from a young crooner! Troy Clarke’s swing orchestra includes a who’s-who of top musicians that have played with swing greats such as: Les Brown, Brian Setzer, Woody Herman, and Frank Sinatra. |
July 6 - Preservation Hall Jazz Band
High energy septet consisting of piano, string bass, banjo, drums, trumpet/coronet, trombone and clarinet. Foot stompin, hand clappin, crowd-pleasing authentic New Orleans Jazz! |
July 9 - Byron Nease
“From the Parsonage to Broadway.” Popular Broadway star sings the songs of his youthful beginnings as the son of a third generation Nazarene preacher, to the many Broadway productions he has performed in including: Mame, Anne Get Your Gun, The Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, West Side Story, Carousel, South Pacific and many more. |
July 13 - Juan L. Sanchez Ensemble
Discover the new cosmopolitan sounds of Spain. A unique musical universe where Arabic and Sephardic melodies co-exist with gypsy rumbas, bossanovas and are adorned with lush Latin Jazz arrangements. Lead by the Spanish-born Juan Sanchez whose passionate voice has been described as distinctively Andalusian. |
July 16 - Tingstad & Rumbel
Critically acclaimed music duo, Eric Tingstad (guitar) and Nancy Rumbel (woodwinds) performing songs from their 2003 Grammy-award winning album Acoustic Garden and many more. |
July 20 - Musical “Annie” Dress Rehearsal
“Annie” is the tale of the spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and the lovable, scene-stealing mutt Sandy. |
July 22 to 24 - Musical “Annie”
“Annie” is the tale of the spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and the lovable, scene-stealing mutt Sandy. |
July 27 - Jozef Pauly Ensemble
The Jozef Pauly Ensemble features 2 piccolos, 1 Eb flute, 10 flutes, 4 alto flutes, 2 bass flutes, 1 double-bass flute, 8 guitars, 1 double-bass, a piano and percussion. The repertory varies widely from 16th century music to contempory popular music and concert works by Belgian composers. Conducted by Leen De Busscher. |
July 30 - Symphony
Summer Festival Orchestra featuring pianist Tien Hsieh to perform Beethoven’s 5th Concerto. Conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta. |
August 3 - Military Band
Navy Band Southwest performing many popular songs as well as Patriotic music. |
August 6 - Liam Harney Irish Dance Company – Performance 1
Back by popular demand. Performing progressive Irish Dance led by award-winning dancer and former star of “Riverdance” Liam Harney. |
August 7 - Liam Harney Irish Dance Company – Performance 2
Back by popular demand. Performing progressive Irish Dance led by award-winning dancer and former star of “Riverdance” Liam Harney. |
August 10 - Colcannon
Captivating Celtic music with a distinctive and inventive musical style that keeps in firm touch with the heart and essence of traditional Irish music. Emmy-award winners for their PBS special “Colcannon in Concert.” The group plays original and traditional songs in all acoustic instrumentation that features the delightful vocals of singer Mick Bolger. |
| August 13 - Dress Rehearsal. "Pagliacci". |
| August 14 - Ruggeriero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci featuring Matteo Bitetti. Frank Paul Fetta, artistic director/conductor. |
August 17 - State Street Ballet
One of the Bowl’s best-loved dance companies, State Street Ballet will perform “Tango in Malambo” an evening of sultry, rhythmic dance influenced by the passionate music of South America. |
August 20 - Brasil Brazil Show
With Sonia Santos & Ana Gazzola
Brasil Brazil is an invigorating and magical experience comprised of internationally renowned performers and featuring singers Ana Gazzola and Sonia Santos. While performing Brazilian standards, their contemporary arrangements present all the rhythms and faces of this colorful and tropical culture. With a variety of authentic percussion instruments, the audience is both entertained and educated about Brazil. The music, tinged with jazz, spiced with Latin and African drumming, creates an uplifting experience. The band’s colorful costumes and stage production has the joyful feel of Carnaval. |
August 24 - Inland Master Chorale
One of the most accomplished choral groups in Southern California, featuring eighty talented vocalists from throughout the Inland Empire. |
August 27 - Closing Symphony
Summer Symphony Orchestra featuring cellist Marek Szpakiewicz.
Conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta. |
