SoCal music & dance, Nov. 11-18: The Kingdom Choir, the Verdi Chorus, ‘Noon to Midnight’ and more
Classical, opera, jazz, folk, pop, rock, ballet, tap, flamenco, contemporary dance and more for LA & OC
Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting music and dance performances all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.
Classical & opera
Calidore String Quartet The NYC-based group performs Korngold’s complete string quartets. Colburn School’s Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 7 p.m. Tuessday, Nov. 12. $49.50, $57.50. colburnschool.edu
Camerata Pacifica The chamber music group offers pieces for oboe and viola by Saint-Saëns, Niloufar Nourbakhsh, et al. Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Also at the Colburn School’s Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14; and Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara. 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. $75. (805) 884-8410. cameratapacifica.org
’From the Ukrainian Frontline with Thanks’ Active-duty soldiers and veterans of the ongoing war in Ukraine share music and stories. The Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Free. (310) 216-1600. wendemuseum.org
Behzod Abduraimov The acclaimed Uzbek pianist plays works by Franck, Prokofiev, Mussorgsky and Florence Price in recital. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Spring St., downtown LA. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. $20-$131. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra The ensemble is joined by Grammy-winning soprano Estelí Gomez and acclaimed mandolinist Avi Avital for a mix of Vivaldi violin concertos and traditional Venetian folk songs. The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. $118, with audience members seated on stage. (818) 677-3000. thesoraya.org
‘The Sound of Music in Versailles’ Paris-based chamber ensemble Les Talens Lyriques is joined by mezzo-soprano Amboisine Bré for works by Lully, Couperin, et al. in this Los Angeles Opera presentation. Colburn School’s Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. $54 and up. (213) 972-0777. laopera.org
‘Gluzman Plays Brahms’ Violinist Vadim Gluzman joins Pacifc Symphony for Brahms’ Violin Concerto; program also includes Barber’s Symphony No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s “Francesca da Rimini.” Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 14-16. $27 and up. (714) 755-5799. pacificsymphony.org
‘Hisaishi Leads Pictures at an Exhibition’ Composer-conductor Joe Hisaishi eads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Ravel’s arrangement of the Mussorgsky favorite, plus the world premiere of his own Harp Concerto featuring harpist Emmanuel Ceysson. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Spring St., downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14-15, 17. $140-$370. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com
Matthew Aucoin and Conor Hanick The pianists team up for pieces by Morton Feldman and John Adams plus a new work by Aucoin. Segerstrom Center’s Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. $44 and up. (714) 556-2787. scfta.org
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Tenor Duke Kim and soprano Amina Edris sing the leads in LA Opera’s staging of Gounod’s 1867 adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy; with conductor Domingo Hindoyan (thru Nov 17) and resident conductor Lina González-Granados (Nov. 20 & 23); sung in French with English supertitles. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, Nov. 20 & 23. $33.50 and up. (213) 972-0777. laopera.org
‘HomeCare’ Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Tonality performs a program inspired by the climate crisis; part of the Getty-driven initiative “PST ART: Art & Science Collide.” Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $10-$44. (626) 395-4652. pst.caltech.edu
‘Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings’ Composer Ellen Reid curates this year’s edition of the marathon new-music showcase that includes myriad live performances and art installations in and around Disney Hall, plus food trucks and more; part of “PST ART: Art & Science Collide.” Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Spring St., downtown L.A. Noon to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 16. $12 (not including Doug Aitken’s sold-out “Lightscape” concert, see below). (323) 850-2000. laphil.com
‘Lightscape’ The LA Phil New Music Group is joined by the Los Angeles Master Chorale for the world premiere of this co-commissioned multimedia-enhanced work by multidisciplinary artist Doug Aitken. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Spring St., downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Sold out. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com
‘Rhapsody in Blue/La Mer’ Music director Brett Mitchell and the Pasadena Symphony present George Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” featuring pianist Stewart Goodyear, plus Debussy’s “La Mer” and works by Ravel and Mason Bates. Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena. 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $49 and up. (626) 793-7172. pasadenasymphony-pops.org
‘We Are Verdi Bizet’ The Verdi Chorus is joining by guest vocalists for operatic selections from Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” Bizet’s “Carmen” and more. First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16-17. $10-$40. verdichorus.org
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert’ An orchestra performs live-to-picture to accompany a compendium of clips from the beloved animated fantasy series. Segerstrom Center’s Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. $112 and up. (714) 556-2787. scfta.org
‘Pacific Symphony plays Mozart & Beethoven’ Carl St.Clair leads the orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 32 plus Beethoven’s Violin Concerto arranged for piano and featuring pianist Elias Ackerley. Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. $48-$88; discounts available. soka.edu
‘Pardon My French! The Music of Versailles’ Los Angeles Baroque offers works by Telemann, Lully, Marais, et al. in this all-ages show. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 1325 Monterey Rd., South Pasadena. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. Free. losangelesbaroque.org
‘PST Art: A Day of Quantum Listening’ Flautist and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Claire Chase curates this salute to composer, accordionist and experimental music pioneer Pauline Oliveros. The Ebell of Los Angeles, 4400 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. Free. RSVP at ebellofla.org
‘Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond’ The crossover-classical ensemble performs. Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. $53-$76. (805) 449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com
Jazz, blues, rock, folk, pop, world music & more
‘An Acoustic Evening With Rick Springfield and Richard Marx’ The two Grammy-winning singer songwriters share the stage. Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. $59-$119. (805) 449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com
Also at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. $64 and up. (562) 916-8500. ccpa.cerritos.gov
Artur Zakiyan The pianist and composer blends traditional Armenian folk music with contemporary classical and New Age music. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16. $50; food and drink minimums apply. (323) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com
‘A Kingdom Christmas’ U.K.-based gospel ensemble the Kingdom Choir sings in the season. The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA, 5151 State University Drive. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $25-$65. (323) 343-6600. theluckman.org
‘Rhapsody in Jazz’ This centennial celebration of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” features pianist Conrad Tao, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and members of the alt-classical ensemble Wild Up. The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $48-$108. (818) 677-3000. thesoraya.org
Monty Alexander The legendary jazz pianist performs. Segerstrom Center’s Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $78 and up. (714) 556-2787. scfta.org
‘Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA’ Tribute show celebrates the chart-topping Swedish pop quartet. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. $44 and up. (562) 916-8500. ccpa.cerritos.gov
The Raga Trio Indian classical violinist Indradeep Ghosh, sitarist Paul Z. Livingstone and tabla player Neelamjit Dhillon perform. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. $12-$35. (626) 355-4318. sierramadreplayhouse.org
‘Sussan Deyhim: Whispers from the Underworld’ The composer, vocalist and performance artist presents selections from her catalog and more in this solo show. Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. $38. (310) 825-2101. cap.ucla.edu
BEAT Guitarist Adrian Belew and bassist Tony Levin of King Crimson are joined by guitarist Steve Vai and drummmer Danny Carrey for a deep dive into the legendary British prog-rock band’s 1980s-era catalog. Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. $55-$150. (805) 449-2787. bapacthousandoaks.com
Dance
‘JazzAntiqua — Ritual of Rhythm’ The local company dedicated to preserving African American music and dance traditions celebrates its 30th anniversary. Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $30. (323) 964-9766. ebonyrep.org
‘A Tap of the Creature’s Curse’ The scary season isn’t over just yet with this family friendly, tap dance-fueled comedic tale. The Nocturne Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16-17. $15-$40. tapwithhoward.com
‘Truth or Consequences: Life Cycle of a Fever Dream’ Heidi Duckler Dance showcases the work of experimental sound artist Julia Edith Rigby in this new entry in the company’s salon series. Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave., Suite 1100B, downtown L.A. 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $35. heididuckler.org