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WE PRESENT world-class performances throughout the San Diego region.

WE PRODUCE the acclaimed music festival La Jolla Music Society SummerFest.

WE EDUCATE adult and young audiences as well as aspiring and emerging artists.

LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY is devoted to presenting and producing stimulating performances of the highest quality that create powerful audience experiences.

La Jolla Music Society’s 2010-11 Season is supported by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mutual of Omaha Bank, Sempra Energy, ResMed Foundation, Joan and Irwin Jacobs, The Frieman Family, Brenda Baker and Steve Baum, Conrad Prebys and Debbie Turner, Rita and Richard Atkinson, Brian and Silvija Devine, Sam Ersan, Raffaella and John Belanich, Jeanette Stevens and an Anonymous donor.

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OCTOBER 2010ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTTFrieman Family Piano Series Friday, October 22 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

DRESDEN STAATSKAPELLEDaniel Harding, conductorRudolf Buchbinder, pianoCelebrity Orchestra Series Thursday, October 28 · 8:00 pm Copley Symphony Hall

NOVEMBER 2010GLEB IVANOV, pianoDiscovery Series Sunday, November 14 · 3 pm The Neurosciences Institute

DECEMBER 2010MIDORI, violinSpecial Event Sunday, December 5 · 8 pm Balboa Theatre

MELVYN TAN Frieman Family Piano Series Friday, December 10 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

JANUARY 2011MIRÓ QUARTET WITH JOYCE YANG Revelle Chamber Music Series Saturday, January 22 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

LOUIS LORTIE Frieman Family Piano Series Sunday, January 30 · 3 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

FEBRUARY 2011KODO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN Special Event Friday, February 11 · 8 pm Balboa Theatre

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLERevelle Chamber Music Series Saturday, February 19 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY Jazz Series Saturday, February 26 · 8 pm Birch North Park Theatre

MARCH 2011VIENNA PHILHARMONIC Semyon Bychkov, conductorCelebrity Orchestra Series Friday, March 4 · 8 pm Civic Theatre

RAY CHEN, violinDiscovery Series Sunday, March 6 · 3 pm The Neurosciences Institute

THE JOFFREY BALLET Dance Series Friday, March 11 · 8 pm Civic Theatre

ANDRÉ WATTS Frieman Family Piano Series Friday, March 18 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

BRENTANO STRING QUARTET Revelle Chamber Music Series Saturday, March 26 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

APRIL 2011 PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGAS, guitarDiscovery Series Sunday, April 10 · 3 pm The Neurosciences Institute

TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT Dance Series Saturday, April 16 · 2 pm & 8 pm Birch North Park Theatre

NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF SPAINJosep Pons, conductorRenaud Capuçon, violinCelebrity Orchestra Series Sunday, April 17 · 8 pm Copley Symphony Hall

DIANNE REEVES SINGS SARAH VAUGHAN Jazz Series Friday, April 29 · 8 pm Birch North Park Theatre

LES VIOLONS DU ROY Revelle Chamber Music Series Saturday, April 30 · 8 pm MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

MAY 2011COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLETDance Series Saturday, May 7 · 2 pm & 8 pm Birch North Park Theatre

MARLENA SHAW SINGS DINAH WASHINGTON Jazz Series Saturday, May 14 · 8 pm Birch North Park Theatre

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KODO DRUMMERS OF JAPANFriday, February 11, 2011 · 8 pmTICKETS: $65 | $50 | $25BALBOA THEATRE

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MIDORI, violinSunday, December 5, 2010 · 8 pmTICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25BALBOA THEATRE

RAVEL Violin Sonata in G MinorBEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No. 4 in A MinorBACH Sonata in E Major for Violin and KeyboardSAINT-SAËNS Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor

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“...her spitfire energy excitingly takes command...this young violinist is not only a formidable technician, but also a musician who knows what she wants to say with every note.”

- Financial Times

“To see this pale, slightly built, vulnerable-looking, young man stand before one of the most venerable and venerated orchestras in the world - the [Dresden Staatskapelle] - cannot begin to prepare you for what follows. … Perhaps the most startling aspect of the performance was Harding’s overwhelming sense of a harmonic language teetering on the brink of collapse.”

- The Independent

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DRESDEN STAATSKAPELLEDaniel Harding, conductor; Rudolf Buchbinder, pianoThursday, October 28, 2010 • 8 pmTICKETS: $95 | $60 | $40 | $25COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL

SCHUMANN Overture to “Manfred” Piano Concerto No. 1 in A MinorBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A Major

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Steven Cassedy: The flowering of Romanticism, from Beethoven to Schumann.

VIENNA PHILHARMONICSemyon Bychkov, conductorFriday, March 4, 2011 • 8 pmTICKETS: $105 | $70 | $40 | $25CIVIC THEATRE

SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2 in C MajorBRAHMS Symphony No. 2 in D Major

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Nicolas Reveles: Schumann and Brahms: The Clara Connection.

NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF SPAINJosep Pons, conductor; Renaud Capuçon, violinSunday, April 17, 2011 • 8 pmTICKETS: $95 | $60 | $40 | $25COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL

DE FALLA Interludio y Danza from La Vida BreveBRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 in G MinorRAVEL BoléroSTRAVINKSY The Firebird Suite

PRELUDE 7 pm - Dr. Ronald Shaheen will illuminate conservative and radical approaches to nationalism in music.

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DANCESERIES

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“The Joffrey Ballet has long been known for its versatility, moving as it has from one divergent style to another with easy verve for half a century.”

- New York Times

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THE JOFFREY BALLETFriday, March 11, 2011 • 8 pmTICKETS: $75 | $55 | $30CIVIC THEATRE

REPERTOIRE: Reflections, Crossed, Age of Innocence

The Joffrey Ballet has been hailed as “America’s Ballet Company of Firsts.” Classically-trained to the highest standards, the Joffrey Ballet expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company, audiences and repertoire. PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Peter Kalivas

TREY MCINTYRE PROJECTSaturday, April 16, 2011 • 2 pm & 8 pmTICKETS: $65 | $50 | $30BIRCH NORTH PARK THEATRE

REPERTOIRE: Ma Maison, Wild Sweet Love

Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) has been hailed by the New York Times as “One of America’s most surprising talents!” This sexy young group of high-caliber dancers’ repertoire spans rock, classical music, jazz, historic bluegrass and folk music. PRELUDE 1 pm & 7 pm - Lecture by Peter Kalivas

COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLETSaturday, May 7, 2011 • 2 pm & 8 pmTICKETS: $65 | $50 | $30BIRCH NORTH PARK THEATRE

Founded by two former Alvin Ailey members in 1994, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures have created an entirely new vision of human movement that has been featured in many different mediums including the hit television series So You Think You Can Dance. PRELUDE 1 pm & 7 pm - Lecture by Peter Kalivas

Inspiring American Dance

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MUSICSERIES

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LES VIOLONS DU ROY

MIRÓ QUARTET

“The fourteen string players plus harpsichord performed with such unity of purpose that one might think they were a single instrument.”

- Times Union

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MIRÓ QUARTET with JOYCE YANG, pianoSaturday, January 22, 2011 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25SCHUBERT QuartettsatzLIEBERMANN Gargoyles for Solo PianoMOZART Piano Quartet in E-flat MajorDVORÁK Piano Quintet in A Major

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Eric Smigel: Composers in Transition: How relocation impacts the artistic imagination.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLESaturday, February 19, 2011 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25BRAHMS String Sextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Scherzo for String OctetMENDELSSOHN Octet for Strings in E-flat Major

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Eric Smigel: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: The emerging sensibilities of three young composers.

BRENTANO STRING QUARTETSaturday, March 26, 2011 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25HAYDN String Quartet in F MajorBEETHOVEN String Quartet in F MajorPlus a collection of short works by Bernstein, Ives, Dvorák, Barber, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Bloch and Mackey

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Eric Smigel: The Celebrity Composer: The dynamic relationship between the individual artist and general public.

LES VIOLONS DU ROY Bernard Labadie, artistic & music director; Richard Paré, harpsichordSaturday, April 30, 2011 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25BACH Excerpts from The Art of Fugue Concerto in D Minor for Harpsichord Sinfonia from Cantata, BWV 42 Orchestral Suite No. 1, BWV 106

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Eric Smigel: Back to Bach: The enduring relevance of Johann Sebastian Bach.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE BRENTANO STRING QUARTET

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“A pianist who balances qualities of excitement and spontaneity with clarity and elegance.”

- New York Times

“A pianist who balances qualities of excitement and spontaneity with clarity and elegance.”

- New York Times

LOUIS LORTIE ANDRÉ WATTS

ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTTFriday, October 22, 2010 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25CHOPIN Three Waltzes, Op. 34 Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major Ballade No. 1 in G Minor Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor PRELUDE 7 pm - Benjamin K. Roe returns as part of the 2010 Chopin Celebration.

MELVYN TANFriday, December 10, 2010 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25CHOPIN Études, Op. 10 Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major Polonaise - Fantaisie in A-flat Major Sonata No. 3 in B Minor

PRELUDE 7 pm - Benjamin K. Roe concludes his year-long lecture series on Frédéric Chopin.

LOUIS LORTIESunday, January 30, 2011 • 3 pm* • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25LISZT Années de pèlerinage Première année: Suisse Deuxième année: Italie Troisième année

*Performance has an intermission and a dinner break

PRELUDE 2 pm - Join Nuvi Mehta as he examines how Liszt’s music was shaped by this fascinating time in human history.

ANDRÉ WATTSFriday, March 18, 2011 • 8 pm • TICKETS: $75 | $55 | $25LISZT Piano Sonata in B Minor Étude de Concert No. 3, “Un Sospiro” Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13

PRELUDE 7 pm - Lecture by Steven Cassedy: How the modern piano helped make Liszt.

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“Her... diva-like delivery and intimate sense of a song have long made her one of the most compelling vocalists in jazz.”

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JAZZSERIES

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DIANNE REEVES

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DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERSINGS BILLIE HOLIDAYSaturday, February 26, 2011 • 8 pmTICKETS: $65 | $45 | $35

A two-time Grammy® Award winner, Dee Dee Bridgewater has risen to the top tier of today’s jazz vocalists. Performing “To Billie with Love: A Celebration of Lady Day” Dee Dee returns to the musical artistry she explored during her theatrical portrayal of the legendary singer. PRELUDE 7 pm - An interview with the Artist hosted by Jazz 88’s Claudia Russell.

DIANNE REEVESSINGS SARAH VAUGHANFriday, April 29, 2011 • 8 pmTICKETS: $65 | $45 | $35

A four-time Grammy® Award winner, Dianne Reeves’ versatility in song interpretation is unrivaled. As a young vocalist, Dianne was drawn to Sarah Vaughan’s rich distinct sound and emulated her style. Later recording a tribute album, The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan, Dianne once again honors the jazz great that inspired her. PRELUDE 7 pm - Jazz 88’s Claudia Russell discusses the musical career of Dianne Reeves.

MARLENA SHAWSINGS DINAH WASHINGTONSaturday, May 14, 2011 • 8 pmTICKETS: $65 | $45 | $35

One of the most charismatic jazz vocalists on the scene today, singing live before an audience is where Marlena Shaw feels most comfortable. Don’t miss as she pays tribute to ‘The Queen’, Grammy® Award-winning Dinah Washington , who was known for her gritty vocal styling and as one of the most talented cross-over artists of the post World War era. PRELUDE 7 pm - An interview with the Artist hosted by Jazz 88’s Claudia Russell.

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GLEB IVANOV, pianoWinner of the Young Concert Artists International AuditionsSunday, November 14, 2010 • 3 pm • TICKETS: ADULT $30 | CHILD $5

CHOPIN Rondo á la Mazurka Sonata No. 1 in C Minor Ballade No. 4 in F Minor Polonaise in A-flat Major, “Heroic”

PRELUDE 2 pm - Benjamin K. Roe continues his year-long lecture series as part of the Chopin Bicentennial Celebration.

RAY CHEN, violinFirst Prize Winner of the 2009 Queen Elisabeth International CompetitionSunday, March 6, 2011 • 3 pm • TICKETS: ADULT $30 | CHILD $5

MOZART Violin Sonata in A MajorBEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No. 7 in C MinorBACH Partita No. 3 in E MajorWIENIAWSKI Variations, Op. 15

PRELUDE 2 pm - Performance by San Diego Youth Symphony students.

PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGAS, guitarWinner of the 2006 Parkening International Guitar CompetitionSunday, April 10, 2011 • 3 pm • TICKETS: ADULT $30 | CHILD $5

AGUADO Fandango Variado, Op. 16RODRIGO Invocación y DanzaTÁRREGA Variaciones Sobre “El Carnaval de Venecia”MALATS Serenata EspañolaBACH Chaconne from Partita, BWV 1004

PRELUDE 2 pm - Performance by San Diego Youth Symphony students.

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PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: Vienna Philharmonic by Terry Linke; Pg. 2: The Belanich Steinway by LJMS Staff; Pg. 3: R. Capuçon by Jean-François Leclercq; Pg. 4: Kodo Drummers of Japan by Shinji Minami; Pg. 5: Midori by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders; Pg. 6: D. Harding by Snezana Vucetic Bohm SR., Vienna Philharmonic by Terry Linke; Pg. 7: National Orchestra of Spain by Rafa Martin; Pg. 8: The Joffrey Ballet courtesy of artist, Trey McIntyre Project by Jonas Lundqvist; Pg. 9: Complexions Contemporary Ballet by Dah Len; Pg. 10: Les Violons Du Roy courtesy of artist, Miró Quartet by Faustinus Deraet; Pg. 11: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Feilds Chamber Ensemble by Guy Mayer, Brentano String Quartet by Christian Steiner; Pg. 12: Anne-Marie McDermott courtesy of artist, M. Tan courtesy of artist; Pg. 13: L. Lortie courtesy of artist, A. Watts by Steven J. Sherman; Pg. 14: D. Reeves by Andrzej Liguz, Dee Dee Bridgewater by Ted Kurland; Pg. 15: M. Shaw by Alan Mercer; Pg. 16: Pablo Sáinz Villegas courtesy of artist, G. Ivanov by Christian Steiner; Pg. 17: R. Chen by Andrew Chiciak.

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MEDALLION SOCIETY UNDERWRITERSRita and Richard AtkinsonBrenda Baker and Steve BaumRaffaella and John BelanichJoan BernsteinMary Ann BeysterSevil and Johan BrahmeDr. James C. and Karen A. BraileanLinda Chester and Kenneth RindDave and Elaine DarwinSilvija and Brian DevineStacie and Michael DevittThe Hon. Robert and The Rev. Eleanor EllsworthBarbara and Dick EnbergSue and Chris FanDel Foit and Cynthia Bobin-FoitTeresa and Dr. Merle FischlowitzJoy and Ed Frieman

June and Dr. Eric FurmanElaine and Murray GalinsonKay and John HesselinkAlexa Kirkwood HirschMargaret and Robert HulterJoan and Irwin JacobsTheresa JarvisKeith and Helen KimAngel and Fred KleinbubSharon and Joel LabovitzLarry MarcusDuane and Gail NellesRafael and Marina PastorSharon and Howdy PrattConrad Prebys and Debbie TurnerPeggy and Peter PreussMaria and Dr. Philippe ProkocimerDon and Stacy Rosenberg

Leigh P. RyanDavid Saltman and Camille Sobrian SaltmanNeal and Marge SchmaleDrs. Joseph and Gloria ShurmanMickey SternJeanette StevensMr. and Mrs. Charles TaubmanRichard and Susan UlevitchJohn and Lois VerganiJoseph Wong and Vivian LimDolly and Victor WooGary Yin and Amy DengJoan and Karl Zeisler

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DANCE SOCIETYStacie and Michael DevittMary Ann and Jordan Kinkead

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