The Vieness Piano Duo are among the most electrifying and in-demand on the world stage today. Composed of pianists Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, the duo is celebrated for their intuitive musical communication, technical brilliance, and powerful stage presence. Together, they create performances that are sonically seamless and emotionally transcendent.
Join us for the unique pairing of violin and bassoon. The husband-and-wife duo of violinist Niv Ashkenazi and bassoonist Leah Kohn presents a fascinating program that blends beloved classics with unexpected gems and new arrangements.
The popular gathering of the ladies of MonteCedro is an ideal opportunity to get to know your future neighbors. Please RSVP early for this event as seating is limited.
When looking at art, have you ever thought, “That just doesn’t speak to me”? Or do you feel drawn to an artwork and want to look at it longer? The MonteCedro Art Committee offers an opportunity every other month, to explore our varied responses to the art in our collection. In March, they will look at pieces in the Montecedro Art Collection that are mysterious. They will discuss why an artist might pick this subject or what made the artist depict this abstract. What do our own responses suggest as meanings? Come and join a lively conversation.
Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and others.
Join author Dr. Roy Meals on an unforgettable 342-mile urban adventure tracing the city’s unique perimeter. Forget the tourist traps and dive deep into the unexpected.
Paul Stein and Dave Mergan bring the beautiful sounds of the violin and cello to showcase the classical and modern eras. They will perform a work of James Cervetto (1748-1837), an English composer who was also a great cellist. Beethoven and Haydn will also be featured.
Concert pianist Vatché Mankerian is a multi-faceted artist. A pianist, composer, lecturer, author, and teacher, he has written works for piano, chamber ensembles, and electro-acoustic media, as well as incidental music for theatrical productions and cinema. Join us for a captivating musical performance.
Join guest Dr. Oliver Green from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music as he discusses the tremendous contributions that female performers and composers of all musical styles have had on the arts in the US and beyond. The lecture will include biographical, cultural, social, and national/international information that affected the personal and professional lives of these artists. This is the last of a five-part series.
Join us for breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.
The Vieness Piano Duo stands among the most electrifying and in-demand piano duos on the world stage today. Comprised of pianists Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, the duo is celebrated for their intuitive musical communication, technical brilliance, and powerful stage presence.
Chloe’s great strength is her ability to connect with her audience using her clear voice, emotion and true artistic talent. Whether she interprets great jazz standards, bossa nova, French songs, or her own compositions, she transports the audience into her poetic and romantic universe.
Guillaume Serina is a French-American journalist and historian and five-time published author. He teaches history and political science at the International School of Los Angeles and is author of An Impossible Dream: Reagan, Gorbachev and a World Without the Bomb. Join him for a talk on this historic meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik to stop the nuclear arms race.
The Chinese tradition of wearing rank badges, also known as Mandarin squares, to demonstrate civil, military or imperial rank began in 1391 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and continued throughout the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). These insignia were sewn onto or woven into the wearer’s garments to indicate their rank. Join resident David Hugus for a lecture on the evolution of Chinese rank badges.
The popular gathering of the ladies of MonteCedro is an ideal opportunity to get to know your future neighbors. Please RSVP early for this event as seating is limited.
Renowned pianist, Dr. Kelly Anderson joins us this month to perform and discuss music inspired by this season. An instructor at Pasadena City College, Dr. Anderson records for various media including documentaries, and brings his storytelling to every performance.
Marco and Marie are an international classical and multi-genre duo consisting of tenor Marco Antonio Lozano and soprano Christa Marie Stevens. Their vast repertoire of solos and duets include operatic, art song, classical crossover, Great American Songbook, musical theater, holiday, and international favorites. Join us for dessert and coffee while you take in a wonderful evening of Opera music.
Pull up a chair and enjoy breakfast and conversation with the gentlemen of MonteCedro. Please register early as seating is limited.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Although it is a minor holiday in Mexico, it is a cultural celebration in the United States. Join us for festive beverages, music, and appetizers that capture the spirit and fun of this annual event.
Join Paul and Stephanie as they take us on a wonderful musical journey, touching on some of the world’s most beloved composers and the music that made them famous. Works will include classics from Dvorak to the exquisite Estrellita by Ponce, Moszkowski’s Guitarre, and pieces by Bach and Kreisler.