“Masters of Inspiration” Opens New Season

Mozart              Bernstein        Beethoven

Composers Bernstein, Mozart, and Beethoven kick off the 2014-2015 season, under the direction of Alan Mautner, with an assortment of inspiring pieces. Beginning with the exuberant Divertimento for Orchestra by Leonard Bernstein, to the exquisite tones of Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet, and ending with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F Major, “Pastoral”, Op. 68, the audience will enjoy a variety of masterful works.

Goode-CastroGuest soloist Helen Goode-Castro will take center stage for the Concerto for Clarinet. She is a popular performer with symphonies throughout Southern California. Her performance background includes playing with several European orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. She is currently on the faculty of the University of California at both Long Beach and Los Angeles.

The concert begins at 3 pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. No reservations are required; doors open at 2:30 pm. For more information call 714-521-0774 or 562-941-5779.