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Mikhail Glinka: The First Russian Composer To Gain Wide Recognition Within His Own Country

June 1804 – February 1857 Glinka was born near Moscow where his father, a wealthy landowner, had retired as an army captain. As all young nobles of his time, he learned the violin, piano, and took a few singing lessons. As a young man, he spent time in Italy and Germany but always felt his […]

Nicole Lam Will Be Featured Student at May 19 Concert

Pianist Nicole Lam is a sophomore at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). She currently studies under the tutelage of Ms. Lilit Babayan. Nicole has won innumerable competitions such as the Golden Note Youth Music Festival (Grand Prize), Two Cranes International Music Festival (1st Prize), Music Teacher’s Association of California (MTAC) […]

Pat Ruiz: A Legacy of Music and Education

Every so often, a person brings their passion to an organization that gives it new life. Pat Ruiz, Past President and Director of the La Mirada Symphony Association, did just that. On Thursday, April 11, 2019, Pat passed away peacefully with her children at her side. Pat had been a resident of La Mirada since […]

First Ever Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District High School Honor Orchestra Performs on Stage

Photo courtesy of Craig Jordan On March 14, 2019, The La Mirada Symphony’s Conductor Alan Mautner had the pleasure of being one of the conductors for the first ever Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District High School Honor Orchestra with a special performance at the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts. In pursuit of our […]

Johann Sebastian Bach: Composer of the Baroque Era

March 1685 – July 1750 Bach was the eighth and youngest child of a prolific musical family. His uncles were all professional musicians, whose posts included church organists, court chamber musicians, and composers. He was orphaned at the age of 10 and continued his musical education with his eldest brother and under his own initiative, […]

Franz Joseph Haydn: Austrian Composer of the Classical Period

March 1732 – May 1809 Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the piano trio. His contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the String Quartet.” Haydn spent much of his career as […]

George Handel: Baroque Composer

February 1685 – April 1759 Handel was a German, later British, Baroque composer who spent the bulk of his career in London, becoming well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. The Water Music is a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites including minuets, bourrées and hornpipes; all dances. It premiered […]

Focus on the Future: Greg Adamson Brings Diversity and Education Experience to the Board of Directors

During the past season, the La Mirada’s Symphony Board of Directors has grown in size to include two musicians from our orchestra. One of them, Greg Adamson, brings diversity and his experience in music to the table. Like most musicians, Greg Adamson wears many hats; cellist, composer, conductor, and educator. He has performed worldwide, in […]

Storytelling: Program Notes for the November 18, 2018 Concert

Join us November 18, 2018 for the first concert of the 2018/2019 season, “Storytelling.” The concert will feature a full orchestra and will be conducted by Alan Mautner, the La Mirada Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor. (This page was updated on November 10, 2018) Program La Mirada Symphony Alan Mautner, Music Director & Conductor Sunday, […]