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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, […]

Letter From La Mirada Symphony President David Derks

Photo: (l to r) David Derks, Sorah Myung and Greg Adamson We are very excited about the 2018-2019 season, as it will be our 55th year! During this landmark year, our free concerts will feature works from Rimsky-Kosakov, Handel, Bach, Ravel and Stravinsky. Created in 1963, the organization launched its inaugural year to provide free […]

Program Notes: May 20, 2018

The concert and lecture will begin at 3PM. Please note the pre-concert lecture will be part of the concert on stage. Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Symphony Orchestra Alan Mautner, Music Director and Conductor Sunday, May 20, 2018 “A MUSICAL JOURNEY” Overture to “Rienzi” Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Concertino Divertimento in C Major […]

Featured Artist for May Concert: David Hadi

This Sunday, May 20, the La Mirada Theatre proudly presents the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) orchestra. The concert will feature three student soloists. David Hadi is a talented eight year old third grader who has showed passion for music since he was two, when he strummed his mom’s guitar while […]

Featured Artist for May Concert: Johnathan Po

This Sunday, May 20, the La Mirada Theatre proudly presents the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) orchestra. The concert will feature three student soloists. Although he started playing piano at the age of six, Johnathan Po discovered his true love for piano in eighth grade when he played his very first […]

Focus on the Future: The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)

This Sunday, May 20, the La Mirada Theatre will proudly present the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) orchestra. The concert will also feature three student soloists. The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) offers a specialized program combining college-preparatory academic instruction and conservatory-style training in the visual and […]