SummerFest Returns to La Jolla for the 26th Year

There is something magical about the combination of warm summer nights and beautiful music. The La Jolla Music Society has been bringing these two wonderful elements together since 1986, with the SummerFest. This festival features chamber music from over 70 artists and ensembles from around the world. SummerFest begins on July 31, and runs through August 24th.

Besides bringing spectacular musicians and composers to La Jolla for locals to enjoy, the SummerFest also offers what the Music Society calls “encounters.” Every Thursday during SummerFest, members of the roster will gather for intimate discussions on the process of music composition, the competitive nature of chamber music, and a lecture by leading Schubert scholar, Susan Youens. SummerFest is also a residency for conservatory students. Master classes are held and conducted during the festival by senior artists from SummerFest, culminating in a performance by the students after three weeks.

The La Jolla Music Society also offers open rehearsals. These rare opportunities allow for limited amounts of people to experience a working rehearsal with a behind-the-scenes taste of what happens before the stage lights are turned on.

Before you head to Ellen Browning Scripps Park or the La Jolla Playhouse, warm up your cultural right brain by visiting Thumbprint Gallery, on Kline Street in La Jolla. The gallery features contemporary, lowbrow, and urban art by local artist. Thumbprint is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12-4pm (so you won’t miss your 7:30pm concert!).

Sources:
http://www.ljms.org/About-Us/HISTORY/
http://www.ljms.org/SummerFest-2012-/Community-Engagement-Activities/
http://www.ljms.org/SummerFest-2012-/Community-Engagement-Activities/Open-Rehearsals.html
http://www.ljms.org/SummerFest-2012-/Community-Engagement-Activities/Coaching-Workshops.html
http://www.ljms.org/SummerFest-2012-/Performances/