SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Night: The Past is Prologue
Monday, January 18, 6:30-8 pm
Enjoy an exclusive introduction to the Festival in an intimate setting with
Paul Chihara, The Claremont Trio and Maria Bachmann.
Program: Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1
John Williams: Devil’s Dance from The Witches of Eastwick
$50 includes salon, hors d'oeuvres and wine. Proceeds benefit education programs
Sponsored by Claes Restaurant
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Festival Feast: Wine, Dine and Music
Thursday, January 21, 5:00 -10:00 pm
Enjoy a champagne reception, gourmet dinner with selected wine pairings at Claes Restaurant,
VIP seating at the Festival's opening concert,From Vienna and Paris to Hollywood, and complimentary shuttle from theater to Hotel and back.
$165 includes champagne reception, dinner, concert and shuttle
Sponsored by Claes Restaurant
Proceeds benefit education programs
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FREE EVENTS
The Art of Music in Film
Tuesday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 pm
Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy
A discussion of the many functions of a film score, the creative process, and the interactions among director, composer and musical artist with Paul Chihara and Greg MacGillivray, joined by composer Steve Wood and flutist Clare Chase. Reservations recommended (leave message at 949.715.9713)
The Studio at Sage Hill
Wednesday,, January 20, 7:30-8:30pm
Sage Hill School, 20402 Newport Coast Dr, Newport Beach
A special rehearsal/demonstration with composer Donald Crockett and The Claremont Trio of the new commissioned work, Night Scenes, by Crockett for the Claremonts. Discussion of composing and Q & A with composer and musicians. Reservations recommended (leave message at 949.715.9713)
Open Rehearsals
Hotel Laguna: Monday, Jan. 18, 1:00-2:00pm; Tuesday, Jan. 19, 11:00-noon; Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4:00-5:00pm.
Artists' Theatre: Thursday, Jan. 21, 12:45-1:45 pm; Saturday, jan. 23, 1:30-2:30 pm; Sunday, Jan. 24: 11:30-12:30pm
Education Programs
Friday, Jan. 22, 10:00 am, Laguna Senior Center, performance by Maria Bachmann, followed by reception. Reservations recommended (call Susi Q Center 949.497.2441)
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 9:00 at El Morro School and 10:30 at TOW School
Thursday, Jan. 21, 12:45pm at Laguna Beach High School
Friday, Jan. 22, 9:20 at Thurston Middle School
Times and dates subject to change. Check back here or call 949.715.9713 for updated schedule.
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