BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Kristi Brown-Montesano - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Kristi Brown-Montesano
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kristibrownmontesano.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kristi Brown-Montesano
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155752
CREATED:20260508T233124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T233124Z
UID:10000251-1778925600-1778929200@kristibrownmontesano.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Opera: Mozart's ”The Magic Flute" (LA Opera virtual seminar)
DESCRIPTION:I return to familiar stomping grounds—in terms of my research area—for this session of “Exploring Opera\,” where I will offer an in-depth exploration of one of my fave characters: The Queen of the Night! Is she really just the typical evil woman of Disney films? Or is there more going on here? Why does Pamina seem to care so much about her in the first part of the opera? Why\, if she is so powerful\, is she unable even to rescue her daughter herself? And what does all that Masonic symbolism mean?  Join me to find out! \nThe “Exploring Opera” learning series also offers LAUSD teachers an opportunity for professional development and salary points. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/event/exploring-opera-mozarts-the-magic-flute-la-opera-virtual-seminar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Exploring Opera,LA Opera Connects,Public Musicology for Educators
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MagicFlute_1600x1200header.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155752
CREATED:20260509T001636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T001636Z
UID:10000252-1778952600-1778963400@kristibrownmontesano.com
SUMMARY:Mason Concert: Tosca Opdam & Friends / Preconcert Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Mason House season finale is upon us\, brightening up the May Gray of LA’s Westside! Dutch violinist Tosca Opdam has captivated audiences and critics alike with her luminously elegant performances and “gift for storytelling that surpasses mere virtuosity.” She also championed host Todd Mason’s  gorgeous Violin Concerto! For this concert\, Opdam is joined by an astounding group of powerhouse musicians:  violinist Asi Matathias\, violist Carson Rick\, cellist Cécilia Tsan\, and pianist Alin Melik-Adamyan. \nI will be offering a short introduction to the night’s program: Moszkowski Suite for 2 violins and piano\, Brahms’s String Quintet No. 2\, and Dvořák’s masterful Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major. \nThe dinner buffet (free with ticket) starts at 5:30pm; the brief pre-concert talk and concert begin at 6pm! \n 
URL:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/event/mason-concert-tosca-opdam-friends-preconcert-talk/
LOCATION:Mar Vista\, CA
CATEGORIES:Mason House Concerts,Pre-Concert Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MC-2026-5-Tosca-May.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T155752
CREATED:20260509T031104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T031104Z
UID:10000255-1779033600-1779044400@kristibrownmontesano.com
SUMMARY:Le Salon de Musiques: Concert Intro and postconcert Q&A
DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to seeing my friends at Le Salon de Musiques in beautiful La Jolla\, where the musical feast will include Schubert’s always delightful  “Trout” Quintet. And\, true to the Salon spirit\, Artistic Director François Chouchan has spiced up the program with two surprising entrees: Hummel’s Piano Quintet in E-flat Major and a Sonata for string quartet by Rossini! \nThe energetic Webern Quartet (violinists Benjamin Hoffman and Chiai Tajima\, violist Alex Granger\, and cellist Stella Cho) will be joined by Aaron Blick on double bass and pianist Chi-Jo Lee. \nAs always\, the magic of this series is the combination of intimate musical performance\, interactive education\, and great food and drink! As musicological “co-host\,” I offer some introductory remarks on the program and moderate the post-concert Q&A with the artists\, champagne glass in hand!
URL:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/event/le-salon-de-musiques-concert-intro-and-postconcert-qa-14/
LOCATION:La Jolla Women’s Club\, 7791 Draper Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pre-Concert Talk,Public Musicology Conversation,Salon de Musiques
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-at-8.09.19-PM-scaled.png
GEO:32.8440755;-117.2771182
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Jolla Women’s Club 7791 Draper Avenue La Jolla CA 92037 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7791 Draper Avenue:geo:-117.2771182,32.8440755
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T194500
DTSTAMP:20260515T155752
CREATED:20260509T004654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T024152Z
UID:10000253-1779390000-1779392700@kristibrownmontesano.com
SUMMARY:Upbeat Live Lecture @ LA Phil: Wagner's “Die Walküre” (Act 3/ MAY 21)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing their exploration of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle—in semi-staged presentation—the LA Philharmonic presents the second opera of the massive tetralogy\, Die Walküre. Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and stage director Alberto Arvelo lead the production\, which features a set designed by the late Frank Gehry. Envisioned as a three-part saga—with each act presented individually—this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars\, including Ryan Speed Green as Wotan and Cristine Goerke as Brünnhilde. \nI’m thrilled to be introducing the heart-rending final act. My presentation will zoom out to consider Act 3 in context of the dramatic themes of Die Walküre and the Ring operas as a whole\, but will focus more closely on the relationship between father and daughter\, with a close musical exploration of Wagner’s use of leitmotiv technique in Wotan’s final goodbye to Brünnhilde.
URL:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/event/upbeat-live-lecture-la-phil-wagners-die-walkure-act-3/
LOCATION:BP Hall at Walt Disney Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:LA Philharmonic,Pre-Concert Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-at-5.46.05-PM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="LA Phil":MAILTO:information@laphil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T134500
DTSTAMP:20260515T155752
CREATED:20260509T024048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T024048Z
UID:10000254-1779627600-1779630300@kristibrownmontesano.com
SUMMARY:Upbeat Live Lecture @ LA Phil: Wagner’s “Die Walküre” (Act 3/ MAY 24)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing their exploration of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle—in semi-staged presentation—the LA Philharmonic presents the second opera of the massive tetralogy\, Die Walküre. Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and stage director Alberto Arvelo lead the production\, which features a set designed by the late Frank Gehry. Envisioned as a three-part saga—with each act presented individually—this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars\, including Ryan Speed Green as Wotan and Cristine Goerke as Brünnhilde. \nI’m thrilled to be introducing the heart-rending final act. My presentation will zoom out to consider Act 3 in context of the dramatic themes of Die Walküre and the Ring operas as a whole\, but will focus more closely on the relationship between father and daughter\, with a close musical exploration of Wagner’s use of leitmotiv technique in Wotan’s final goodbye to Brünnhilde.
URL:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/event/upbeat-live-lecture-la-phil-wagners-die-walkure-act-3-may-24/
LOCATION:BP Hall at Walt Disney Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:LA Philharmonic,Pre-Concert Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kristibrownmontesano.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-at-5.46.05-PM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="LA Phil":MAILTO:information@laphil.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR