Pre-Concert Conversation / Attacca Quartet

Pre-Concert Conversation / Attacca Quartet

The Attacca Quartet unveils works from its second album devoted to the works of Pulitzer-prize winner Caroline Shaw. The new release, Evergreen, follows in the spirit of Attacca’s 2020 album Orange, which nabbed the Grammy for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble...
Pre-Concert Lecture / Israel Philharmonic Concert

Pre-Concert Lecture / Israel Philharmonic Concert

The Israel Philharmonic makes its first Orange County appearance in 14 years under the baton of its new Music Director Lahav Shani with an all-Prokofiev program, including music from the beloved “Romeo and Juliet” Suites. Join Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano in...
Concert for Fifth Grade / OC Phil Society

Concert for Fifth Grade / OC Phil Society

Fifth grade is a tough sell for classical music. But I’m thrilled to return to one of my favorite gigs: narrating an Orange County Youth Symphony concert for local 5th graders. The show’s theme? Resilience and working towards goals, as illustrated by the...
Water and Music / OC Youth Orchestra

Water and Music / OC Youth Orchestra

Music and water. Two things kids love! And I love narrating the Orange County Youth Orchestra’s “Concerts for Fifth Graders.” Sponsored by the Philharmonic Society’s educational program. Featuring excerpts from Handel’s “Water...