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ATHENAEUM MINI-CONCERTS

Every Monday at 12 noon

Free concerts at noon every Monday year-round . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both local and touring musicians, prize-winning students, university music faculty members, local chamber ensembles . . . and the repertoire also includes jazz, folk, and world music. There are no reservations, no tickets . . . just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum before noon. (Donations are always welcome!) Mini-Concerts take place every Monday at noon and last about an hour.

 

For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872.

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JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS MUSIC ROOM
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

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CONCERTS BEGIN AT 12 NOON.
DOORS OPEN AT 11:50 AM.
LAST ENTRY AT 12:15 PM.

Free admission.
Reservations are not necessary.

Featured
Holly Hofmann, flute & Rob Thorsen, flute/bass
Nov 25
Mini-Concert
Holly Hofmann, flute & Rob Thorsen, flute/bass
Mini-Concert

Monday, November 25, 2024
12 PM

Rob Thorsen will play bass and flute and Holly Hofmann will play flute and alto flute.

Mini-Concert
Stanton Street Duo (Alan Roberto, harmonica & Tatiana Senderowicz, 7-string guitar)
Dec 2
Mini-Concert
Stanton Street Duo (Alan Roberto, harmonica & Tatiana Senderowicz, 7-string guitar)
Mini-Concert

Monday, December 2, 2024
12 PM

The Stanton Street Duo is a chromatic harmonica and 7-string guitar ensemble based in San Francisco. Since their participation as finalists in the CAG Elmaleh Competition in NYC, the duo has performed across the US and Mexico. Praised for their virtuosity, intensity, and musicality, the Stanton Street Duo continues to attract a diverse range of audiences through their dynamic and electrifying live performances. Beyond their focus on elevating and reimagining traditional Latin American music styles, the Stanton Street Duo demonstrates their versatility and range in their performance of classical and film composers as well as their own original compositions. 

Mini-Concert
Rob Thorsen Trio
Dec 16
Mini-Concert
Rob Thorsen Trio
Mini-Concert

Monday, December 16, 2024
12 PM

Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen maintains a diverse and busy schedule in Southern California as a performer, educator, clinician and composer. He has found his true voice in the upright bass and performs regularly as a leader with artists including the Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet, Gilbert Castellanos, Charles McPherson, Steph Johnson and a host of others.

Mini-Concert
Ines Irawati, solo piano
Jan 13
Mini-Concert
Ines Irawati, solo piano
Mini-Concert

Monday, January 13, 2025
12 PM

Known for her expressivity, virtuosity, and versatility, Indonesian-born pianist Ines Irawati is in demand both as a solo recitalist and a collaborative pianist. Ms. Irawati is currently serving as the music and artistic director of San Diego Opera's Young Artist Training Program, as well as its community outreach concert series, Opera Exposed! Concerts. She has served as a vocal coach and pianist at the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices, and she was the head vocal coach and collaborative piano faculty at Point Loma Nazarene University from 2004–2017.

Mini-Concert