Posts
PAST Music in Cultural Contexts session: FYI -- what we just had a privilege of hearing
>> March 19th at 12:30 PM via zoom: Our Guide Dorota Dabrowska “will give an overview of the history of Andalusia and Al-Andalus focused on Hispano-Islamic architecture of the period 711-1492. Our trip will take us from Cadiz and Gibraltar to Cordoba, Madinat Al-Zahra, Zaragoza, Seville and Granada. We shall also make brief stops at Ronda and villages of Las Alpujarras, famed for their history and nature.” See the map below
 |
| The map of the places (underlined in red) we have learned about from the presentation titled: "Architecture and Nature of Andalusia |
LADINO SONGS and the SEPHARDIC DIASPORA will be noted as well as the Moorish influences on the Iberian instruments, rhythms, lyrics, and musical genres.
>> April 5th Saturday at 7:30 PM LACO presents Women Composers: https://www.laco.org/events/farrencs-nonet/
https://www.laco.org/events/farrencs-nonet/
 |
| Composer NGWENYAMA on stage congratulating to Sandy Hughes, flute; Robert Brophy, viola, and Anya Caripoli, harp |
 |
| This performance was a real treat! THANK you, LACO Louise FARRENC'S Nonet, Op. 38 in the mesmerizing performance Stanislav, Brophy, Shulman, Eckert with Sandy, flute (not in the photo, sorry; see the image above); Claire; Chris; Damian; Julia |
April 16th will be our in-person meeting The MAHLERS focusing on Alma Mahler,
According to her own words, used in:
Passionate Spirit: The Life of Alma Mahler,
By Cate Haste. Listening to her music pieces.
At the Faculty Club Library.
April 20 LACO at 4 PM, in Beverly Hills – LACO PIONEERS: Martin Schumann, Price
April 27 SALASTINA at The Broadstage, Santa Monica, 11 AM, with cocktails & snacks. The program includes works by Brahms, Schumann, and Wagner.
May 11 LACO at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.
>Spring LUNCHEON will be on May 20th at 11:30 AM, Faculty Club
May 21: Planning luncheon at the Faculty Club, UCLA
May 24: Salastina at the Ebell. Concerts include cocktails and snacks
June 5 Ojai Music Festival at the Libbey Bowl
June 7 Treat yourself: SALASTINA at the Robinson Garden, Beverly Hills.
“Sounds Delicious: An Alice in Wonderland and High Tea”.
Tickets are $140.00 per person, available at Salastina.org
Performances at the following local venues require tickets.
Ø
Ø February 19 -- with Andrea Hoff via Zoom. The reminder was sent out (Feb 5).
Ø March 6 – 9, WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL (time varies): The program is all about
The Mahlers (Gustav and Alma) with Gustavo Dudamel, conducting
Ø June 7 Treat yourself, you are worth it with SALASTINA at the Robinson Garden,
“Sounds Delicious: An Alice in Wonderland and High Tea"
 |
| Virginia Robinson Gardens, 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills |
Faculty Women's Club honored Carol Block, our WOMAN OF DISTINCTION at the 3rd General Meeting and Scholarship Dinner. A lively conversation with Carol Block was moderated by FWC's President Anne-Marie Spataru (photo below). The event was well attended, and many of us were happy to meet old friends after the Los Angeles devastating fires of January 2025.
 |
| Carol Block (right) is the recipient of the FWC's Woman of Distinction Award 2024 Photo credits: Zorana Ercegovac |
The Event was held at the Faculty Club. Here's a short video which captured the vibes of the evening.
 |
| Former UCLA's Chancellor Gene Block with his wife Carol Block Anne-Marie Spataru, FWC President, nominated Mrs. Block as FWC's 2024 Woman of Distinction Photo credits: Zorana Ercegovac, February 4, 2025 |
