Le Petit Trianon Theatre

July, August & September Calendar of Events

July

07/02   7:00pm

 

Kurosawa Piano Music Foundation Presents:

Gala International Piano Duo Concert.

 

The Kurosawa Piano Music Foundation is proud to present its premiere event, the First Silicon Valley International Piano Music Festival, a showcase of piano duo and piano ensemble music designed to excite and inspire young artists and the community in Silicon Valley.

For information call Ales Kurosawa at 408-725-7521 or visit http://www.kpmff.org

 


August

08/02   7:30pm

 

Midsummer MOZART Festival

Mozart at Le Petit Trianon

Theme and Variations in G Major for piano four hands, K.501
T.W. Kang and Yong Jean Park – piano

Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor, K.466
Yong Jean Park – piano
George Cleve – Conductor

Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504 “Prague”
T.W. Kang – Guest Conductor

Bridging diverse disciplines and cultures, semiconductor executive T.W. Kang remains involved with several global high tech companies whilst sustaining an active performance career guest conducting professional symphonies in America, Korea and Japan. Mr. Kang also performs as solo and duo pianist, and in 1996 was named a winner in Japan’s prestigious national piano competition for non-professionals.

A celebrated soloist and ensemble player, Yong Jean Park’s dynamic musical career flourishes in Japan where she is recognized as a gifted interpreter of Brahms’ late piano works as featured in her 2007 season. She is also known for her four hand and two piano music including Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, Schubert’s f minor Fantasy, and the two-piano Brahms Haydn Variations.

Tickets: $60 $50 $40 $30 by phone from City Box Office 415-392-4400
Visit http://www.midsummermozart.org for more information and to purchase tickets online.

08/23   7:30pm

 

SaMariachi San José Presents:
Noche de Alegría Fundraising Concert!

Spend an exciting evening with one of the bay area’s most talented mariachi ensemble composed
of college students. Showcasing an array of Mexican folk music, their energized performance will
transport you for the evening into Mexico’s rich culture.

General Admission:$20 Donation

For ticket information, please call 408-205-0291 or visit http://www.mariachisanjose.org

08/24   7:00pm

 

San Jose Chamber Orchestra Presents:

Opera!

Rachelle Perry-Ward, soprano Layna Chianakas, mezzo-soprano

Christopher Bengochea, tenor Malcolm Mackenzie, baritone

Summer gives way to fall with this sumptuous sampling of the world’s delectable opera treats.

For information visit http://www.sjco.org

September

09/12   7:00pm

 

The Commonwealth of Silicon Valley Presents: “An Evening with Matt Groening – Creator of The Simpsons”

“Behind the Scenes with Matt Groening”

Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear from Simpsons creator Matt Groening as he discusses the inspiration behind his award winning series and the impact that the Simpsons has made on pop culture. Going into its 20th season, “The Simpsons” is the longest running American sitcom and longest running American animated program and winner of 9 Primetime Emmy awards.

Groening will be in conversation with Lakshmi Pratury.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Check-In; 7:00 p.m. Program; 8:00 p.m. Book Signing

Price (Tickets available starting July 15th)

$25 General (purchased by September 4th)

$45 General (purchased after September 4th)

$15 Students (18 and under – limited availability)

$125 Premium (includes private reception, priority seating, and book)

For information call 00-847-7730 or visit http://www.commonwealthclub.org/sv

Co-Presented by The Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley & Lakshmi’s Lounge

09/14   7:00pm

 

Steinway Society The Bay Area Presents: Gwendolyn Mok

Internationally renowned pianist Gwendolyn Mok, our Jewel of the Silicon Valley, will thrill and enlighten us as she performs on two amazing pianos, our Steinway “D” and her beautifully restored Erard concert grand, that replicates the sound that composers such as Chopin and Liszt would have heard.

For information call 408-295-6500 or visit http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

09/28   7:00pm

 

San Jose Chamber Music Society Presents: Escher String Quartet!

Andrew Janss, cello; Adam Barnett-Hart & Wu Jie, violins; Pierre Lapointe, viola


Program: MOZART Quartet in G Major, K.387; ZEMLINSKY Quartet #4, Op. 25 (1936); SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet #7 in F# Minor,Op.108; BEETHOVEN Quartet in C Major, Op.59, #3.

Pre-concert talk: Bill Meredith

Formed in 2005, the Escher String Quartet is admired for their individual sound, inspired artistic decisions and unique cohesiveness. The Escher has served as quartet-in-residence for The Young Artists Programme at Canada’s National Arts Centre and at The Perlman Chamber Music Program on Shelter Island, New York, is now in a two-year residency at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Two program, and is String Quartet-in-Residence at the Caramoor festival. The Quartet is also Visiting Artist-in-Residence at Stony Brook University working with the Emerson String Quartet. The Escher has twice been resident ensemble at Music@Menlo.

For information call 408-236-3350 or visit http://www.sjchambermusic.org

Every Sunday      10:00am

Haven

 

Sunday Worship Services (little ones are welcome!)
For more information call (408) 370-0565 or visit www.ihaven.org


Every Sunday      10:00am

Freedom Worship Center

 

Come celebrate life and experience the love that only Jesus Christ can give. Live music, an uplifting message, prayer for your needs, and caring friendships awaiting you. For more information call (408) 297-8508 or visit http://www.freedomwc.org