Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal, in her 15th year at La Jolla Music Society (LJMS), has announced an exciting and eclectic lineup of artists and events to celebrate the company’s 55th Anniversary Winter Season, opening October 7, 2023, at The Conrad in La Jolla and continuing through June 2024.

This season will also mark the fifth anniversary of the opening of LJMS’ home venue, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.

“In the last season before we opened The Conrad, La Jolla Music Society put on 30 winter concerts,” says LJMS President and CEO Todd Schultz. “In our fifth year at The Conrad, we have more than doubled that, to 71 Winter Season concerts. Building The Conrad has been transformative for the organization, as we intended, and we’re so proud of this growth.

It also enables us to serve the community in new ways, including free concerts and outreach events. We booked 220 rental dates this year, with events put on by everyone from local high schools like Bishop’s and La Jolla High to the Visual and Performing Arts Foundation Gala, a fundraising event for the Voices of Our City Choir, and performances by City Ballet, Camarada, Art of Élan, Opera NEO, and Mainly Mozart.”

“It’s been a thrilling 15 years at La Jolla Music Society,” says Leah Rosenthal. “To witness and be a part of the organization’s incredible trajectory has been nothing short of extraordinary. Even prior to taking on the role of Artistic Director, my artistic vision has remained unchanged. I want everyone in San Diego to know that not only do we present the greatest classical musicians, jazz artists and dancers in the world, but we are also so much more than
that!”

She continues, “This coming season, we will be a resource for early exposure to music via our ConRAD Kids Series featuring GRAMMY Award-winning children’s performers; our Changemaker speaker presentations led by trailblazers and photographers will take audiences on explorations from space to the ocean floor.”

“We will witness some of most incredible ballet and dance companies in the world, from Tiler Peck and Michelle Dorrance to Les Ballets Trockadero; jazz legends like Herbie Hancock will lead our jazz lineup and first ever mini-jazz festival in April; and in our multi-disciplinary ProtoStar Innovative Series attendees will be challenged to open their ears and minds to understand that we don’t need to put music in one particular box.”

“To push San Diego’s conceptions of who we are as a company and a venue drives me as I plan each and every season. As we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the organization and the fifth anniversary at The Conrad, I want La Jolla and the entire San Diego Community to know who we are and what a beautiful jewel our home is. And not a hidden jewel, but a wonderful and welcoming place to see and hear the world’s finest entertainment in our
own backyards.”

La Jolla Music Society 55th Anniversary Winter Season

October 2023

Opening Night: Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 7:30PM.
ISATA KANNEH-MASON, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Piano Series

Friday, October 13, 2023, at 7:30PM
THIBAUDET/BATIASHVILI/CAPUÇON TRIO
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano; Lisa Batiashvili, violin; Gautier Capuçon, cello
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Revelle Chamber Music Series

Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 3PM
MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO & MARISOL “LA MARISOUL” HERNÁNDEZ*
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Global Roots Series

Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7PM
SPECIAL EVENT: LILA DOWNS
DOS CORAZONES – DÍA DE MUERTOS
Balboa Theatre

Friday, October 27, 2023, at 6PM & 8:30PM
BANDA MAGDA*
Concerts @ The JAI

November 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 7:30PM
TURN IT OUT w/ TILER PECK & FRIENDS*
Civic Theatre
Dance Series

Friday, November 10, 2023, 7:30PM
SILKROAD ENSEMBLE with RHIANNON GIDDENS*
AMERICAN RAILROAD
Balboa Theatre
Global Roots Series
Part of California Festival of New Music

Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 4PM (Spanish) and 7:30PM (English)
SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT: DISNEY PIXAR’S COCO LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT*
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7:30PM
ALISA WEILERSTEIN
FRAGMENTS II
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ProtoStar Innovative Series
Co-produced by the San Diego Symphony
Part of The California Festival: A Celebration of New Music

Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 3PM
MAO FUJITA, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Discovery Series

Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6PM & 8:30PM
FLOR DE TOLOACHE
Concerts @ The JAI

December 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 10AM & 11:30AM
MICHELE CAFAGGI* — The Magic of Bubbles
The JAI
ConRAD Kids Series

Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 3PM
SEONG-JIN CHO, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Piano Series

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 6PM & 8:30PM
DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS HOLIDAY SHOW
Concerts @ The JAI

Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 5PM & 7:30PM
MATTHEW WHITAKER QUARTET*
Concerts @ The JAI

January 2024

Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 5PM & 7:30PM
SEAN MASON QUINTET*
Concerts @ The JAI

Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 7PM
PETER HILLARY*
70 Years of Everest
A Changemaker Production
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Speaker Series

Friday, January 19, 2024, at 6PM & 8:30PM
TATIANA EVA-MARIE* & AVALON JAZZ BAND*
Concerts @ The JAI
Discovery Artists

Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 3PM
TONY SIQI YUN, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Discovery Series

Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7:30PM
LUCAS & ARTHUR JUSSEN
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Piano Series

Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 5PM & 7:30PM
LAKECIA BENJAMIN
Concerts @ The JAI

February 2024

Friday, February 2, 2024, 7:30PM
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO*
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Balboa Theatre
Dance Series

Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3PM
BALOURDET QUARTET
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Discovery Series

Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 7:30PM
BLUE NOTE 85TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR*
Starring THE BLUE NOTE QUINTET
Featuring GERALD CLAYTON, piano; JOEL ROSS, vibraphone; IMMANUEL WILKINS,
alto sax; KENDRICK SCOTT, drums; MATT BREWER, bass
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jazz Series

Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 7:30PM
CONNECT TO THE CONRAD:
RENÉE FLEMING, soprano & INON BARNATAN, piano
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 7:30PM
AROD QUARTET
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Revelle Chamber Music Series

Friday, February 23, 2024, at 6PM & 8:30PM
AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE TRIO
Concerts @ The JAI

Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 7:30PM
ANDY MANN*
Making Waves
A Changemaker Production
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Speaker Series

March 2024

Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:30PM
LAWRENCE BROWNLEE, tenor
Co-produced by San Diego Opera
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Recital Series

Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3PM
MARIA IOUDENITCH, violin & KENNETH BROBERG, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Discovery Series

Friday, March 8, 2024, at 7:30PM
KRONOS QUARTET 50th ANNIVERSARY
A Thousand Thoughts: A Live Documentary with the Kronos Quartet, Written & Directed by Sam Green and Joe Bini
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ProtoStar Innovative Series

Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 6PM & 8:30PM
KINGS RETURN
Concerts @ The JAI

Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 6PM & 8:30PM
MEOW MEOW
Concerts @ The JAI

Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 7:30PM
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jazz Series

Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 3PM
ALPHABET ROCKERS*
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ConRAD Kids Series

Wednesday, March 20 & Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 7:30PM
NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE*
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Dance Series

Friday, March 22, 2024, at 7:30PM
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Global Roots Series

Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7:30PM
RAY CHEN, violin & JULIO ELIZALDE, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Recital Series

April 2024

Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 7:30PM
JAKUB JÓZEF ORLINSKI* with IL POMO D’ORO BEYOND
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Revelle Chamber Music Series

Friday, April 12, 2024, at 7:30PM
QUATUOR ÉBÈNE*
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Revelle Chamber Music Series

Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 7PM
ABEL SELAOCOE & MANCHESTER COLLECTIVE*
SIROCCO
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ProtoStar Innovative Series

JAZZ PIANO MINI FESTIVAL | In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month:

Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7:30PM
HERBIE HANCOCK
Balboa Theatre

Friday, April 19, 2024, at 7:30PM
DAYRAMIR GONZÁLEZ & HABANA enTRANCé
Concerts @ The JAI

Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 7:30PM
HIROMI* sonicwonder
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 7PM
HIROMI: THE PIANO QUINTET featuring PUBLIQUARTET*
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
ProtoStar Innovative Series

Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:30PM
YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Piano Series

May 2024

Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10AM & 11:30AM
KAKI KING*
The JAI
ConRAD Kids Series

Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3PM
JUNCTION TRIO: Conrad Tao, piano; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Jay Campbell, cello
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Revelle Chamber Music Series

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 7:30PM
BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL*
DANCE ME — Music by Leonard Cohen
Civic Theatre
Dance Series

Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7:30PM
PABLO FERRÁNDEZ, cello
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Recital Series

Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 6PM & 8:30PM
CHARLES McPHERSON & FRIENDS
Featuring John Beasley and The Next Generation
Guest Curator Charles McPherson
Concerts @ The JAI

Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 3PM
JIJI, guitar
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Discovery Series

Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7PM
TERRY VIRTS
How to Astronaut
A Changemaker Production
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Speaker Series

Friday, May 31, 2024, at 7:30PM
BRUCE LIU, piano
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Piano Series

June 2024

Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 6PM & 8:30PM
LARRY & JOE
Concerts @ The JAI

Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7:30PM
CHRIS THILE
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Global Roots Series

Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 5PM & 7:30PM
THE CHARLES McPHERSON QUINTET*
Guest Curator Charles McPherson
Concerts @ The JAI

*La Jolla Music Society debut. Artists, concerts, dates, and venues subject to change.

Subscriptions and Single Tickets

Winter Season 2023–24 series subscriptions are available now available, and range from $59 (ConRAD Kids Series) to $446 (Piano Series). Single tickets will go on sale on July 17, 2023, and will range from $20 to $150.

Details and subscription packages are available at the La Jolla Music Society box office, by phone at 858.459.3728, and online here.

See you there, San Diego!