2026/2027 Season
2026/2027 Season
2026
September
Main Series 1: Hidden in Plain Sight
September 12, 2026 at 3 PM | Orange County >> MORE INFORMATION
September 13, 2026 at 3 PM | Palos Verdes >> MORE INFORMATION
September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM | West LA >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
September 20, 2026 at 3 PM | Pasadena + Livestream >> MORE INFORMATION
Before Tchaikovsky became the voice of sweeping ballets and symphonies, and before Bartók transformed folk music into a modern language, both composers explored paths less traveled. This program uncovers remarkable early and lesser-known works that reveal familiar musical personalities in surprising ways.
2026
October
Happy Hour with Grant Gershon
October 25, 2026 at 3 PM | Eastside >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
One of Southern California's most influential musical leaders joins Brian Lauritzen for an evening of conversation, stories, and live music. From conducting to programming to building artistic communities, Grant Gershon shares insights from a remarkable career at the center of Los Angeles's musical life.
Member Event: Concerto in Progress
October 31, 2026 | Private Residence >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
What does it really take to prepare a concerto? Join Co-Artistic Director and Resident Violinist Maia Jasper White for an intimate look behind the scenes as she works through Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto in advance of performances with the Caltech Orchestra. Hear excerpts, discover the challenges and decisions that shape a performance, and experience a rare glimpse of the artistic process in action.
2026
November
Main Series 2: Thick as Thieves
October 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Orange County >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
November 1, 2026 at 7 PM | Palos Verdes >> MORE INFORMATION
November 14, 2026 at 3 PM | West LA >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
November 15, 2026 at 11 AM | Pasadena + Livestream >> MORE INFORMATION
Some ensembles are assembled for a performance. Others are forged over decades of concerts, recordings, rehearsals, road trips, and shared adventures. Resident Artists Ben Smolen, Meredith Crawford, and Cristina Montes Mateo bring their extraordinary musicianship—and unmistakable chemistry—to an evening celebrating the joy of making music with your closest friends.
2026
December
Salastina x Norton Simon: Music and Manet
December 5, 2026 | Pasadena >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
Paris, c. 1875. Step into the artistic world of Édouard Manet through the music of his contemporaries and friends. Featuring works by Chabrier, Bizet, Fauré, and others, this free performance at the Norton Simon Museum explores the vibrant cultural life of nineteenth-century Paris, where painters, poets, and composers inspired one another in an age of extraordinary creativity.
Happy Hour: Anne-Akiko Meyers
December 13, 2026 at 3 PM | Downtown LA >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
Acclaimed violinist Anne-Akiko Meyers joins Brian Lauritzen and Salastina's Resident Artists for an afternoon of conversation and chamber music.
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March
2027
January
2027
February
Main Series 3: Leipzig & London
January 8, 2027 at 7:30 PM | West LA >> MORE INFORMATION
January 10, 2027 at 3 PM | Palm Springs >> MORE INFORMATION
January 15, 2027 at 7:30 PM | Pasadena >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
January 17, 2027 at 3 PM | Palos Verdes + Livestream >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
On a rare French double-manual harpsichord modeled after an instrument from 1760, Salastina explores the brilliance and contrast of two towering Baroque contemporaries. Intimate sonatas by Bach and Handel reveal distinct musical worlds united by invention, elegance, and enduring beauty.
Sounds Mysterious: Love at First Listen
February 14, 2027 at 4 PM | Downtown LA >> MORE INFORMATION
Our wildly popular musical guessing game returns with a Valentine's twist. Brian Lauritzen has once again hidden the identities of every piece on the program. Armed only with your ears and intuition, you'll join the musicians in trying to identify works connected by tales of romance, devotion, heartbreak, and passion.
Main Series 4: Six Strings Attached
March 5, 2027 | Orange County >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
March 7, 2027 | Pasadena + Livestream >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux joins Salastina for an evening that spans centuries. From Boccherini's beloved Guitar Quintet to a world premiere by Philip White and virtuosic solo works, this program showcases the guitar's remarkable ability to blend in, stand out, and sing.
2027
April
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Melody
April 17, 2027 at 6 PM | Pasadena >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
The game is afoot! Join musicologist Kristi Brown Montesano for an immersive musical escape-room adventure at Pasadena's historic Maxwell House. Search for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the surprising musical world of Sherlock Holmes in an evening of mystery, deduction, and delight.
2027
May
Main Series 5: Mythos
May 7, 2027 at 7:30 PM | Orange County >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
May 9, 2027 at 7 PM | Palos Verdes >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SON
May 15, 2027 at 3 PM | West LA >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
May 16, 2027 at 11 AM | Pasadena + Livestream >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
Heroes, monsters, enchantments, and transformations have inspired composers for centuries. From ancient legends to newly imagined tales, our season finale journeys through music that gives voice to the fantastical, mysterious, and timeless stories that continue to shape our collective imagination.
Salastina x Bob Baker Marionette Theater: Carnival & Mother Goose
May 29 & 31, 2027 | Highland Park >> MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS COMING SOON
Salastina and Bob Baker Marionette Theater reunite for a magical family adventure inspired by two beloved French masterpieces. Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals and selections from Ravel's Mother Goose come to life through enchanting music, whimsical puppetry, and storytelling for audiences of all ages.