The Laguna Beach Music Festival is an annual multi-day celebration,

founded in 2002, and is presented in partnership with Laguna Beach Live!

and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.

The festival is known for featuring critically acclaimed classical

artists along with the next generation of star performers.

“After more than three decades,

the LAGQ remains a formidable

ensemble, both in terms of

technical bravura and

musical personality.”- The BalTimore Sun

los angeles Guitar Quartet

John Dearman | matthew Greif | William Kanengiser | Scott Tennant

For three decades, the Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet has continually set the standard for expressionand virtuosity among guitar ensembles. As one of the most charismatic groups performing today, LAGQ's critically acclaimedtranscriptions of masterworks provide a fresh look at music of the past, while its interpretations of contemporary and world-music works break new ground.

los angeles Percussion Quartet

matt Cook | Justin Dehart | Cory hills | nick Terry

Since 2009, the Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Percussion Quartet has forged a distinct identity as a world-class contemporary chamber music ensemble dedicated to commissioning and presenting new works for percussion quartets. LAPQ champions the important contributions of 20th century West Coast composers while collaborating with contemporaryartists to continue the tradition of innovation and exploration.

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Phil ProctorAward-winning actor, singer, writer, producer and a co-founder of the Firesign Theatre, Proctor has had voice roles in ToyStory, A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo. He has performed on and off‐Broadway and in theaters from Los Angeles,to Boston, Canada and the former Soviet Union.

Janelle DeStefanoAmerican mezzo-soprano Janelle DeStefano enjoys the entire gamut of classical singing, from opera, oratorio, and recital to chamber music. She has been featured in concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra;Jacaranda Music at the Edge, El Mundo; Bach Collegium San Diego; and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

l.a. FlamencoL.A. Flamenco is known for its passionate and exciting performing style. Working with L.A.’s premier dancers, choreographerWendy Castellanos brings the visceral art of flamenco to the Festival.

Jeffrey holmesJeffrey Holmes composes music inspired by the diversity of our natural world. His creative inspiration is often rooted in primitive myths, legends, and landscapes. Commissioned by LBMF to compose a new work for LAPQ and LAGQ, Holmeshas created a piece about the sea, motivated both by his Scandinavian heritage and the ocean.

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opening Concert: laGQ meets laPQFri | Feb. 13 | 8:00 pm | laguna Playhouse

LAGQ and LAPQ come together to perform unique arrangements for fourclassical guitars and four percussionists as well as the world premiere of Ymir by Jeffrey Holmes conducted by Brian Head. Other repertoire highlights include Steve Reich’s Six Marimbas, Steve Forman’s Bitcoinsand John Bergamo’s Piru Bol.

Valentine’s Day Concert: Spanish romance Sat | Feb. 14 | 8:00 pm | laguna Playhouse

Boccherini’s Fandango, Bizet’s Carmen and Manuel de Falla’s hauntingSeven Songs sung by mezzo-soprano Janelle DeStefano exemplify thefire and passion of Andalucía, culminating in a grand finale performance of Falla’s complete ballet El Amor Brujo featuring the phenomenal L.A. Flamenco dance troupe.

The ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la manchaSun | Feb. 15 | 3:00 pm | laguna Playhouse

LAGQ and Firesign Theatre’s Phil Proctor come together to bring DonQuixote to life with images and lighting, accompanied by LAGQ’s brilliantarrangements of music from Spain’s Golden Age. The result is inspiredstorytelling in its most elevated form. Immediately following, a panel discussion and Q&A on “Don Quixote and the Art of Adaptation” will beheld onstage with Phil Proctor and LAGQ.

Concert Sponsors: Joan Halvajian, Lauren & Richard Packard, Judith & Howard Jelinek withNew Work Commission supported by Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting.

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excitement and exceptional music.

Taste of the FestivalThurs | Feb. 12 | 5:30 pm | laguna art museum

Up close and personal: meet, mix and mingle with the 2015 Laguna Beach Music Festival musicians before the weekend of concerts.

Delight in a memorable evening of tasty hors d'oeuvres and wine while socializing with Festival Artistic Director William Kanengiser, Los AngelesPercussion Quartet, Janelle DeStefano and Phil Proctor before an evening

performance of musical highlights of their repertoire.

Tickets: $80

opening night CelebrationFri | Feb. 13 | 5:30 pm | laguna Playhouse

Toast to the musical discoveries to be made at the Opening Concert with delicious wines and special food treats during the Opening Night concert Celebration at Laguna Playhouse. Cheer the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet afterwards at

a private on-stage dessert party.

Tickets: $125 | Includes concert

Special Event Sponsors: Merrill Lynch – Don Harrell & Andre Julian, U. S. Trust – John Miller &

Lauren Peterson, Bank of America Merrill Lynch – Ted Tragos

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Mingle with the Artistic Director,musicians and festival friends.

Thurs | Feb. 12los angeles Guitar Quartet | laguna high School | 11:00 am-11:45 amAn eye-opening exploration of music from around the world expressed through the guitar, featuring music from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the British Isles. Open to

LBHS students.

los angeles Percussion Quartet | Thurston middle School | 9:00 am-10:15 amA fun, interactive, and diverse look into the world of percussion ensemble chambermusic, featuring high energy work that showcases music making. Open to TMS students.

Fri | Feb. 13

los angeles Guitar Quartet | laguna Beach Seniors SusiQ | 10:00 am-10:45 amLAGQ will play music from all over the world on their four classical guitars includingSpain, Africa, Chile, Brazil and Indonesia and Cuba. Email for reservations:

info@lagunabeachmusicfestival.com.

Discovery Discussion | laguna Playhouse | 3:00 pm-4:00 pmJeffrey Holmes, LAGQ and LAPQ will discuss their unique collaboration and give listeners an enticing look at the creative process. Open to the public.

Sat | Feb. 14 Discovery Discussion | laguna Playhouse | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmArtistic Director William Kanengiser and Phil Proctor tell the tale of crafting DonQuixote to life with narrations, music, discrete lighting, projected images, and video.Open to the public.

Sun | Feb. 15los angeles Guitar Quartet and Phil Proctor | laguna PlayhouseImmediately following the performance, a panel discussion will be held onstage. Questions from the audience are encouraged. Open to the ticket holders.

Outreach & Discovery Sponsor: Telogis—Giving back by supporting the programs that transform our community.

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exclusive Weekend at Big Sky resort and Classical music Festival

Enjoy the Big Sky Music Festival and be among the very few who have access to the world’s only private ski and golf community, set in the majestic mountains

of Montana. The Big Sky Music Festival takes place August 7-9, 2015.

Included in this magical weekend: 3 nights lodging at the exclusive Big Sky Resort for two, 3 breakfasts and 2 lunchesfor two, gourmet lunch at the members-only Yellowstone Club for two, and your choice of activities: golf, kayaking, horseback riding, fly-fishing and more!

Tickets: $100 per ticket | Only 100 tickets will be sold

Élite l.a. Tour & unique Guided Walk with luxury hotel Stay

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour for four of Walt Disney Concert Hall and see the rarelyviewed wall of history, photos and mementos behind the stage. Follow a walking tourof Grand Ave with your own personal guide, exploring architecture: Bradbury Building,Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Enjoy a delicious lunch of California French Cuisine at award-winning Café Pinot atL.A. Public Library, one of L.A.’s most celebrated restaurants. Included: two roomsfor one night with breakfast at the luxurious high rise Omni Hotel situated atop historicBunker Hill. Stay in the heart of downtown in one of L.A.'s’ premier locations in walking distance to, Grand Central Market, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and other

attractions.

Tickets: $25 per ticket, or 5 for $100

To purchase tickets, visit www.LagunaBeachMusicFestival.com

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Drawing and silent auction prizes—priceless packages.

Donor opportunitiesLBMF thanks all of our generous donors and our Board of Trustees for their continued support.

Our donors enjoy exceptional benefits, including priority seating, complimentary tickets, recognition in our program bookand on our website, and memorable opportunities to meet the musicians. Please help us maintain our momentum bypledging a generous gift today.

Your donation, excluding ticket value, is fully tax deductible.

Tickets & information

TiCKeTS:Concert tickets are $35-$45 per concert. VIP tickets available. Student Discounts Available starting at $25. Contact LBMF for more information. Please call Laguna Playhouse or Philharmonic Society for more information.

VenueS: Laguna Art Museum | 307 Cliff Drive | Laguna BeachLaguna Beach Seniors at the SusiQ | 380 Third Street | Laguna BeachLaguna High School | 625 Park Aveue | Laguna Beach Laguna Playhouse | 606 Laguna Canyon Road | Laguna BeachThurston Middle School | 2100 Park Avenue | Laguna Beach

PhoneLaguna Playhouse at 949.497.ARTS (2787)Philharmonic Society at 949.553.2422

onlinewww.LagunaPlayhouse.comwww.LagunaBeachMusicFestival.comwww.PhilharmonicSociety.org

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Although rare, all dates, times, artists, programs and prices are subject to change.

Laguna Beach Music Festival is a presentation of Laguna Beach Live! and the

Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Laguna Beach Live! is a nonprofit

corporation; donations are tax deductible within limits of the law.

The 2015 Laguna Beach Music Festival is alively medley of classical and contemporarymusic, intimate events featuring renowned musicians and enchanting discoveries ofmusic’s future stars.