The lineup includes Yo-Yo Ma, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Paquito D'Rivera, Joyce DiDonato, Jess Gillam, The War and Treaty
The La Jolla Music Society isn’t marking a landmark anniversary with its 2022-23 season, but there’s still much to get excited about in its 54th year.
And that’s not counting the return of the popular Nat Geo Live! speaker series, free outdoor performances in the center’s courtyard and intimate concerts at The JAI, the adjoining cabaret-style theater.Of this season’s 62 events, 27 boast artists making their debuts for the society. At least two concerts will be key collaborations with other performing arts organizations.
“We want to bring international artists that people might not know about, while making sure we sustain openings for other groups and finding the balance,” Schultz said. “There are so many connections here,” Rosenthal said. “Alisa frequently collaborates with our SummerFest director, Inon Barnatan, and she’s married to Rafael Payare.
“I love vocal music!” Schultz said. “The idea that Isabel Leonard, a singer at the Met, will perform here with a renowned guitarist in The Baker-Baum, a 500-seat hall, is amazing. The Met’s capacity is 4,000. I’m excited that international stars can be heard in this exquisite and intimate space. Another artist-in-residence this season will be Complexions, a truly contemporary dance company. The New York-based troupe will perform its “Star Dust: From Bach to Bowie.”