Friday, January 4, 2008

Kaila Potts & Santa Monica Symphony: Martin Luther King Commemorative Concert


Description: In the annual concert to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., violist and Sphinx Competition Laureate Kaila Potts, with the Santa Monica Symphony under Music Director & Conductor Allen Robert Gross, will present a program that includes: ’New Morning for the World-Daybreak of Freedom’ with eloquent passages from Martin Luther King’s speeches set against inspiring music composed by Joseph Schwantner. Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky will narrate. ~ Stamitz’ Viola Concerto featuring the young virtuosa Kaila Potts. ~ Neal Desby’s Spiritual played by the orchestra.

Date: January 20, 2008 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM; Doors open at 3:00 PM with no reserved seating. There is free parking at 1212 7th Street (just south of Wilshire) Location: SGI Auditorium Address: 525 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica. Region: North Beach Area Phone: (310) 395-6330 Admission: Free Kid Friendly: This Sunday afternoon free concert is a wonderful treat for families with school-age children.

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