Laguna Beach Music Festival, January 18-25, 2009

7th ANNUAL
LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
January 18th -January 25th, 2009

Lynn Harrell

This world-class Festival, established in 2003, brings music at its most exciting—up close and personal—to the charming seaside community of Laguna Beach. Dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, the Festival presents traditional and contemporary classical music in an accessible and intimate style.

Featured artist: Lynn Harrell, cello
Lynn Harrell’s presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today’s performing artists.

Mr. Harrell is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Piatigorsky Award, the Ford Foundation Concert Artists’ Award, and the first Avery Fisher Prize (jointly with Murray Perahia).

Mr. Harrell will be working with gifted young musicians in a weeklong personal teaching environment. The public has the rare opportunity to observe these stars of tomorrow in workshops and masterclasses as they hone their musical technique and expression, and to enjoy special performances by the master and pupils in intimate settings.
Enjoy Picturesque Laguna Beach: Located on the beautiful California Riviera in South Orange County, California, Laguna Beach is a picturesque seaside city with a village atmosphere. Known as
The Art Colony, Laguna is home to a number of fine art galleries, a variety of stylish shops and great dining and accommodations that offer something for everyone.

Festival Headquarters at Hotel Laguna: the essence of early California, combined with the charm and elegance of Europe’s finest historical establishments.

Celebrate music: The week features a special Meet the Artists salon, several educational events open to the public, master classes for local students, and concludes with three inspired weekend concerts. Click here to visit the Music Festival website for more information.