Los Angeles Electric 8 is described as “a stunning wall of sound” (Mark Swed – Los Angeles Times). Now, they make their Miles Playhouse debut​ with Circle Limit III, a new piece for eight electric guitars by LA-based composer, Daniel Corral. Philip Graulty opens with solo works for electric guitar by Eve Beglarian and Garry Eister. Learn more »

EISTER: Toccata (2007)
BEGLARIAN: Until it Blazes (2001)

L​A​-based chamber ensemble Bridge to Everywhere performs a cross-cultural program of contemporary music that reflects our nation’s diversity. Featuring works by Steve Reich, Rabih Abou-Khalil, John Bergamo and Poovalur Srinivasan, the concert explores connections found across diverse musical traditions, including Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, traditional Central African music, Arab music, Western classical music, and jazz.​ Learn more »

Derrick Spiva Jr. conductor
Philip Graulty guitar
Mark Gutierrez bass
Yvette Holzwarth violin
Rachel Iba violin
Aalok Mehta keyboard, sitar
Rachel Mellis flute
James Waterman percussion

CEMIL BAY: Semai
ABOU-KHALIL: Sunrise in Montreal
REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)
BERGAMO: Jacaranda
SRINIVASAN: Jamming Saints

Philip Graulty performs solo guitar works by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer preceding a screening of the Brouwer-scored film, La muerte de un burócrata (Cuba, 1966). This event is being co-presented by the Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Conservancy as part of the “Last Remaining Seats” classic films series. Learn more »

BROUWER: Cancion de cuna (1956)
BROUWER: Nuevos estudios sencillos (2003)
BROUWER: Estudios sencillos (1972)
BROUWER: Danza del altiplano ​(1962)

Philip Graulty and Marc Nimoy pay tribute to genre-defying composer Steve Reich on his 80th birthday year. From some of Reich’s most-performed compositions to pieces that are rarely played, Graulty and Nimoy employ classical and electric guitars, laptops, and hand claps to highlight a body of work that spans five decades. Learn more »

Philip Graulty guitar, tape
Marc Nimoy guitar, laptop

REICH: Pendulum Music (1968) *
REICH: Electric Guitar Phase (2000)
REICH: My Name Is (1967)
REICH: Nagoya Guitars (1996)
REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)
REICH: Clapping Music (1972)

* pre-concert installation

Performances by: Buzz Gravelle, Philip Graulty, Marc Nimoy, Sherinda Bryant, Kari Cheng, Gustavo Jimenez, Janet Noll, Scott Robinson, Ed Carlo Arafiles, Raeanne Pfeiffer, Will Wright-Hooks, Brandon Herron, Jackie Lorenzo Cox, Kevin Garnica, Leandro Barrientos, Danielle Neri, Michael Aburas, Paul Zimmer, Raymond Fong, Nick Martinez, Luis Rojas, Kyle Martinez, and more! Learn more »

REICH: Nagoya Guitars (1996)
REICH: Clapping Music (1972)

Progressive rock band FeatherWolf performs with special guests, ensembleFRET and Cal Poly Pomona Guitar Ensemble. Music by FeatherWolf, Eve Beglarian, Daniel Kessner, Theodore Norman, and others. Learn more »

KESSNER: Concertino Grosso (2016)
BEGLARIAN: Until it Blazes (2001)

Cal Poly Pomona Guitar Ensemble with special guests, Daniel Kessner and ensembleFRET. Directed by Peter Yates. Learn more »

KESSNER: Concertino Grosso (2016)

An evening of chamber music with ensembleFRET and friends. Music by Lord Berners, Louis Durey, Garry Eister, Jonathon Grasse, Theodore Norman, Steve Reich, and Peter Yates. Learn more »

Alex Grabarchuck voice
Buzz Gravelle guitar, mandolin
Philip Graulty guitar, electric guitar
Walter Marsh guitar
Peter Yates guitar, arpeggione

REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)
DUREY: Romance sans Paroles
BERNERS: Chinoiserie

Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz presents LA-based composer-conductor Derrick Spiva Jr. and Bridge to Everywhere, a chamber ensemble dedicated to performing music by composers who celebrate cultural diversity through interwoven musical traditions. “Music without Borders” features five world-premieres of original works by Spiva – all inspired by traditional music from Ghana, India, Mexico, Eastern Europe, and beyond. Learn more »

Derrick Spiva Jr. conductor
Hannah Arista voice
Ben Bartelt viola
Pierre Derycz cello
Nic Gerpe piano
Randy Gloss percussion
Philip Graulty guitar, electric guitar
Mark Gutierrez bass, electric bass
Yvette Holzwarth violin
Rachel Iba violin, voice
Dmitri Mahlis oud
Jacqueline Marshall harp
Rachel Mellis flute
Marc Nimoy guitar
Gavin Templeton flute, saxophone
Nikki Shorts viola
Ian A. Smith keyboard
James Waterman percussion

SPIVA: From Here a Path (2016) *
SPIVA: Unveiled This Heart (2016) *
SPIVA: All and None (2015) *
SPIVA: Dance in 3, Move in 2 (2015) *
SPIVA: Sunlight Spread (2015) *

* world premiere

An evening of chamber music with ensembleFRET and friends. Music by Lord Berners, Louis Durey, Garry Eister, Jonathon Grasse, Theodore Norman, Steve Reich, and Peter Yates. Learn more »

Alex Grabarchuck voice
Buzz Gravelle guitar, mandolin
Philip Graulty guitar, electric guitar
Walter Marsh guitar
Peter Yates guitar, arpeggione

REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)
DUREY: Romance sans Paroles
BERNERS: Chinoiserie

An evening of chamber music with ensembleFRET and friends. Music by Lord Berners, Louis Durey, Garry Eister, Jonathon Grasse, Theodore Norman, Steve Reich, and Peter Yates. Learn more »

Alex Grabarchuck voice
Buzz Gravelle guitar, mandolin
Philip Graulty guitar, electric guitar
Walter Marsh guitar
Peter Yates guitar, arpeggione

REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)
DUREY: Romance sans Paroles
BERNERS: Chinoiserie

A performance and lecture on Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint (1987).

Philip Graulty electric guitar

REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)

A performance and lecture on Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint (1987).

Philip Graulty electric guitar

REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)

Peni Candra Rini with guest artists from Indonesia, Singapore, Spain, United States, and Zimbabwe. Learn more »

Peni Candra Rini voice
Blessing Chimanga marimba
Neil Chua ruan
Philip Graulty electric guitar
Rodrigo Parejo flute
Boby Budy Santosa guitar

REICH: Electric Counterpoint (1987)