Venue:
Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Laguna Live! at the Museum
About the Event
An inspiring blend of Music and Art, this popular monthly series showcases outstanding musicians in an intimate concert setting. From classical chamber music to dynamic contemporary performances, each program brings world-class artistry to Laguna Beach. Hosted inside Laguna Art Museum the program is free to members of Laguna Beach Live! and members of the Museum, $14 for nonmembers. Reservations recommended to avoid disappointment. Come early or stay late to enjoy a free docent tour.
Sunday August 9, 1-2 pm - Douglas Masek
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Douglas Masek is known for his versatility across classical, contemporary, and jazz repertoire. He has performed as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, Cape Town Symphony, and numerous orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and South America. He has appeared at major festivals including Aspen, Ojai, Santa Fe, Beijing, Singapore, and Romania, and has recorded extensively and performed on film soundtracks for Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, Sony, and 20th Century Studios.
Sunday September 13, 1-2 pm - The Musical Reunion
The Musical Reunion brings together baroque violinist Ken Aiso, viola da gamba player David Garrett, and harpsichordist Sonia Lee for an elegant program of 17th- and 18th-century masterworks. Performed on period instruments, the program features music by Buxtehude, Handel, Bach, and Rameau, highlighting the distinctive colors and style of the baroque era. This baroque trio explores the rich textures and expressive detail of early chamber music in an intimate, engaging setting.
Sunday October 4, 1-2 pm - The Webern Quartet
The Webern Quartet’s members are internationally acclaimed performers, appearing at leading venues including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, and collaborating with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma. Active as soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral players, they bring a wealth of experience to their performances. Praised by The New Yorker for capturing “the through line of Schoenberg’s personality,” for this program the quartet brings rare clarity to early 20th-century Viennese repertoire, pairing Webern’s 1905 String Quartet with Berg’s Lyric Suite—a compelling journey from late Romantic expression to the edge of modernism.
Sunday November 1, 3-4 pm - Laguna Beach Chamber Singers “Brushstrokes”
Inspired by the abstract art of Kim Manfredi and presented as part of Laguna Beach’s annual Art + Nature celebration, Brushstrokes explores the rich intersection of music, visual art, and the natural world. Like Manfredi’s paintings, which evoke emotion through color, texture, and movement rather than literal representation, this program invites audiences to experience nature through sound—capturing the shimmer of light, the rhythm of the ocean, and the quiet wonder of our shared environment. Together, these choral works form a gallery of musical “brushstrokes,” celebrating the beauty of the world around us while reminding us of art’s unique power to deepen our connection to both nature and one another.
Sunday December 6, 1-2 pm - Sienna George Trio
Double bassist and vocalist Sienna George presents an engaging program that bridges classical tradition with contemporary influences, weaving together concerto movements, original compositions, and beloved standards. Joined by pianist Ben Dabiri and percussionist Marcelo Murillo, Sienna creates an intimate musical journey that showcases the expressive range of the double bass while celebrating creativity, connection, and the art of storytelling through music.