Dances of Passion: A Night of Live Orchestra Music
About this Event
The LLS Orchestra takes you on a journey across continents — from the wild, pounding fire of Borodin's Polovtsian Dances to the jazz-soaked streets of Bernstein's New York. The moonlit magic of Swan Lake. A tender Mexican bolero. And to close the night, Márquez's irresistible Danzón No. 2 — the piece that brings audiences to their feet. Pure joy. Pure rhythm. Pure music.
🎤 Featuring mezzo-soprano Mary Bassey, whose warm, soulful voice sets Bésame Mucho on fire.
📍 Our Mother of Good Counsel Church — 2060 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Just below the Griffith Observatory in the heart of Los Feliz, surrounded by one of LA's most charming dining neighborhoods — arrive early and make an evening of it.
🍷 Drinks and snacks on the patio from 6:00 PM.
🚗 Free parking on-site.
Agenda
Alexander Borodin — Polovtsian Dances No. 17 (from Prince Igor)
Info: One of the most irresistibly propulsive pieces in the orchestral canon, Borodin's Polovtsian Dances conjure the wild, intoxicating energy of nomadic warriors in celebration.
Consuelo Velázquez — Bésame Mucho
Info: The beloved bolero, rendered with warmth and longing by mezzo-soprano Mary Bassey — a moment of quiet intimacy at the heart of the program.
Leonard Bernstein — Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Info: Bernstein distilled the full drama of his landmark musical into a single electrifying orchestral showpiece. Jazz, mambo, rumba, and heartbreak collide in one of the 20th century's great American scores.
Tchaikovsky — Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a (selections)
Info: Four iconic movements from one of the most beloved ballets ever written — ethereal, sweeping, and unforgettable.
Arturo Márquez — Danzón No. 2
Info: The concert closes with Márquez's joyful, hypnotic tribute to the Cuban-Mexican danzón tradition — a piece so infectious it practically demands you get up and dance.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00 to USD 20.00
