Dances of Passion
About this Event
The LLS Orchestra takes you on a thrilling musical journey spanning continents and emotions. From the wild, pounding energy of Borodin's Russian steppes to the jazz-soaked streets of Bernstein's New York, with a tender Mexican bolero and the moonlit magic of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake along the way — the evening closes with Arturo Márquez's irresistible Danzón No. 2. Pure joy, pure rhythm, pure music.
📍 Our Mother of Good Counsel Church 2060 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Nestled just below the Griffith Observatory in the heart of Los Feliz, this stunning church is surrounded by one of LA's most charming and vibrant dining neighborhoods — arrive early and make an evening of it.
🍷 Drinks and snacks available for purchase 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 20.00
