Pompeian Room, Doheny Mansion, Hunt & Eisen 1899

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1 Photo Juergen Nogai Pompeian Room, Doheny Mansion, Hunt & Eisen 1899

2 Amid all the local competition, the series that is simply the best in venues, in consistent quality of performance, in the power to rejuvenate the listener as only live musical events can is Chamber Music in Historic Sites. (Los Angeles Times) Mission Inn, Benton, Hunt, and Wilson

Silvertop, John Lautner 1957 Dear Friend, Picture yourself on a treasure hunt across the Southland, finding unexplored places full of neighborhood character, experiencing unique, multisensory events

3 Silvertop, John Lautner 1957 Dear Friend, Picture yourself on a treasure hunt across the Southland, finding unexplored places full of neighborhood character, experiencing unique, multisensory events (LA Weekly) that join performances by world-class artists with tours that illuminate both the hidden history of Los Angeles and its highest achievements in contemporary design. The Da Camera Society s Chamber Music in Historic Sites series is a voyage of discovery through the city's rich architectural heritage (Architectural Digest). Intriguing, inspired, unerringly, even dazzlingly right, are some of the words critics have used to describe this combination of musical and architectural treasure. For over thirty years The Da Camera Society has featured internationally acclaimed and emerging artists in landmark settings the breathtaking ballrooms, aweinspiring cathedrals, intimate salons, and hill-top mansions of Los Angeles. Adding to the concert experience is a sense of society we bring concertgoers together to learn more about the artists, architects, and each other while treating themselves to sumptuous buffets, al fresco picnics, walking and driving tours, and tête-a-têtes with artists and scholars. Imagine yourself listening to world-class artists playing in the intimate settings of some of LA s most intriguing interiors (Bel Air Magazine). Highlights of recent seasons include flamenco music at a silent film icon s Mexican land-grant hacienda, the acclaimed Tallis Scholars in an English Gothic cathedral, music of the French Baroque in a Pasadena replica of the Petit Trianon, a brass quintet filling the

4 soaring atrium of the futuristic 1890s Bradbury Building, Grammywinning jazz pianist Kenny Barron in a striking Art Deco landmark, a rediscovered Mission-era opera at the San Fernando Mission, and the prestigious Academy of Ancient Music performing Handel concerti in a mirror-lined chamber of crystal and gold. Many of these highly popular concerts sell out well before they are announced to the general public. Be among the first in line to reserve your seats by joining The Da Camera Society today! For as little as $50, you can become a member and receive advance notice of all Chamber Music in Historic Sites concerts a full two months before they are announced to the general public. You ll also receive preferential ticket handling, the flexibility to create your own series, and a year-long subscription to the Society s newsletter, Alla Breve, filled with fascinating features and the backstory on upcoming concerts. At higher levels of membership, you ll receive additional perks like reserved seating and parking, invitations to special Behind-the-Scenes artists receptions and exclusive recitals. Join at the Sponsor level or above, and you'll also have the exclusive opportunity to subscribe to our flagship Doheny Soirées, held in the Pompeian Room of the Doheny Mansion. Crowned by an ornate dome of Tiffany gold glass, L.A. s grandest music salon welcomes internationally prominent ensembles to play and audiences are seated in the round, so close to the cellist, you can read her sheet music (Los Angeles Magazine). Next season s Doheny Soirées include performances by the some of the world's leading chamber music ensembles, including the Borodin String Quartet, Paris Piano Trio and Shanghai String Quartet. Your tax-deductible support also helps us bring live music to classrooms throughout Southern California. Imagine a room full of young people discovering the enchantment of classical music for the first time! These interactive concerts at inner-city schools, community centers and juvenile correction facilities bring the gift of music to underserved communities and your membership dollars help make it all possible. Let your voyage of discovery as a Da Camera Society Member begin today! Join now and reserve your seats at our next concert I look forward to welcoming you. With warmest regards, Kelly Garrison, General Director

5 Photo John Linden Sharpe House, Zoltan Pali 2005 I love the intimacy of the whole thing. Oftentimes I think to myself, Here we are, in some fantastic house in the hills with a stellar view listening to this incredible music in a city of 8 million, and all the rest of them don t know what they re missing! a member

6 Academy of Ancient Music performance, Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Schultze & Weaver, 1923 Historic Sites in Los Angeles? Even Angelenos can be forgiven for thinking that, for us, history is showcased in glass or can only be found a plane ride away but if we look past the visual white noise of billboards, cookie-cutter mini malls and endless freeways, historic L.A. is right in our midst. Colorful landmarks, iconic images and living traditions are yours to discover so let us be your personal roadmap to L.A. s ultimate arts and culture adventure. Return the enclosed membership enrollment or visit and guarantee your seats today! The Da Camera Society of Mount St. Mary s College 10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA For more information call (213) or visit us online at

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