Program: Original chamber works by Alexander Tovar, including the premiere of Sinfonia, a seven-movement piece for piano, strings, voice, vibraphone, accordion, flute, and electric bass. Performed by a nine-piece ensemble.

Ticket link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alexandertovar/1874588

Blurb:
An evening of original chamber music in the historic Shatto Chapel at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. USC-trained composer Alexander Tovar leads a self-produced performance exploring lyrical, cinematic, and rhythmically playful new works.

Siberian-born saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is a bold new voice in classical music, known for his dynamic style and global perspective. With training in Russia, France, and the US, Kovalev combines virtuosic talent with a fresh, engaging presence that’s inspiring audiences both onstage and online.

Tickets: https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2025-2026-season/valentin-kovalev-25-26.htm

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