The Concert on the Bluffs will delight all ages with easy music from classical to film to pop, set against the sweeping views of Malibu’s stunning mountains and coastline. Featuring world-class musicians from the Malibu Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and composers Marco Beltrami, Maria Newman, Trevor Rabin and Sting, this is not your everyday symphony experience. With a special performance by principal members of the New York City Ballet, this will be an afternoon not to be missed.
“We have an abundance of very talented artists living in our city, and we have long wanted to celebrate them. We’re famous for beautiful beaches and great surfing. It’s time we were recognized as an important arts destination,” said Mayor Laura Rosenthal.An employee at the City of Malibu confirmed to me today that all the composers listed will be appearing at the concert, and the involvement of the New York City Ballet means that Trevor's niece Indiana Woodward will also be performing, as she is one of the four dancers appearing in the program. But when I say "Malibu connection" I refer to Trevor's sister Amanda who is a long-time resident of the area, and Indiana and her brother Ilan were raised in Malibu. The other composers whose music will be performed also have ties to the area: Sting is known to be a some-time resident of the famous Malibu Colony enclave, and classical musician/composer Maria Newman - the daughter of film composer Alfred Newman (and cousin to composers Randy and Thomas Newman) - has been involved in the Malibu arts community for a number of years. One assumes film composer Marco Beltrami also resides in the Malibu environs. I was told details regarding the pieces to be performed will be released next month.
Information on the event can be found here:
https://www.malibucity.org/civicalerts.aspx?aid=335
