Summer 2024 concerts
The next Venido affair will be September 7! Come and join us for a lovely evening of music and nature, in beautiful Woodland Hills!
June 15 - Saturday
7:30 PM
July 13 - Saturday
7:30 PM
September 7 - Saturday
7:30 PM
Meet the players
Our players are current or retired professional musicians who’ve played all over the world and Southern California — with the New World Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas, the Santa Barbara Symphony, and the San Diego Symphony, as well as Los Angeles studio work.
Whitney Raleigh
Cello and host
Alan Busteed
Violin
Leslie Lashinsky
Bassoon
Tawnee Lillo
French horn
Patrick Marsh
Viola
Aiko Jimenez Richter
Violin
Damon Zavala
Viola
Where do I park?
On Cerrillos Drive
It’s a short walk away.
However... it’s not well-lighted and it’s steep in some places. Make sure you know where your smartphone’s flashlight is!
NOT in the driveway!
It’s reserved for those less mobile among us. Please do not park there unless we’ve spoken in person about it!
Attire & food
Our concerts are outside in my patio area, so bring a sweater or light jacket for the cool evening.
Light refreshment served.
Donations
welcome
Suggested donation is $15 - 20 per person.
Additional contributions help defray expenses and pay our musicians!
Please RSVP
Please let me know if you plan to attend. It helps us plan.
Of course, you can just show up and we will be happy to accommodate you.
The history of
Concerts Under
the Trees
My late husband and I began entertaining as newlyweds in our home on Venido in 2003. Since that very first musical performance in the backyard — which back then was more of an obstacle course — we’ve hosted at least 25 concerts, mini-recitals, impromptu jams, what have you.
Over the years, the equipment got better, the organization got more competent, and the guest list expanded. Here we are!
Past concert:
June 15, 2024 - Mendelssohn & Mozart
Two violins, a viola, and a cello
Whitney, Aiko, Alan, and Patrick performed works for string quartet by Mendelssohn and Mozart.
Program
- Mozart “Hunt” string quartet k. 458 Bb Major
- Martinu “Two Madrigals” duo for violin & viola
- Intermission
- Mendelssohn op 80 f minor string quartet
Photos from June 15, 2024
Past concert:
July 13 - Beethoven Septet
Seven players!
Seven of us performed the magical music of Beethoven: clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Program
- Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20, composed in 1800
Photo and videos
from July 13, 2024
Violin and viola (0:30)
Cello, clarinet, keyboard (0:50)
Bassoon demonstration (1:12)
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