JCC in Los Gatos Announces 2018-19 Music Series

The JCC in Los Gatos has announced the performers for its 2018-19 music series.

On November 4, Metropolitan Opera National Council finalist Emily Misch will open the series with a concert at a private home. The rising star soprano will present a program featuring French and Italian arias, cello and guitar pieces, and Bernstein and Gershwin. Misch will be accompanied by Steven Lin of the SJSU music faculty on guitar, Peter Gelfand of the SJSU music faculty on cello, and Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, resident pianist of Opera San Jose, on piano. The concert starts at 3:00pm.

On December 18, acclaimed pianist Neil Rutman will present an eclectic evening of Debussy, Chopin, Gershwin, and Queen in APJCC Auditorium. Rutman has distinguished himself as a top prize winner at international competitions, received numerous awards, and performed in major concert venues around the world. Starting time is 7:00pm.

On March 10, Israeli musical artist Tal Katsir presents Diva Power in the APJCC Auditorium. Accompanied by guitarist Dida Pelled, Katsir will perform songs by Whitney Huston, Nina Simone, the Israeli singer Rita, and other great female vocalists. Starting time is 11:00am. This concert is timed to coincide with International Women’s Day, which is March 8.

For tickets and more information, go to apjcc.org/music-series or call 408.357.7492.

About the JCC (www.apjcc.org)

The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center and is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Located in Los Gatos, California, the JCC’s programs and services include a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, and Tennis Complex, full gymnasium, preschool, summer camps and after-school programs, adult education, art exhibits and cultural events, and social and enrichment programs for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.