LLS Orchestra: Debussy and Dvořák

The Loyola Law School Orchestra returns to the beautiful Our Mother of Good Counsel Church for an evening devoted to love, passion, longing, and joy—as told through some of the most luminous pages of the orchestral repertoire.

This concert invites audiences to celebrate love in all its forms: the quiet intimacy of reflection, the intoxication of desire, the tenderness of memory, and the exuberance of shared joy. From shimmering impressionist colors to sweeping Romantic energy, the music traces an emotional journey that feels at once deeply personal and universally human.

Program highlights include:

• Antonín Dvořák – Symphony No. 8
  A radiant celebration of life, nature, and heartfelt emotion—overflowing with warmth and generosity.
• Claude Debussy – Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
  Sensual, dreamy, and suspended in time, this iconic work evokes desire, reverie, and the poetry of longing.
• Claude Debussy – Clair de Lune (orchestral version)
  A tender meditation on love, memory, and moonlit introspection.
• And more, in a program designed to unfold like a love story—intimate, passionate, and luminous.

Set in the glowing acoustics and romantic atmosphere of Our Mother of Good Counsel Church in Los Feliz—just below the Griffith Observatory—this concert offers a moment to pause, listen, and reconnect with what moves us most deeply.

Whether shared with someone you love or savored as a personal journey, this evening promises music that breathes, embraces, and inspires.

✨ Join us for a night where love speaks through sound.

Jason Lopez is a clarinetist from Long Beach, CA. He received his Master of Music in Instrumental Performance while Studying with Burt Hara at California State University, Fullerton in. He also studied with Dr. Michael Grego, Dr. David Lopez and Paul Bambach. Currently, Jason is serving as the Communication and Operations Director for Designated Exceptional Services for Independence (DESI), a nonprofit based out of East LA that provides direct care services for individuals with disabilities.

One of the few female conductors in California, Simona Grossi is recognized for her passionate and visionary leadership. With deep roots in both Italy and the U.S., she holds a conservatory diploma in piano performance from Italy and has honed her craft under the mentorship of renowned conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Grossi’s interpretations are praised for their clarity, intensity, and ability to forge a powerful connection with musicians and audiences alike.

“For me, every concert is about building a bridge—between cultures, between past and present, and between the musicians on stage and the audience in the hall. Music is where we meet as one.” — Maestro Simona Grossi