Scenes from “Why Women Went West” by Pamela Madsen
The Laguna Beach Arts Commission invites the public to attend a free concert presentation of musical compositions by Laguna Beach Artist in Residence Dr. Pamela Madsen. These works, titled “Laguna Beach Suite: from the Canyons to the Sea,” were created specifically for and inspired by Laguna Beach.
Alcohol is permitted with a meal. Guests should bring their own blankets and/or beach-chairs for seating. Guests are asked to follow all other Festival of Arts house rules.
Presentation:
Laguna Beach Suite: From the Canyons to the Sea
Performed by Eric Dries Trio with Meloney Collins (vocalist)
Why Women Went West: selected works from Opera
Opera America and National Endowment for the Arts Awarded
Performed by Brightwork newmusic with Stacey Fraser (soprano)
This program is funded by the lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.
Program
Pamela Madsen: Come Softly from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano
Pamela Madsen: Hunting Weather from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano
Pamela Madsen: Owl's Breath from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brian Walsh, clarinetsPamela Madsen: A Prayer for my Daughter from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano
Pamela Madsen: Going West from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano


The Laguna Beach Arts Commission invites the public to attend a free concert presentation of musical compositions by Laguna Beach Artist in Residence Dr. Pamela Madsen. These works, titled “Laguna Beach Suite: from the Canyons to the Sea,” were created specifically for and inspired by Laguna Beach.
Alcohol is permitted with a meal. Guests should bring their own blankets and/or beach-chairs for seating. Guests are asked to follow all other Festival of Arts house rules.
Presentation:
Laguna Beach Suite: From the Canyons to the Sea
Performed by Eric Dries Trio with Meloney Collins (vocalist)
Why Women Went West: selected works from Opera
Opera America and National Endowment for the Arts Awarded
Performed by Brightwork newmusic with Stacey Fraser (soprano)
This program is funded by the lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.
Program
Pamela Madsen: Come Softly from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano
Pamela Madsen: Hunting Weather from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano
Pamela Madsen: Owl's Breath from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brian Walsh, clarinetsPamela Madsen: A Prayer for my Daughter from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano
Pamela Madsen: Going West from "Why Women Went West" (2022)
Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sopranoStacey Fraser, soprano