DAVID BENOIT CELEBRATES MONTALVO

A gala benefit dinner and concert to support Montalvo arts and education programs

Pianist and composer David Benoit, who has been called a “passionate musical innovator,” performs a gala benefit concert at Montalvo in support of its arts and education programs on Friday, Oct. 3 in the Carriage House Theatre. His latest record, “Heroes,” pays tribute to those who have inspired him, and Montalvo announces this performance as a way to pay tribute to its heroes – the long-time supporters of the organization. The program features fresh, exuberant spins on classic songs by legendary pop, rock and jazz artists and original compositions. Benoit is a friend of the arts center – he has performed here numerous times and is a fellow of the organization’s artist residency, including its education program.

Dinner on the veranda of the historic Villa is catered by Le Papillon, followed by a live auction including business-class travel to Europe courtesy of American Airlines and so much more. The performance begins at 8:30 pm, with an opening act by comedian Dan St. Paul.

Additional information:

• Benoit's piece on the "Heroes" recording in tribute to Dave Brubeck, “A Twisted Little Etude," was written last year while in residence at Montalvo’s LAP 
• The world-premiere of Benoit's orchestral work “Dolores del Carmen” took place in Los Angeles June 2008, and was composed, in part, while at Montalvo