About Concerts by the Coast

Concerts by the Coast brings internationally acclaimed artists and exceptional classical music to one of Southern California’s most beautiful coastal settings. Created as a distinctive concert series for the South Bay, it combines outstanding artistry, imaginative programming, and the intimacy of live performance.

Presented by Glissando Music and Arts Foundation in partnership with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the series welcomes distinguished musicians from around the world, bringing performances of the highest caliber to Rancho Palos Verdes. Each program is thoughtfully curated — from celebrated masterpieces to rarely heard works and unexpected musical pairings — giving audiences something distinctive to discover with every concert.

Just moments from scenic Point Vicente, the concerts unfold amid the remarkable beauty of the California coast, with the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island defining the surrounding landscape. Here, the setting becomes part of the experience — an inspiring backdrop for an evening of extraordinary music.