Gershwin and the Golden Age with Michael Feinstein

Michael Feinstein has spent decades as the guy who keeps the American Songbook alive, and on Sunday, October 11, he brings it to the San Fernando Valley. He joins the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony at The Soraya for Gershwin and the Golden Age, a 7pm program built around the music of George Gershwin and the era that grew up around him. For anyone scanning LA concerts for a weekend that leans classical and nostalgic, this is a strong pick.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 7pm to about 9pm Where: The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge

Who's on stage

The poster for the evening lists four names. Feinstein is the featured star, the singer and pianist best known for his Gershwin and Great American Songbook work. The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony is the orchestra. Dr. Noreen Green conducts, and Samuel Glicklich is the pianist.

The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony is a local ensemble that programs concerts with a connection to Jewish composers, themes and traditions. That mix of orchestra and a vocal headliner makes sense for a Gershwin night, since his music sat right at the crossroads of Broadway, jazz and the concert hall.

What to expect

The Soraya's listing doesn't publish a full set list, so treat the title as the promise: songs and orchestral pieces from the Gershwin era, the stretch of the 1920s through the 1940s when American popular song hit its stride. Expect standards you already know, played with a full orchestra behind a singer who knows the material well. If a specific piece matters to you, check The Soraya's own event page before you go.

Getting there and tickets

The Soraya sits on the Cal State Northridge campus, so plan extra time for parking and the walk to the hall. Evening concerts here tend to start on time, and a 7pm start means arriving by 6:30 gives you room to settle in. Ticket prices weren't listed in the source we checked, so confirm current pricing and availability on The Soraya's site rather than relying on a number here.

If you're building a list of things to do in Los Angeles that goes beyond the usual Westside and downtown circuit, a Sunday night in Northridge is a good way to branch out. Pair it with dinner in the Valley beforehand and you have an easy, low-key evening of live music in Los Angeles that wraps up at a reasonable hour before the work week starts.