The UCLA Chamber Singers and Chorale are joined by soloists Leela Subramaniam, Jared Jones, and Ann Schubert to present the latest feature length work by American composer Richard Danielpour. Music that is epic is scale and variety will chronicle the remarkable life and transformation of Francis: a saint for the ages.
Jun 2 2026
UCLA Choral Studies – Francis – an oratorio in nine scenes by Richard Danielpour
classical, contemporary
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church View Program
This event is made possible by the David and Irmgard Dobrow Fund. Classical music was a passion of the Dobrows, who established a generous endowment at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to make programs like this possible. We are proud to celebrate this program as part of the 2025-26 Dobrow Series.
Ticketing
This event is FREE! No RSVP required. Early arrival is recommended.
ACCESSIBILITY
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Acknowledgment
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
We would also like to acknowledge the impact on our city and community of the recent wildfires and their aftermath. We believe that art and scholarship can provide comfort in times of great suffering.