The Department of Musicology Distinguished Lecture Series welcomes Harvard University musicologist Kate Van Orden. A distinguished scholar of music in Early Modern Europe, Van Orden will speak about aspects of globalism and migration as seen in the music of early 16th century Italy.
Roberto Prosseda, one of the most exciting and innovative pianists in the world today, presents a mini-recital of music by Mozart, Schubert and Mendelssohn. Following the recital, the renowned Italian pianist will teach three of UCLA’s piano students in a masterclass.
Armenia’s foremost living composer’s 80th anniversary is celebrated by a day-long Symposium. Featured speakers include composer/pianist Artur Avanesov (Armenia), Artistic Administrator of Seattle Symphony Elena Dubinets, Director of Lark Musical Society Vatsche Barsoumian and Narekatsi Chair of Armenian Studies at UCLA, Prof. Peter Cowe.
Armenia’s foremost living composer’s 80th anniversary is celebrated during a gala concert featuring several of Mansurian’s masterworks, along with the works of his close friends Arvo Part, Alfred Schnittke, and Valentin Silvestrov.
As part of their Winter residency at UCLA, Formosa Quartet is partnering with Taiwan Academy Los Angeles to present music and art from Taiwan.
Ethnomusicologist and UCLA Alumnus Clarence Henry discusses his current research, which focuses on the topics of music, law, the courts, ethnomusicology, and ethnographic research, reflecting on how ethnomusicology has informed my ethnographic experiences of music and cultures.
Please join the Center for Music Innovation at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as it convenes questions on how we can nurture robust music ecosystems that connect our different local music communities.
Renowned violinist and violin pedagogue Mari Tampere-Bezrodny conducts a Violin Masterclass with school of music students.
One of the world’s preeminent and most respected musicians, Kim Kashkashian conducts a Viola and Chamber Music Masterclass.
Students will gain insights into the business side of classical music with Yellow Barn Artistic Director Seth Knopp and Executive Director Catherine Stephan.
