Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons—Book Talk by Benjamin Barson
Benjamin Barson talks about his new book, Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons.
Archives: Events
Composer Portrait: The Music of Stanley Walden (Milken Center Chamber Music Series)
Four members of L.A.’s very own Jewish roots ensemble, Mostly Kosher, present a workshop exploring their creative process of integrating klezmer and Yiddish music with various other musical styles.
Alexander Parlee – MM Clarinet
Intersections of Western and East Asian Music: A Symposium
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for a day-long symposium focused on the reception of Western music in Asia especially since the First World War, and the reciprocal influence of Asian and Western music up to the present, with a focus on the East Asian nations of China, Korea, and Japan. Program
The Early Music Ensemble Performs Francesca Caccini
Francesca Caccini, “La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’Isola di Alcina” 400th Anniversary Performance The UCLA Early Music Ensemble, featuring guest artists from L.A. Camerata, will celebrate Early Music Month and Women’s History Month with a performance of the first opera composed by a woman. Caccini’s Alcina depicts a power struggle between two women—demigodess Melissa and
Climate Notes
This unique event invites audiences to an immersive journey into climate change through the powerful interplay of music, science, and dialogue. Featuring original compositions by talented students from the School of Music’s composition area and an interactive Q&A panel with scientists, Climate Notes brings climate science to life in a way that is accessible, emotionally
Stars of David
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome guest pianist Jose Raul Lopez for an evening of music by 19th century Jewish composers. Entitled “Stars of David”, the evening will feature works by Felix Mendelssohn, Ferdinand Hiller, Fanny Hensel, Benjamin Godard, Charles Valentin Alkan, Julius Schulhoff, and Charles Valentin Alkan. This event
Vladimir Chernov and Alexander Boldachev in Recital
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for a vibrant night of music featuring Professor Vladimir Chernov and guest harpist Alexander Boldachev. About Alexander Boldachev: Alexander Boldachev is a virtuoso-harpist, composer, exclusive artist of Italian harp house Salvi Harps, initiator of the World Harp Day, founder of the Zurich Harp Festival, co-founder of
In Conversation with Kaykhosrou Pournazeri
This event has been postponed from Tuesday 11/5/24 to Friday 11/15/24 Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music as we welcome Maestro Kaykhosrou Pournazeri for an afternoon in intimate Lani Hall. This event will be conducted in Persian.
Funk Power! Amplifying, Pacifying, and Legislating Brazil’s Most Popular Music
In July 2024, Brazil recognized funk carioca as a cultural symbol, despite its contested history. Once silenced by authorities, this music reclaims favelas’ identity, exposing Brazil’s contradictions in race and democracy.