Events for April 2026 – Page 75 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Fender

An American icon, Fender was founded 70 years ago in a small Fullerton, California workshop and has established a worldwide influence that extends from the studio to the stage—and beyond. Everyone from beginners to the world’s most acclaimed artists have used Fender instruments, amps and gear, making the company not only a revered industry leader

Ric’key Pageot’s ‘Classic Black’

Join pianist, music director, and Steinway Artist Ric’key Pageot performing and discussing his new educational initiative and documentary project “Classic Black” celebrating Black excellence in Classical music showcasing historically significant symphonic composers of African descent spanning the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Montreal-born pianist, accordionist, producer, composer, music director and Steinway Artist Ric’key Pageot will

Root Progressions – A Workshop with Gloria Cheng and star Jazz Composer-Improvisers

In partnership with Angel City Jazz, Piano Spheres, and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Grammy-winning faculty pianist Gloria Cheng launches her latest commissioning project: Root Progressions (named for a seminal jazz theory method). The intent is to bridge two genres steeped in experimentation and exploration—jazz and contemporary classical music—yet perennially divided by genre

Second Annual Judith L. Smith Voice Recital Featuring Issachah Savage

Tenor Issachah Savage is the featured artist of the second annual Judith L. Smith Voice Recital Series, celebrating talented vocalists and the distinguished tenure of UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Founding Dean Judith Smith. Issachah will join us again on October 31st to hold a masterclass for students of the Department of Music.

UCLA Philharmonia Fall Halloween Spectacular

Join us as the UCLA Philharmonia opens its 2023-24 season with a special Halloween program. Come in costume (the orchestra and conductor will!) and experience a spectacular night of eerie music, silent films accompanied by the Royce Hall organ and other scary surprises! Christoph Bull, organ Michelle Rice, narrator Yuki Izumihara, animation design Neal Stulberg,

Cellobration of Antonio Lysy

Join us for a farewell concert in celebration of Professor Antonio Lysy’s 20 years as a cherished cello professor. The program will feature the UCLA Spikes Cello Ensemble and music by Bach, Sollima, Debussy, Piazzolla, Klengel, Morricone, and Britell.   This event is made possible in part by the David and Irmgard Dobrow Fund. Classical music

Celebration of Aram Khachaturian’s 120th Birth Anniversary

On Friday, November 17, the Armenian Music Program presented A Celebration of Aram Khachaturian’s 120th Birth Anniversary.  Internationally acclaimed pianists Armine Grigoryan (Director of the Aram Khachaturian Museum in Yerevan) and Sona Barseghyan engaged the audience in a lecture and concert in celebration of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian’s 120th birth anniversary. The Armenian Music Program

David L. Abell Piano Masters Series featuring Gilbert Kalish

We are excited to welcome venerable pianist and educator Gilbert Kalish to our David L. Abell Piano Masters Series for Fall 2023. This performance will be preceded by a Masterclass with UCLA Piano students on 12/7 in Lani Hall from 6:00-7:30pm. About Gilbert Kalish: Gilbert Kalish leads a musical life of unusual variety and breadth. As

UCLA Abell Piano Masters Series featuring Pedja Mužijević

Join us for the winter installment of our 2023-24 David L. Abell Piano Master Series as we welcome the renowned pianist Pedja Mužijević.   Homage to Mixtapes  (Mixtape (noun) : a compilation of music recorded from various sources) Pedja Muzijevic, piano This program is an homage to homemade recorded compilations on cassettes– sometimes curated and