The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play captivating new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash.
Written by Armenian-American composer John Hodian, The Naghash Ensemble’s “Songs of Exile” is a meditation on man’s relationship to God from the perspective of a monk forced to live in exile for many years. “Part folk music, part classical, and profoundly moving. Unmistakably Armenian, but out of this world” – Armenisch-Deutsche Korrespondenz
This concert will feature student compositions written specifically for Aperture Duo.
This momentous concert on Feb. 26, 2023, at UCLA’s iconic Royce Hall, features works by six contemporary composers addressing social justice, including world premieres by Diane White-Clayton and multi-Grammy winner Arturo O’Farrill, followed by a rare performance of the landmark 1969 cantata “The Gates of Justice” by legendary jazz composer and musician Dave Brubeck.
Williams Adams Student Recital
Continuing a new series entitled Music and Justice, this second concert performance takes place at Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. It features a rare performance of the landmark 1969 cantata “The Gates of Justice” by legendary jazz composer and musician Dave Brubeck. World premieres and newer compositions will be featured in the first half of the concert.
This public conference features prominent scholars and experts exploring the historical and cultural connections of Black and Jewish communities in the United States, intimate analyses of Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, and the contemporary relevance of music to social justice.
Get in the holiday spirit with performances by your favorite tuba and euphonium players at UCLA! Featuring festive tunes, decorations, lighting, and perhaps an appearance by Santa! 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
Join us for a discussion with composer, teacher, and musician Darius Brubeck and Wall Street Journal music critic and culture reporter Larry Blumenfeld. The conversation will be moderated by Arturo O’Farrill, Grammy-winning pianist and composer.
Written by Henekh Kon in 1924, Bas Sheve is one of the only known pre-Holocaust Yiddish operas. Learn the remarkable story of how it was brought back to life by an international team of artists and musicians, and enthralled audiences along the way.
