Bernadene Blaha
Bernadene Blaha commands the piano, whether featured as recitalist, concerto soloist or chamber musician, and has been heralded in performances throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Mexico. Piano and Keyboard magazine reviewed her as “a pianist of integrity, with lovely sonorities and total clarity of line.” Highlights include return engagements at the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival,… Continue reading Bernadene Blaha
Alumnus, faculty Aron Kallay on the supportive USC Thornton environment
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, pianist and faculty member Aron Kallay, DMA ’09, talks about his interest in new music and the support he received as a student at the Thornton School.
Alumna Alexandra Loutsion talks USC Thornton Opera
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, soprano Alexandra Loutsion, MM ’08, Graduate Certificate ’10, talks about the Thornton Opera program, the audition process, and her new position as Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist.
James Babor
James Babor has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1993. In addition to his performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. Babor regularly participates in concerts for the Philharmonic’s Green Umbrella Series. His solo engagements have included performing the Xylorimba Solo in Oliver Messiaen’s Des Canyons Aux Etoles with Esa Pekka Salonen… Continue reading James Babor
Alumnus, jazz bassist Ryan Cross reflects on his time at USC Thornton
close As part of a new series documenting alumni of the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, jazz bassist extraordinaire Ryan Cross, BM ’99, talks about his experience at Thornton.
Alumnus, faculty David Allen Moore on how USC Thornton shaped his career
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, David Allen Moore, BM ’94, member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s bass section and current Thornton faculty, talks about how attending Thornton influenced his professional career.
Kathleen Grace
Kathleen Grace is an internationally recognized jazz vocalist, songwriter and educator. She is a member of the jazz faculty at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles where she has directed the CreSCendo vocal jazz ensemble and currently heads the solo vocal jazz combo program. Grace has toured worldwide appearing at venues… Continue reading Kathleen Grace
Daniel Pollack performs in celebration of the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition held in Moscow, Russia, pianist Daniel Pollack, a prizewinner of that competition, was the only pianist of all Tchaikovsky Competitions to date, to be invited to perform two concerts in Russia, one in St. Petersburg and one in Moscow. Here’s a short video… Continue reading Daniel Pollack performs in celebration of the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
Cherry Rhodes
Cherry Rhodes is the first American to win an international organ competition (Munich). During her brilliant career, she has toured extensively throughout the major music capitals of North America, Europe and Asia with recitals in cathedrals, churches and concert halls, including Lincoln Center (New York City), Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Orchestra Hall (Chicago), Meyerson Symphony… Continue reading Cherry Rhodes
Pepe Romero
Pepe Romero, lecturer, classical guitar, is the second son of “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” The Romeros. His father, the legendary Celedonio Romero, was his only guitar teacher. His first professional appearance was in a shared concert with his father when Pepe was only seven years old. Mr. Romero is in demand for his… Continue reading Pepe Romero