University of Southern California

The USC Thornton Opera program in collaboration with the USC Thornton Symphony presents Le nozze di Figaro, the first of the three great collaborations between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte. Updated in this production to the present time, a sense of shared humanity shines through both music and words in this comedic study of class struggles and marital relations.

As part of a four-day festival, USC Thornton’s Winds & Percussion students present an afternoon of chamber music under the direction of Kristy Morrell.

Classical guitar master and Thornton faculty member Pepe Romero offers an up-close glimpse into his renowned artistry in three masterclasses. Romero, the second son of "The Royal Family of the Guitar" is in demand for his solo recitals and performances with orchestra. His contributions to the field of classical guitar have inspired a number of distinguished composers to write works specifically for him, including Joaquín Rodrigo, Federico Moreno Torroba and Celedonio Romero.

Classical guitar master and Thornton faculty member Pepe Romero offers an up-close glimpse into his renowned artistry in three masterclasses. Romero, the second son of "The Royal Family of the Guitar" is in demand for his solo recitals and performances with orchestra. His contributions to the field of classical guitar have inspired a number of distinguished composers to write works specifically for him, including Joaquín Rodrigo, Federico Moreno Torroba and Celedonio Romero.

As part of a four-day festival, Lisa Sylvester leads USC Thornton Vocal Arts students and instrumentalists in an evening of vocal chamber works from across the centuries.

Classical guitar master and Thornton faculty member Pepe Romero offers an up-close glimpse into his renowned artistry in three masterclasses. Romero, the second son of "The Royal Family of the Guitar" is in demand for his solo recitals and performances with orchestra. His contributions to the field of classical guitar have inspired a number of distinguished composers to write works specifically for him, including Joaquín Rodrigo, Federico Moreno Torroba and Celedonio Romero. From 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Romero will give a music wellness talk where he will describe the techniques he uses to keep his mind, body and spirit in a state of perfect preparation.

As part of a four-day festival, Lina Bahn leads USC Thornton Strings students in a survey of iconic chamber works.

Students from across the Division of Contemporary Music will perform live electronic music sets under the guidance of instructor and live show designer Timo Preece. Featuring music from EDM to experimental and everything in between.

As part of a four-day festival, Lina Bahn leads USC Thornton Strings students in a survey of iconic chamber works.

As part of a four-day festival, Lina Bahn leads USC Thornton Strings students in a survey of iconic chamber works.

Patrice Rushen and Andy Abad lead first-year Popular Music students in an exploration of the foundations of their craft.

As part of a four-day festival, students of USC Thornton’s renowned Classical Guitar department present an evening of chamber music for guitar.