Alumnus Mark Robson’s Piano Spheres performance praised by the L.A. Times
Pianist and USC Thornton alumnus Mark Robson (MM ’89) presented an adventurous program as part of REDCAT’s Piano Spheres series at REDCAT last month, featuring works by Stockhausen, Glass, and Rihm. Robson also premiered new work by the Los Angeles composer Daniel Rothman. Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times described Robson’s Piano Spheres performance… Continue reading Alumnus Mark Robson’s Piano Spheres performance praised by the L.A. Times
Strings magazine celebrates alumna, violist Cynthia Phelps
Strings magazine recently profiled USC Thornton alumna Cynthia Phelps, principal violist of the New York Philharmonic, on the occasion of the orchestra’s November premiere of a concerto written for her by Composition doctoral candidate Julia Adolphe (MM ’12, composition). The concerto, Unearth, Release, which was co-commissioned by the Philharmonic and the League of American Orchestras… Continue reading Strings magazine celebrates alumna, violist Cynthia Phelps
Clarinetist Eric Abramovitz wins Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition
Clarinetist Eric Abramovitz, a USC Thornton Winds & Percussion graduate student of faculty member Yehuda Gilad, recently took 1st Prize for Classical Clarinet at the 2017 Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition. The Vandoren competition, sponsored by the eponymous mouthpiece and reed manufacturing company, celebrates “the next generation of great clarinetists and saxophonists,” and selects three winners… Continue reading Clarinetist Eric Abramovitz wins Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition
Alumnus Somang Jeagal performs at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Pianist and USC Thornton alumnus Somang Jeagal (Artist Diploma ’15, piano) recently performed at the Phillips Collection art museum in Washington, D.C., as a part of the “Phillips After 5” music series. Jeagal performed Rachmaninoff’s Piano Sonata No. 2, as well as Chopin’s four piano scherzos. The Korean-born pianist, who attended Thornton on a full… Continue reading Alumnus Somang Jeagal performs at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Faculty and students honored at the 2016 ASCAP Foundation Awards
Last month, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awarded several USC Thornton faculty, students, and alumni at the 2016 ASCAP Foundation Honors event in New York City. Distinguished Professor of Composition Morten Lauridsen was presented with the Life in Music Award. Thornton Composition alumnus Daniel Allas (’15) and graduate students Tommy Dougherty,… Continue reading Faculty and students honored at the 2016 ASCAP Foundation Awards
The New York Times calls “Play” by Andrew Norman “a revolution in music”
Play, a 47-minute orchestral work by celebrated composer and USC Thornton faculty member Andrew Norman (’02, MM ’04), was the subject of “Andrew Norman’s ‘Play,’ a Symphony That Levels Up,” an article in the January 16 issue of The New York Times. Music critic David Allen wrote admiringly of Norman’s “wizardry” and “achievement”, calling his… Continue reading The New York Times calls “Play” by Andrew Norman “a revolution in music”
Pianist Daniel Pollack receives the first Ambassador of Cultural Forum honor in Russia
Throughout his career, USC Thornton Keyboard Studies faculty member Daniel Pollack has been working to bring together the cultures of Russia and the United States. In December, the world renowned pianist was awarded the honorary diploma of Ambassador of Cultural Forum at the Saint Petersburg International Cultural Forum. He is the first person to receive… Continue reading Pianist Daniel Pollack receives the first Ambassador of Cultural Forum honor in Russia
USC Thornton faculty and musicians attending music education camp in Brazil
USC Thornton Dean Robert Cutietta is currently attending GLOMUS, a gathering of international music and arts education professionals in Natal, Brazil, along with several Thornton students and faculty. The biennial event, which is hosted by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, aims to “create a forum for intercultural exchange in the fields of… Continue reading USC Thornton faculty and musicians attending music education camp in Brazil
Scott Tennant named to list of “Top 10 Music Professors Who Inspire Us”
College Magazine has named USC Thornton faculty member Scott Tennant as one of its “Top 10 Music Professors Who Inspire Us.” The GRAMMY Award-winning classical guitarist and founding member of the the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet was recognized for his uncompromising work ethic. “His professionalism is on a whole different level,” noted Classical Guitar student… Continue reading Scott Tennant named to list of “Top 10 Music Professors Who Inspire Us”
Cellist Peter Myers wins position with San Francisco Opera orchestra
USC Thornton alumnus Peter Myers (MM ’10, GCRT ’13) is the new associate principal cello of the San Francisco Opera. In November, he was selected from a pool of over 50 invited cellists to join the company’s orchestra. A founding member of both the Saguaro Piano Trio and the SAKURA cello quintet, Myers has served… Continue reading Cellist Peter Myers wins position with San Francisco Opera orchestra