Alumni Aron Kallay, Vicki Ray and Andrew McIntosh commended in New Yorker review of Morton Feldman celebration
Alumni Aron Kallay (DMA ’09), Vicki Ray (DMA ’88) and Andrew McIntosh (GCRT ’12) have been commended for their performances in Morton Feldman’s honor in the Piano Spheres series celebrating his centennial birthday on Jan. 12th. An ode to Feldman’s music in The New Yorker by music critic Alex Ross covers the celebration of the… Continue reading Alumni Aron Kallay, Vicki Ray and Andrew McIntosh commended in New Yorker review of Morton Feldman celebration
ArcoStrum (Tengyue Zhang & Strauss Shi) to perform at the Sarasota Yacht Club
Thornton alums Tengyue Zhang (DMA ’24) & Strauss Shi (MM ’19) will perform as ArcoStrum at the Sarasota Yacht Club on March 5th as part of the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. Together, their duo is known for their “…charisma, virtuosity and dynamic on-stage chemistry.” Click here to read more about ArcoStrum as part of… Continue reading ArcoStrum (Tengyue Zhang & Strauss Shi) to perform at the Sarasota Yacht Club
DMA student Doris Ćosić’s class named one of the best electives at USC
USC Thornton Classical Guitar Performance alumna and DMA student Doris Ćosić‘s (BM ’22, MM ’24) class, “Beginning Fingerstyle/Chord Guitar,” was named one of the best electives at USC, according to students. “They take you from the start of the basics,” theatrical design major Elisha Park said. “My friend, who was an absolute beginner, improved a… Continue reading DMA student Doris Ćosić’s class named one of the best electives at USC
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Cody Westheimer directs and scores climate change documentary, “Saving the Foothills”
USC Thornton Composition program alumnus Cody Westheimer (’01) has taken on the roles of director and composer for the climate change documentary, Saving the Foothills. The film captures the determined efforts of community members and organizations as they unite to protect 101 acres of the West Mesa in the San Marcos Foothills from development. Their… Continue reading Cody Westheimer directs and scores climate change documentary, “Saving the Foothills”
USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia performance celebrates history and emotion, says Daily Trojan
On Oct. 6, Alexandria Narinyan of the Daily Trojan delivered an evocative review of the Baroque Sinfonia program. Narinyan’s poetic account described the musical event as “representing the whirlwind of emotions and feelings of being in love,” capturing the passionate spirit of the night. Especially valuable to students were the introductions and descriptions of each… Continue reading USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia performance celebrates history and emotion, says Daily Trojan
SAKURA Cello Quintet to release debut album, Clair de Lune
The SAKURA Cello Quintet—comprised of Stella Cho (’12, MM ’14, DMA ’22), Michael Kaufman (MM ’12, DMA ’15), Yoshika Masuda (GCRT ’12, DMA ’16), Peter Myers (MM ’10, GCRT ’13) and Zachary Mowitz—will release their debut album Clair de Lune on September 19 via Platoon. The album spans five centuries of music, including pieces by… Continue reading SAKURA Cello Quintet to release debut album, Clair de Lune