Interview with Opera Program Stage Director Ken Cazan
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Morten Lauridsen returns to Pacific Northwest for residency and performance
The Portland Tribune and The Oregonian announced that composition faculty Morten Lauridsen completed a residency in Portland, Oregon, including a large-scale performance of his Lux Aeterna and other significant choral repertoire with the choirs of Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, Lewis & Clark College and Marylhurst University, along with members of the Oregon Symphony, on November… Continue reading Morten Lauridsen returns to Pacific Northwest for residency and performance
Veronika Krausas wins composition competition
Composition faculty Veronika Krausas won the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Composition Competition, for Analemma for 11 Musicians, at Indiana State University’s 47th Contemporary Music Festival. Krausas also gave a lecture about her music to the students at Indiana State University.
USC alumnus wins composition competition
Thornton alumnus Troy Armstrong recently won the Marilyn K. Glick Young Composers Competition at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for his piece, Supercell. Part of his reward includes subscription performances in April 2014 with ISO. Armstrong is the third Thornton student in four years to win the competition.
Formosa Quartet featured in U-T San Diego
The Formosa Quartet, which includes USC Thornton faculty Che-Yen Chen, was featured in an article by U-T San Diego. The article mentioned the Formosa Quartet’s unique contribution to classical music through their blend of traditional repertoire with innovative new programming and commissions. “As classical musicians, it is our mission to make sure that this art… Continue reading Formosa Quartet featured in U-T San Diego
Judith Farmer featured in The Press Enterprise
Winds and Percussion faculty Judith Farmer, bassoonist for the Jolivet Trio, was included in The Press-Enterprise’s preview of the Village Concerts’ fifth season-opener. Farmer and her fellow trio members, the article notes, are in high demand as ensemble players and soloists across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Farmer was also highlighted for being an avid chamber musician, collaborating… Continue reading Judith Farmer featured in The Press Enterprise
USC Thornton Composition DMA receives major commission
Composition student Jeffrey Parola (DMA) has received his first major commission from the Atlantic Classical Orchestra (ACO) to write a piece for solo clarinet and chamber orchestra. The world premiere performances of the work will take place on March 6 & 7 in Palm Beach and Vero Beach, Florida. This commission functions as part of… Continue reading USC Thornton Composition DMA receives major commission
“Shining Night” documentary garners Audience Choice Award
The San Juan Journal covered the appearance of Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen at the Inaugural Friday Harbor Film Festival. Directed by Michael Stillwater, the documentary details the life and career of composition faculty Morten Lauridsen. The film was awarded the Audience Choice Award, and, Stillwater hopes, introduced Lauridsen’s treasured music to a wider audience. The documentary was one of… Continue reading “Shining Night” documentary garners Audience Choice Award
James Conlon partners with USC Thornton students in celebration of Britten
The Wall Street Journal mentioned that conductor James Conlon has been performing with students from USC Thornton. As music director of the Los Angeles Opera, Conlon will lead a series of concerts honoring composer Benjamin Britten. Highlight performances this fall include the colossal War Requiem featuring USC Thornton choirs, and The Prodigal Son with members of the USC… Continue reading James Conlon partners with USC Thornton students in celebration of Britten
Thornton Doctoral Student featured in New Bedford Symphony Orchestra season opener
South Coast Today covered a pre-concert talk and performance by pianist and USC Thornton School doctoral student Keenan Reesor for the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s (NBSO) season opener. Reesor praised NBSO’s educational programs before giving performances of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Highlighting Reesor, it was said in… Continue reading Thornton Doctoral Student featured in New Bedford Symphony Orchestra season opener