Posts Tagged ‘Classical Performance and Composition’


Photo of JoAnn Turovsky playing the harp.

JoAnn Turovsky

October 30, 2012

JoAnn Turovsky is principal harpist with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Sinfonia Orchestra. She is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the American Harp Society. Turovsky has been a professor of harp at the USC Thornton School of Music for the… Continue reading JoAnn Turovsky


David Allen Moore

October 30, 2012

David Allen Moore graduated Summa Cum Laude from the USC Thornton School of Music in 1993 where he studied with Dennis Trembly, Paul Ellison, and John Clayton. Moore continued his studies in Boston, working privately with BSO principal bass Edwin Barker while performing with Boston Baroque, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, Emmanuel Music, and the Boston Pops Esplanade… Continue reading David Allen Moore


Joseph Pereira Featured in Symphony Magazine

October 30, 2012

Percussion faculty Joseph Pereira is featured in Symphony Magazine‘s profile of orchestral musicians who compose for their ensembles. Read the article.


Ralph Kirshbaum’s Performance Praised by Herald Scotland

October 29, 2012

Herald Scotland praised cello faculty Ralph Kirshbaum’s performance in a review of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s concert in Glasgow. Read the article.


Norman Krieger Covered in The Grand Rapids Press

October 27, 2012

Piano faculty Norman Krieger’s performance with the Grand Rapids Symphony was covered by The Grand Rapids Press. Read the article.


Dale Warland Inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame

October 25, 2012

Cincinnati.com reported that choral alum Dale Warland was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame for his years as a leading figure in the field of choral music. Read the article.


Ralph Kirshbaum Referenced in The Guardian

October 24, 2012

Cello faculty Ralph Kirshbaum was mentioned in The Guardian’s article on the Takács Quartet’s new CD. Read the article.


Stephen Hartke Stands Out in The New York Times Review

October 23, 2012

Composition faculty Stephen Hartke was labeled a “standout,” by The New York Times, in a review of the New York Virtuoso Singers’ concert celebrating their 25th anniversary. Read the article.


Morten Lauridsen Interviewed by Oregon Public Broadcasting

October 19, 2012

Oregon Public Broadcasting interviewed choral faculty Morten Lauridsen about the documentary, Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen. Read the article.


Martin Chalifour Mentioned in the Daily Breeze

October 19, 2012

Violin faculty Martin Chalifour was highlighted in a Daily Breeze review of the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay’s 30th anniversary celebration. Read the article.