The Fall of the House of Usher Previewed by the Windy City Times
Windy City Times included opera and vocal arts chair Ken Cazan in a preview of The Fall of the House of Usher, which Cazan is directing. The story highlighted the LGBT take on the Edgar Allan Poe short story. The production was also reviewed by the Chicago Tribune and Stage and Cinema. Read the article.
Glenn Dicterow Mentioned in PlaybillArts
Violin faculty and the Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music Glenn Dicterow was praised by New York Philharmonic Music Director, Alan Gilbert, in a PlaybillArts article. Read the article.
Margaret Batjer Highlighted in Broadway World
Violin faculty Margaret Batjer was included in a Broadway World preview of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s three-concert “Westside Connections” series, which Batjer developed. Read the article.
Alice Schoenfeld Gift Covered by the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times reported that strings faculty Alice Schoenfeld’s $10 million gift will establish the Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld Endowed Scholarship Fund for Strings Students. Read the article.
Cynthia Munzer Mentioned by the Malibu Times
Opera and vocal arts faculty Cynthia Munzer was mentioned a Malibu Times story that featured one of the semi-finalists of the Music Center’s Spotlight Awards, where Munzer held a masterclass. Read the article.
Frank Ticheli Mentioned by the Associated Press
Associated Press mentioned that composition faculty Frank Ticheli would be a conductor at the University of South Carolina’s 36th annual band clinic. Read the article.
Norman Krieger Highlighted in Evansville Courier & Press Article
Evansville Courier & Press featured piano faculty Norman Krieger, who spoke on some of his comedic experiences onstage. Read the article.
Norman Krieger Performance Highlighted by the Ventura County Star
The Ventura County Star highlighted piano faculty Norman Krieger’s performance of Gershwin’s Concerto in F major in their recap of the New West Symphony’s performance at the Oxnard Performance Arts Center. Read the article.
Quinn Middleman’s Professional Debut Receives Positive Review from the San Francisco Classical Voice
Vocal arts major Quinn Middleman’s performance with renowned composer Jake Heggie and international flutest Wincenc garnered positive attention from the San Francisco Classical Voice. Read the article.
Ken Cazan Highlighted in Los Angeles Times Review
Opera and vocal arts faculty Ken Cazan was highlighted in the Los Angeles Times review of the Long Beach Opera’s The Fall of the House of Usher. The review applauded Cazan as the stage director, saying that what he had in mind for the opera was “neatly executed.” Read the article.