Alumna Alexandra Loutsion talks USC Thornton Opera
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, soprano Alexandra Loutsion, MM ’08, Graduate Certificate ’10, talks about the Thornton Opera program, the audition process, and her new position as Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist.
James Babor
James Babor has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1993. In addition to his performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. Babor regularly participates in concerts for the Philharmonic’s Green Umbrella Series. His solo engagements have included performing the Xylorimba Solo in Oliver Messiaen’s Des Canyons Aux Etoles with Esa Pekka Salonen… Continue reading James Babor
Alumnus, faculty David Allen Moore on how USC Thornton shaped his career
close As part of a new series documenting USC Thornton alumni, David Allen Moore, BM ’94, member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s bass section and current Thornton faculty, talks about how attending Thornton influenced his professional career.
Daniel Pollack performs in celebration of the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition held in Moscow, Russia, pianist Daniel Pollack, a prizewinner of that competition, was the only pianist of all Tchaikovsky Competitions to date, to be invited to perform two concerts in Russia, one in St. Petersburg and one in Moscow. Here’s a short video… Continue reading Daniel Pollack performs in celebration of the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
Cherry Rhodes
Cherry Rhodes is the first American to win an international organ competition (Munich). During her brilliant career, she has toured extensively throughout the major music capitals of North America, Europe and Asia with recitals in cathedrals, churches and concert halls, including Lincoln Center (New York City), Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Orchestra Hall (Chicago), Meyerson Symphony… Continue reading Cherry Rhodes
Pepe Romero
Pepe Romero, lecturer, classical guitar, is the second son of “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” The Romeros. His father, the legendary Celedonio Romero, was his only guitar teacher. His first professional appearance was in a shared concert with his father when Pepe was only seven years old. Mr. Romero is in demand for his… Continue reading Pepe Romero
Ladd Thomas
Ladd Thomas, professor and department chair, organ studies, holds a BA degree and an honorary doctorate of music from Occidental College. He also earned a master’s degree in theology from the Claremont School of Theology. Professor Thomas studied organ with Max Miller, David Craighead and Clarence Mader. He regularly gives workshops and masterclasses for the… Continue reading Ladd Thomas
Doug Tornquist
“A player of astonishing flamboyance” (Los Angeles Times) and “impressive dash” (Orange County Register), Doug Tornquist has been a part of Southern California’s freelance musical world since 1987, including serving as principal tuba for the Long Beach Symphony. He grew up on a farm in the San Joaquin Valley, and came to Los Angeles for… Continue reading Doug Tornquist