Classical Guitar alum Colin Davin to perform on Late Show with David Letterman
Classical Guitar alum Colin Davin (BM ’09) will perform the folk-blues classic “Midnight Special” with GRAMMY Award-winning contemporary opera singer Jessye Norman on the Late Show with David Letterman this Thurs., Nov. 20. Hailed as “the real thing, a player with a virtuoso’s technique, a deeply expressive musicianship, and a probing imagination” (American Record Guide),… Continue reading Classical Guitar alum Colin Davin to perform on Late Show with David Letterman
Happy Birthday, Hurricane Mama! USC Thornton faculty and alumni celebrate the LA Phil’s famed organ this weekend
Beginning on Thursday and running through the weekend, the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates the anniversary of the Walt Disney Concert Hall’s famous organ, Hurricane Mama, with a series of concerts. As Mark Swed wrote in the Los Angeles Times, “But no other organ looks like French fries, a thrilling trademark of the Frank Gehry hall’s… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Hurricane Mama! USC Thornton faculty and alumni celebrate the LA Phil’s famed organ this weekend
Meet the cast of USC Thornton Opera’s “The English Cat” – Pt. 2
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Masters student Sarah Rommel wins third prize at The George Enescu International Cello Competition
Sarah Rommel, current Masters student studying with Ralph Kirshbaum, won third prize at The George Enescu International Cello Competition in Bucharest, Romania. Rommel also took home the Kronberg Prize from the competition. The young cellist has previously given solo performances and recitals in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Seattle, Aspen, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, France, England and… Continue reading Masters student Sarah Rommel wins third prize at The George Enescu International Cello Competition
Meet the cast of USC Thornton Opera’s “The English Cat”
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Joseph Pereira
In 2007, Joseph Pereira was appointed Principal Timpanist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by Esa Pekka Salonen. He appeared as a soloist with the orchestra in William Kraft’s Timpani Concerto No. 1, the recording of which was released by Deutsche Grammophon on iTunes. He also regularly appears as a percussionist in the orchestra’s Green Umbrella series where… Continue reading Joseph Pereira
Shawn Mouser
Shawn Mouser was appointed associate principal bassoonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by Esa-Pekka Salonen in 2003. Prior to joining the Philharmonic, he served for 10 years as assistant principal bassoonist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. A native of Louisiana, Mouser received a bachelor of music from Louisiana State University, where he was a student… Continue reading Shawn Mouser
Steven Becknell
Author of the groundbreaking book for horn, Etudes from the Repertoire, Steven Becknell has had an extremely varied and unique career in Southern California. At age 22, Becknell moved to Los Angeles to study with Hollywood studio legend Vince DeRosa at USC and began working professionally while still in school. He has played in orchestras… Continue reading Steven Becknell
Bing Wang
Violinist Bing Wang joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as associate concertmaster in 1994. She previously held the position of principal second violin of the Cincinnati Symphony, and she has served on the faculty and as concertmaster at the Aspen Music Festival and School since 2003. Since 2009, she has served as guest concertmaster of the… Continue reading Bing Wang
Ben Hong
Cellist Ben Hong joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1993 at age 24 as a section player and six months later, he won the assistant principal cello position. He currently serves as associate principal cello, appointed by LA Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel in 2015. Hong also performs frequently as a soloist and as a… Continue reading Ben Hong