Argus Quartet participates in CSULB’s Carpenter Center Arts for Life program
On the week of March 20, the Argus Quartet visited California State University Long Beach’s Carpenter Center to participate in the Arts for Life program, which provides accessible arts activities in the Carpenter Center area. The Argus Quartet, founded by USC Thornton alumna Clara Kim (DMA ‘15), includes violinist Giancarlo Latta, violist Maren Rothfritz and… Continue reading Argus Quartet participates in CSULB’s Carpenter Center Arts for Life program
Delirium Musicum chamber ensemble presents “Travels”
Delirium Musicum, a chamber ensemble founded by violinist and Thornton alumnus Etienne Gara, will present “Travels,” an exhilarating celebration of multiculturalism through music. The concert program takes audiences on a musical journey around the world with works by composers Isaac Albeniz, Béla Bartók, Gianluca Bersanetti, Philip Glass, Che-Yi Lee, Jisoo Lee, Max Richter and Leo… Continue reading Delirium Musicum chamber ensemble presents “Travels”
Yura Lee interviewed by Violinist.com
Yura Lee, USC Thornton Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld Endowed Chair in String Instruction and principal violist of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, was featured on Violinst.com. In the interview, Lee spoke about stepping into a demanding career at a young age and rediscovering her love for music, especially chamber music, as a violist. “I think everything… Continue reading Yura Lee interviewed by Violinist.com
Margaret Batjer on Colburn School’s pre-college program
USC Thornton strings department adjunct professor Margaret Batjer spoke with The Violin Channel on Dec. 22 about the Colburn School’s Music Academy pre-college program, offered to students ages 14-18. Batjer is a violin faculty member at the Colburn Music Academy and director of the Academy Virtuosi chamber orchestra. “In today’s world, being a well-rounded musician… Continue reading Margaret Batjer on Colburn School’s pre-college program
Los Angeles Times spotlights USC Thornton Symphony in review of a weekend of Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 performances
On Jan. 19, Los Angeles Times music critic Mark Swed published a review of Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 performances conducted by esteemed USC Thornton alum and Judge Widney Professor of Music Michael Tilson Thomas (BM ‘67, MM ‘76) and artistic leader and USC Thornton Symphony’s principal conductor Carl St.Clair. On Tilson Thomas’ Jan. 8 performance… Continue reading Los Angeles Times spotlights USC Thornton Symphony in review of a weekend of Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 performances
Fall 2022 Semester in Review
Looking back on an amazing fall 2022 semester at USC Thornton.
“Difficult Grace” by Seth Parker Woods named a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times
“Difficult Grace,” by USC Thornton strings department faculty member Seth Parker Woods, has been named a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times. An evening-long multimedia program at the 92nd Street Y’s Kaufmann Concert Hall, the performance featured Woods performing a series of works with the choreographer and dancer Roderick George. “Woods was already a cellist of… Continue reading “Difficult Grace” by Seth Parker Woods named a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times
Seth Parker Woods announces world premiere of multimedia concert tour “Difficult Grace”
USC Thornton strings department faculty member and cellist Seth Parker Woods has announced the world premiere of his multimedia concert, “Difficult Grace,” which features film, spoken text, visual artwork and original choreography by Roderick George. According to Broadway World, the performance will premiere at 92NY’s Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York City on Nov. 19… Continue reading Seth Parker Woods announces world premiere of multimedia concert tour “Difficult Grace”
Argus Quartet to perform score of Broadway musical “Insomnia”
The Argus Quartet will accompany Jeanna de Waal and Cree Carrico’s performance of “Insomnia”, a new musical work composed by Blake Allen at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall on Nov. 8. The Argus Quartet, founded by USC Thornton alumna Clara Kim (DMA ‘15) includes violinist Giancarlo Latta, violist Maren Rothfritz and cellist Mariel Roberts.
Moni Simeonov appointed director of string studies at CSU Long Beach
USC Thornton Strings Department alumnus Moni Simeonov (GC ‘07, DMA ‘18) has been appointed as the director of string studies with the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach. He also recently accepted the position of interim Edelman chair of chamber music with the Colburn School of Music.