Student Ryan Tani to pursue conducting opportunities
USC Thornton student Ryan Tani (BA ’15) has been accepted as a Master of Music candidate at the Peabody Conservatory in Maryland in the Orchestral Conducting program. Tani has been a member of many USC ensembles, including the Thornton Chamber Singers, the Early Music Ensemble and the Compline Choir and is co-founder and principal conductor… Continue reading Student Ryan Tani to pursue conducting opportunities
The USC Thornton Opera Program presents Gluck’s “Iphigenie en Tauride”
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Members of the USC Thornton Board of Councilors offer career advice for aspiring professionals
The USC Thornton Alumni Association and Board of Councilors recently presented an interactive career panel for aspiring music industry professionals. Moderated by musician and producer Randy Jackson, the panel of industry veterans and members of the USC Thornton Board of Councilors offered Thornton students insight and advice about pursuing careers in artist management, music licensing… Continue reading Members of the USC Thornton Board of Councilors offer career advice for aspiring professionals
Ines Thomé and Katina Mitchell win Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition
USC Thornton students Ines Thomé (GCRT, DMA) and Katina Mitchell (DMA) won the Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition with their ensemble Gifts from Over Sea. Thomé, a DMA student in Classical Guitar, and Mitchell, a DMA student in Vocal Arts, will perform upcoming concerts for school children in Los Angeles as Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble… Continue reading Ines Thomé and Katina Mitchell win Thornton Outreach Chamber Ensemble Competition
Ken Cazan’s production of “Thérèse Raquin” reviewed in Chicago
Ken Cazan, chair of the Vocal Arts and Opera department and resident stage director of USC Thornton Opera, received great reviews in Chicago for his direction of the Chicago Opera Theater’s production of Thérèse Raquin. Aaron Hunt of Newcity Stage reviewed the production as “the all-around finest production I have had the pleasure to enjoy… Continue reading Ken Cazan’s production of “Thérèse Raquin” reviewed in Chicago
Ken Cazan wins Marlowe Award for production of “Dead Man Walking”
USC Thornton faculty Ken Cazan, chair of the Vocal Arts program and resident stage director of USC Thornton Opera, recently was awarded Denver’s Marlowe Award for his production of Dead Man Walking. Featured in the Central City Opera in Central City, CO, Cazan’s work garnered him the Best Director title. Praised by Opera News for… Continue reading Ken Cazan wins Marlowe Award for production of “Dead Man Walking”
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Jacquelynne Fontaine starring as Carlotta Giudicelli in the North American tour of Phantom of the Opera
USC Thornton alumna Jacquelynne Fontaine (MM ’08) is starring as Carlotta Giudicelli in the North American tour of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Phantom of the Opera. Fontaine has appeared in many productions including The King and I, La Boheme and The Sound of Music. The tour began this January in Florida and will stop in… Continue reading Jacquelynne Fontaine starring as Carlotta Giudicelli in the North American tour of Phantom of the Opera
Ken Cazan reviewed in Los Angeles Times for revival of Tobias Picker’s “Therese Raquin”
USC Thornton faculty Ken Cazan, chair of the Vocal Arts program and resident stage director of USC Thornton Opera, revived Tobias Picker’s Therese Raquin last weekend at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro with the Long Beach Opera. A Los Angeles Times article praised Cazan’s production for being “naturalistic, focused and unfussy, true to… Continue reading Ken Cazan reviewed in Los Angeles Times for revival of Tobias Picker’s “Therese Raquin”
Marilyn Horne presents annual master classes at Carnegie Hall
The New York Times reviewed USC Thornton alumna Marilyn Horne’s The Song Continues at Carnegie Hall, a series of master classes that culminates in a public performance. Three young singers performed for the famed mezzo-soprano. The annual event also features a veteran singer each year. The Times noted: “After offering a few anecdotes, including a… Continue reading Marilyn Horne presents annual master classes at Carnegie Hall