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A Diehard New Yorker’s Love Affair with LA

A Diehard New Yorker’s Love Affair with LA

LA-based composer Julia Adolphe discusses her career, latest works, and her late mentor Steven Stucky. Her new orchestral score and comic opera are set to premiere soon.

Women in Classical
04/01/2019
Yuval Sharon on John Cage and Crafting an American Work from a European Tradition

Yuval Sharon on John Cage and Crafting an American Work from a European Tradition

Yuval Sharon, Artistic Director of The Industry, discusses his latest project, a production of John Cage’s Europeras 1 & 2 with the LA Phil, highlighting its challenges and delights.

New Music
04/01/2019
A Sound Investment Weaves Into the Concert Hall

A Sound Investment Weaves Into the Concert Hall

Sarah Gibson's new orchestral work, warp & weft, inspired by feminist artist Miriam Schapiro, premieres with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The piece reflects the art of weaving.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
04/01/2019
Finding Grief and Comfort in Dale Trumbore’s “How to Go On”

Finding Grief and Comfort in Dale Trumbore’s “How to Go On”

LA Master Chorale performs Dale Trumbore's "How to Go On" and Maurice Duruflé's Requiem, exploring themes of grief, consolation, and human mortality through music and poetry.

New Music
04/01/2019

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