Colburn Season Brochure 2023–24

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Explore all things music and dance

colburn orchestra

Yehuda Gilad, Music Director

Colburn Conservatory of Music’s flagship ensemble brings stages to life around Southern California.

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

colburn chamber music society

Renowned guest artists are joined on stage by Conservatory of Music students and faculty for a series of intimate performances.

ensembles series

amplify artists

The careers of artists from underrepresented communities in music and dance are celebrated through on-campus residencies that include master classes, performances, panel discussions, podcast recordings, and more.

recovered voices

The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices is a unique Colburn resource that encourages greater awareness and more frequent performances of music by composers whose careers and lives were disrupted or destroyed during the years of the Nazi regime in Europe.

faculty recitals

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students.

community school of performing arts

The Community School of Performing Arts is committed to making the highest quality music education available to all. Passionate, dedicated students of all ability levels and ages come to Colburn’s campus each year to play in ensembles and to study instruments, voice, music theory, drama, and more with world-class teachers.

music academy

The Music Academy brings exceptional pre-college students from around the world to Colburn, where they take their training to the next level. Young musicians ages 12–18 balance performance, musical instruction, and academics in a comprehensive program that allows them to flourish and develop their artistry.

conservatory of music

The Conservatory of Music opened in 2003 with one goal: to train the very highest level of classical instrumental performers for careers in music. Outstanding performance opportunities; unparalleled faculty; and full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all students have allowed the Conservatory to produce dynamic young soloists, chamber groups, educators, and orchestra musicians.

trudl zipper dance institute

The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute is dedicated to developing the talent and ambitions of its students, from beginners in Youth Dance to aspiring professionals in the Dance Academy. Performers of all levels receive sequential training in ballet, modern, tap, and jazz genres in a cohesive curriculum that emphasizes the joy of dance through artistic and technical accomplishment.

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September 17

faculty recital

margaret batjer, violin; teng li, viola; clive greensmith, cello; fabio bidini, piano

Sunday, September 17 at 7 pm | Thayer Hall | Free, no tickets required Works by Grieg, Prokofiev, and Brahms

September 24

colburn chamber music society orion weiss, piano

Sunday, September 24 at 3 pm | Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30 | Subscriptions: $55, $105

A sought-after soloist with an affinity for chamber music, pianist Orion Weiss’s engaging and heartfelt performances have made him an audience favorite. He presents a 20th century-centered program of Poulenc, Turina, and Korngold with a bit of Mozart included for additional flavor.

mozart

turina

korngold

colburn event calendar

Get a complete list of performances and the most up-to-date information online at Colburn’s event calendar.

colburnschool.edu/calendar

poulenc Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano

Piano Quartet in G Minor

Círculo for Piano Trio

Piano Quintet in E Major

October 02

October 07

community event

flower: community film screening and panel discussion with producers misty copeland and leyla fayyaz

Monday, October 2 at 6 pm

Thayer Hall

Free, tickets required

Flower is an immersive experience in movement storytelling that highlights intergenerational equity in the community of Oakland, California, and demonstrates how dance can be used as a powerful tool to provoke social change. Following the screening, Lisa Ling hosts a panel discussion with producers Misty Copeland and Leyla Fayyaz.

colburn orchestra

brahms and stravinsky

Saturday, October 7 at 7 pm

Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena

Tickets: $20, $45 | Subscriptions: $55, $125

Roderick Cox, Conductor

Jason Moon, Violin

The season opens with a virtuosic performance of Brahms’s beloved violin concerto, played by the 2022 Conservatory Concerto Competition winner. This romantic masterwork is followed by Stravinsky’s primal and percussive ballet The Rite of Spring.

brahms Violin Concerto

stravinsky The Rite of Spring

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

October 14

faculty recital community school faculty showcase

Saturday, October 14 at 6 pm

Zipper Hall

Free, tickets required A rich program for a variety of instruments.

October 21 community event grand avenue arts: all access

Saturday, October 21 from 11 am–4 pm | Colburn Campus

Free, no tickets required

The LA community is invited to explore, be curious, pop in, and choose their own adventures at more than 10 participating cultural institutions on Grand Avenue.

For more Colburn Events colburnschool.edu/calendar

October 22

colburn chamber music society tine thing helseth, trumpet

Sunday, October 22 at 3 pm | Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30 | Subscriptions: $55, $105

One of today’s leading trumpet soloists, Tine Thing Helseth’s technical mastery and soulful playing make her a must-see performer. Her unique approach to programming is on full display in this concert of boisterous chamber works for brass, woodwinds, strings, and piano.

hindemith Drei Stücke for Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin, Bass, and Piano

martinů La Revue de Cuisine for Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Violin, Cello, and Piano

böhme Sextet for Trumpet and Brass Quintet

saint-saëns Septet for Piano, Trumpet, and Strings

October 26 recovered voices exiles in hollywood

October 28

Thursday, October 26 at 7 pm

Thayer Hall Free, tickets required

Conservatory of Music violinist Adam Millstein and Colburn piano faculty Dominic Cheli perform the work of composers exiled by the Nazis and discuss how that suppression shaped the sound of film music.

Other public performances of this program:

October 15 | Holocaust Museum Los Angeles

October 25 | USC’s Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies

The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices is made possible through the generous support of Marilyn Ziering.

trudl zipper dance institute see the music, hear the dance

Saturday, October 28 at 7 pm

Zipper Hall | Tickets: $25

Leading guest dance artists collaborate with Conservatory musicians in an evening that illuminates the creative process. Joined by guest artists from the Joffrey Ballet dancing iconic works from their repertoire, Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet, and Leslie Carothers, former Joffrey principal dancer and current Colburn faculty, will discuss beloved ballets.

philip glass Brass Sextet

November 04

colburn orchestra shostakovich, brahms, and ogonek

Saturday, November 4 at 8 pm | The Soraya, Northridge Free, tickets required

Esa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor Benett Tsai, Cello

In this evening of manic melodies, the frenzied energy felt in Shostakovich’s first cello concerto is paired with the dark and turbulent power of Brahms’s Symphony No. 4. The program also features a contemporary piece by Elizabeth Ogonek as part of the California Festival.

elizabeth ogonek Moondog

shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1

brahms Symphony No. 4

Presented by The Soraya | thesoraya.org

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

November 05 faculty recital tap faculty showcase

Sunday, November 5 at 5 pm | Zipper Hall Free, no tickets required Colburn’s Tap and Music Faculty join forces for a cabaret-style performance full of improvisational artistry.

November 08

conservatory of music

colburn baroque ensemble: army of generals

Wednesday, November 8 at 7 pm | Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30

Ian Pritchard, Director

The phrase ‘army of generals’ was used by the 18th century author Charles Burney to describe the splendid court orchestra at Mannheim, Germany, an orchestra coveted by Mozart. The Baroque Ensemble will perform galant orchestral music that was originally performed by this famous ensemble.

Are you inspired to sponsor a performance series, attend a Party with a Purpose, or fund student scholarships? We invite you to join us in cultivating future generations of performers, audiences, creative thinkers, and arts leaders by making a gift today.

Livestream

For more Colburn Events colburnschool.edu/calendar

November 12

colburn chamber music society

jennifer grim, flute

Sunday, November 12 at 3 pm | Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30 | Subscriptions: $55, $105

Jennifer Grim, Principal Flute of the Mozart Orchestra of New York and member of the award-winning Zéphyros Winds, is a dynamic soloist, chamber musician, and educator. Her all-contemporary program of woodwind chamber works showcases the bright, expressive sounds of the ethereal flute.

saariaho Cendres for Alto Flute, Cello, and Piano

lei liang Lakescape VIII for Flute and Vibraphone

david sanford Tatu for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon

asha srinivasan Dviraag for Flute and Cello

allison loggins-hull Hide and Seek for Piccolo, Three Flutes, and Two Alto Flutes

reena esmail The Light is the Same for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon

November 16

conservatory of music

colburn contemporary ensemble

Thursday, November 16 at 7 pm | Thayer Hall | Tickets: $15, $30

Ted Atkatz, Director

Hear original works from innovative 20th and 21st century composers in this concert highlighting contemporary music.

samuel carl adams Sundial

cage Third Construction

hindemith Kammermusik No. 1

magnus linberg Ottoni

missy mazzoli Death Valley Junction

November 19 amplify artist

kris bowers, composer and pianist

Sunday, November 19 at 3 pm

Thayer Hall

Tickets: $15, $30

Emmy Award winner Kris Bowers has scored some of the most popular films and television series this decade, including the Netflix hit Bridgerton and the Academy Award-winning films King Richard and Green Book. He presents a program of his own compositions including chamber arrangements of his famous scores.

Celebrating 25 years in Zipper Hall

Celebrating 25 years this season, Zipper Hall’s intimate atmosphere and stunning acoustics keep chamber music lovers coming back again and again. Hear why Zipper Hall is LA’s favorite hall for chamber music.

November 19

November 21

community school of performing arts orchestras in concert

Sunday, November 19 | Zipper Hall

Free, no tickets required

Led by Maxim Eshkenazy, the Community School orchestras present rich programs of varied works.

1:30 pm Colburn Chamber Orchestra

4:30 pm Colburn Sinfonietta

7:30 pm Colburn Youth Orchestra

faculty recital

fabio bidini, piano

Tuesday, November 21 at 7 pm

Thayer Hall

Free, no tickets required

A rare solo recital by Van Cliburn-winning pianist Fabio Bidini.

Over its 70 year history, the Community School of Performing Arts has turned out some of the most recognizable names in music, including Michael Tilson Thomas, Anne Akiko Meyers (left), Kris Bowers, and Danielle de Niese among many others. See a new generation of passionate and dedicated students put their training to work this season.

December 02

community school

community school of performing arts honors chamber recital

Saturday, December 2 at 7 pm | Zipper Hall Free, no tickets required

Top students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute present an evening of chamber works.

colburn event calendar

Get a complete list of performances and the most up-to-date information online at Colburn’s event calendar.

colburnschool.edu/calendar

December 03

December 04

colburn orchestra bartók,

beethoven, and rachmaninoff

Sunday, December 3 at 7 pm | Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena

Tickets: $20, $45 | Subscriptions: $55, $125

Peter Oundjian, Conductor

Nicolas Garrigues, Viola

Beethoven’s striking incidental music for Goethe’s Egmont opens this program of rich orchestral color. The somber sound of the viola then takes center stage for a chromatic concerto by Bartók, which leads into the evening’s grand finale: Rachmaninoff’s nostalgically romantic Third Symphony.

beethoven Egmont

bartók Viola Concerto

rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

December 09

faculty recital

schubertiade

Monday, December 4 at 7 pm

Thayer Hall | Free, no tickets required

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform an all-Schubert program.

December 10

community school of performing arts

winter choral concert

Saturday, December 9 at 2 pm | Zipper Hall | Free, tickets required Led by Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an afternoon of traditional works and festive songs to celebrate the season.

community school of performing arts

winter honors recital

Sunday, December 10 at 1 pm | Zipper Hall | Free, tickets required Selected through a rigorous and competitive audition process, top students from the Community School take the stage in a recital showcasing solo and chamber music.

December 10 recovered voices

shostakovich and weinberg: a journey toward hope

Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm

Thayer Hall | Tickets: $15

In response to the sold-out performance of the Shostakovich and Weinberg piano trios last season, this recital pairs the composers’ intimately connected piano quintets.

December 16

trudl zipper dance institute colburn winter dance celebration

Saturday, December 16 at 2 pm and 7 pm

Zipper Hall | Tickets: $25

Enter into the wonder of the holiday season through this festive program of music and dance, featuring performers from all of Colburn’s dance programs. A special ticketed reception in between the two programs will provide important support for the dance you love!

December 16

music academy chamber music recital

Saturday, December 16 at 5 pm

Thayer Hall

Free, no tickets required

Students from the Music Academy, which frequently produces award-winning ensembles, present an intimate program of chamber works.

December 17

music academy academy virtuosi

Sunday, December 17 at 6 pm

Zipper Hall | Tickets: $15

This elite conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented young musicians brings to life rich programs of orchestral works.

haydn Symphony No. 9

kalinnikov Serenade for Strings

warlock Capriol Suite

fanny mendelssohn String Quartet in E-flat Major

The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices is made possible through the generous support of Marilyn Ziering.

Celebrating 15 years of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute

Dance has been part of the Colburn curriculum for decades, but 15 years ago, a transformative gift gave the dance program the name we use today, honoring influential dancer, choreographer, and teacher Trudl Zipper (top left). This season, experience exuberant performances from Colburn dancers, and join us in welcoming Margaret Tracey (bottom left), Dean of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute.

January 17

15 trudl zipper dance institute

amplify artist

michael montgomery, dance master class

Wednesday, January 17 at 7 pm

Zipper Hall | Free, tickets required

Dancer and choreographer Michael Montgomery works with students in the Dance Academy in an onstage master class as part of his Amplify residency. Named on the list of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine, Montgomery has been a dancer with LINES Ballet since 2010.

January 28

colburn orchestra

mahler and goldmark

Sunday, January 28 at 3 pm | The Soraya, Northridge | Tickets: $20, $45

Yehuda Gilad, Conductor and Music Director

Ezra Shcolnik, Violin

This vibrant program opens with a colorful yet rarely-heard violin concerto by Karl Goldmark. That romantic spirit continues with Mahler’s weighty “Titan” Symphony, which takes listeners on an idyllic jaunt through nature before ending with an intense battle and ultimate victory.

goldmark Violin Concerto No. 1

mahler Symphony No. 1

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

café

Enjoy a meal at the Colburn Café before the show. Located in the Colburn Plaza, the Colburn Café is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Café offers a variety of delicious daily specials featuring classic American dishes, Mexican, Asian, and more. Sushi, salads, sandwiches, and healthy packaged food for on-the-go are also available, and the full-service Coffee Bar serves Verve Coffee and small batch Steven Smith teas, as well as treats from the Homeboy Bakery.

Order online for easy pickup or enjoy your meal onsite. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available.

For hours and menu, visit colburnschool.edu/café.

February 04

colburn chamber music society

tatjana masurenko, viola

Sunday, February 4 at 3 pm | Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30 | Subscriptions: $55, $105

The expressive playing and engaging stage presence of Colburn viola faculty member Tatjana Masurenko has led her to become one of today’s leading performers and educators. Her program of chamber works for two, four, and six violas demonstrates the incredible versatility of the instrument.

bowen Fantasie Quartet for Four Violas

juon Divertimento for Clarinet and Two Violas

turina Scène andalouse for Two Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Piano

glinka Serenade on Themes from Donizetti’s Opera “Anna Bolena”

dale Introduction and Andante for Six Violas

February 11

February 17

faculty recital

hui wu, piano

Sunday, February 11 at 1 pm | Zipper Hall

Free, no tickets required

Works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Gershwin, Lutosławski, and Bartók.

February 24

community school of performing arts choirs at colburn

celebrate black history month

Saturday, February 17 at 2 pm

Zipper Hall

Free, tickets required

Led by Adrian Dunn, the Choirs at Colburn perform joyous works for voice in celebration of Black History Month.

trudl zipper dance institute

tap fest

Saturday, February 24 at 7 pm | Zipper Hall | Tickets: $30

Stars from the world of tap dance present an inspired performance showcasing the dynamism and vitality of the art form today.

Tap Fest 2024 is generously supported by Aliza and Michael Lesser.

parties with a purpose

Gather throughout the year for unforgettable programs and exclusive parties that fund our students’ futures.

space & sound

Live, intimate performances and insightful conversations with industry experts in remarkable architectural spaces.

winter dance celebration

A festive program of dance and music featuring beloved repertoire alongside new choreography showcasing the best from Colburn faculty and students.

celebrate colburn gala

Our signature annual fundraising event featuring spectacular performances, delectable hospitality, and joyful camaraderie featuring soloists playing Mozart favorites and honoring Maestro James Conlon.

Colburn Society members receive exclusive invitations and advance access to these events and so many more. Make a gift to join the Colburn Society and keep an eye on your inbox for exciting updates throughout the season. We look forward to celebrating with you!

For more information about our events and sponsorship opportunities, contact Tara Grand at tgrand@colburnschool.edu or call 310-279-6430.

February 25

community school of performing arts orchestras in concert

Sunday, February 25 | Zipper Hall | Free, no tickets required Led by Maxim Eshkenazy, the Community School orchestras present rich programs of varied works.

1:30 pm Colburn Chamber Orchestra

4:30 pm Colburn Sinfonietta

7:30 pm Colburn Youth Orchestra

March

colburn orchestra

handel, cimarosa, and mozart

Saturday, March 2 at 7 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $20, $45

Subscriptions: $55, $125

Jeannette Sorrell, Conductor

Danielle Kim and Elvin Schlanger, Flute

This intimate concert of Baroque and Classical favorites centers around a charming and operatic double concerto for flute. Rounding out the program are selections from Handel’s regal Water Music and Mozart’s solemn 40th Symphony, one of only two he wrote in a minor key.

handel Selections from Water Music

cimarosa Concerto for Two Flutes

mozart Symphony No. 40

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

March

recovered voices

music of mario castelnuovo-tedesco and walter arlen

Friday, March 15 at 7 pm | Thayer Hall | Tickets: $15

Pre-concert talk featuring James Conlon, Harvey Sachs, and Diana Castelnuovo-Tedesco starts at 5:30 pm.

Dedicated to emigre, composer, and long-time Los Angeles resident Walter Arlen, this program features premieres of works by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Walter Arlen, who both fled fascism and artistic repression in Europe and made their home in Los Angeles. Special guests will discuss the life-defining challenges European artists faced in the 1930s and 40s and what must be done today to keep their work alive.

The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices is made possible through the support of the Ziering Family, and special performance support is provided by the Amron-Sutherland Fund for Young Pianists.

Celebrating 20 years of the Conservatory

This year the Conservatory celebrates our extraordinary artist faculty and 20 years of producing the finest orchestral musicians, chamber players, soloists, and recording artists. Hear the stars of tomorrow on stage at Colburn.

colburn event calendar

Get a complete list of performances and the most up-to-date information online at Colburn’s event calendar.

colburnschool.edu/calendar

Are you inspired to sponsor a performance series, attend a Party with a Purpose, or fund student scholarships? We invite you to join us in cultivating future generations of performers, audiences, creative thinkers, and arts leaders by making a gift today.

March 16

March 17

community school of performing arts collaboration concert

Saturday, March 16 at 6 pm | Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena | Tickets: $10 Young performers in the orchestra, choir, and dance programs join forces for this favorite annual event.

faculty recital andrew bain, horn

Sunday, March 17 at 5 pm

Thayer Hall Free, no tickets required

LA Phil Prinicpal Horn Andrew Bain performs works including Brahms’s Horn Trio.

March 23

trudl zipper dance institute counterpointe

Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $25

Music Academy and Dance Academy students perform celebrated choreography paired with musical masterworks.

Livestream

March 24

colburn orchestra prokofiev, shostakovich, and salonen

Sunday, March 24 at 7 pm

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown LA Tickets: $17–$51

Lionel Bringuier, Conductor Bogang Hwang, Piano

In a program of grandeur fitting for Walt Disney Concert Hall, two monumental 20th century works take centerstage: Prokofiev’s powerful Second Piano Concerto and Shostakovich’s crowd-pleasing Fifth Symphony. A fast-paced work by Colburn’s Director of Conducting opens the concert. Presented by the LA Phil.

esa-pekka salonen Helix

prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2

shostakovich Symphony No. 5

The Colburn Orchestra is generously underwritten by Eva and Marc Stern.

April 04

faculty recital ian pritchard, harpsichord tatjana masurenko, viola d’amore

Thursday, April 4 at 7 pm

Thayer Hall | Free, no tickets required

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear viola d’amore and harpsichord works by Vivaldi, Bach, Rameau, Milandre, Stamitz, and Arne.

Your Support Matters

Your generous contribution will not only help fund this season’s performances, but also student scholarships, exceptional faculty, and greater accessibility to the arts through subsidized ticket costs for numerous performances throughout the year. colburnschool.edu/give

April 07

April 10

parties with a purpose celebrate colburn gala

Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 am

Zipper Hall

Honoring James Conlon, Conductor

This season’s gala will be a mid-day brunch affair, including an inspired performance in Zipper Hall under the baton of Maestro James Conlon.

April 14

conservatory of music

colburn contemporary ensemble

Wednesday, April 10 at 7 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30

Ted Atkatz, Director

Hear original works from innovative 20th and 21st century composers in this performance highlighting contemporary music.

colburn chamber music society

arnaud sussmann, violin

Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15, $30

Subscriptions: $55, $105

Arnaud Sussmann is a violinist with a unique sound and a passion for chamber music. An in-demand soloist who appears regularly with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, he takes the Colburn stage for a program blending classic and contemporary.

andrew

haydn String Quartet in G Major Op. 76, No. 1

krása Tanec (Dance) for String Trio

norman Gran Turismo for Violin Octet

dohnányi Sextet in C Major for Clarinet, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano

exceptional music and dance education for all ages

trudl zipper dance institute

Led by a renowned faculty made up of some of the most exceptional former professional dancers in the industry, the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute is dedicated to developing the individual gifts and talents of each of our students, from pre-school children to pre-professional dancers in our Dance Academy. We provide world-class training in ballet, tap, modern, and jazz for students of all levels of experience, from age 4 to adult.

Discover our programs at colburnschool.edu/dance.

community school of performing arts

The Community School is committed to making the highest quality music education available to all. Passionate, dedicated students of all ability levels and ages can study instruments, voice, music theory, musical theatre, and more with our world-class faculty. Early childhood music programs from ages 7 months–5 years introduce children to the wonders of the performing arts, and private lessons, group classes, and ensemble programs are available from age 5 through to adult, for all levels of experience. Find the program for you at colburnschool.edu/cspa.

April 18

conservatory of music colburn baroque ensemble: bach’s brandenburg concertos

Thursday, April 18 at 7 pm

Thayer Hall

Tickets: $15, $30

Ian Pritchard, Director

The Baroque Ensemble presents Bach’s famous Brandenburg Concertos in their entirety. Bach’s kaleidoscopic scoring allows Colburn’s talented students to shine in multiple solo roles, and the intimate space of Thayer Hall will facilitate a performance of these beloved works with their original, leaner instrumental forces.

April 20

trudl zipper dance institute student choreography showcase

Saturday, April 20 at 6 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $25

Student creativity takes center stage as Colburn Dance Academy artists present a program of their original works.

April 21

music academy academy virtuosi

Sunday, April 21 at 6 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $15

This elite conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented young musicians brings to life rich programs of orchestral works. This concert includes performances by winners of the Music Academy Concerto Competition. Livestream

For more Colburn Events colburnschool.edu/calendar

Celebrating Music Academy Students

The Music Academy trains exceptional international young musicians from around the world, including the award-winning Olive Trio (top left) which brought home the Gold Medal from the 2022 Fischoff Competition. Experience the inspired performances of young artists like these throughout the year.

April 27

music academy

two-piano performance

Saturday, April 27 at 5 pm

Thayer Hall

Free, no tickets required

Music Academy students perform thrilling works for two pianos in this year-end concert.

colburn event calendar

Get a complete list of performances and the most up-to-date information online at Colburn’s event calendar.

colburnschool.edu/calendar

music academy

Livestream

April 27

colburn orchestra concerto forum

Saturday, April 27 at 8 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $20, $45

Subscriptions: $55, $125

Under the baton of conductor Elias Brown, soloists from the Conservatory perform concerto movements with the Colburn Orchestra.

April 28

May 04

community school of performing arts orchestras in concert

Sunday, April 28 | Zipper Hall

Free, no tickets required

Led by Maxim Eshkenazy, the Community School orchestras present rich programs of varied works.

1:30 pm Colburn Chamber Orchestra

4:30 pm Colburn Sinfonietta

7:30 pm Colburn Youth Orchestra

community school of performing arts

spring choral concert

Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm

Zipper Hall

Free, tickets required

Led by Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an afternoon of vibrant works for voice.

Are you inspired to sponsor a performance series, attend a Party with a Purpose, or fund student scholarships? We invite you to join us in cultivating future generations of performers, audiences, creative thinkers, and arts leaders by making a gift today.

May 04 05

music academy senior recitals

Saturday, May 4 at 5 pm

Thayer Hall

Free, no tickets required

Sunday, May 5 at 5 pm

Thayer Hall

Free, no tickets required

Years of dedicated practice and performance culminate in a dazzling display by graduating students.

May 18

community school of performing arts year-end chamber recitals

Saturday, May 18 at 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm

Thayer Hall | Free, no tickets required

Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute perform dazzling chamber works to close out the year.

May 18

trudl zipper dance institute

spring tapworks

Saturday, May 18 at 6 pm

Zipper Hall

Tickets: $25

Colburn’s talented tap students show off their skills in this vibrant spring showcase.

making this season possible Philanthropy provides 77% of our operating costs, which advance exceptional education and transformational performing arts experiences for students and patrons of all ages.

77%

of the School’s operating budget is made possible through philanthropy

Simply put, without philanthropy, the classrooms are silent, stages are dark, and audiences empty. The joyful activity that happens every day on campus here at Colburn, and culminates in the performances celebrated here in this brochure—and many more—needs your support.

From tuning pianos to providing pointe shoes, every contribution increases the reach of our mission to provide the highest quality performing arts education at all levels of development, regardless of financial barriers.

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Photo: Lang Lang leads a master class in Zipper Hall

May 19

June 17–22

community school of performing arts mcallister honors recital

Sunday, May 19 at 1 pm Zipper Hall

Free, tickets required

Selected through a rigorous and competitive audition process, top students from the Community School take the stage in a recital showcasing solo and chamber music.

primrose international viola competition

June 17–22 | Zipper Hall

Co-presented by the Colburn School and the American Viola Society

One of the most renowned string instrument competitions in the world, the Primrose International Viola Competition has a reputation for identifying the talent of tomorrow.

Don’t miss this chance to see the world’s most promising young violists perform on the stage of Zipper Hall. Tickets on sale in early 2024.

primrosecompetition.org

June 01

trudl zipper dance institute

colburn spring dance festival

Saturday, June 1 at 2 pm and 7 pm

Luckman Theatre at Cal State LA

Tickets: $25

Colburn Dance students of all ages close the year with a celebratory program featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

Celebrating 25 years on Grand Avenue, the Colburn School has been a driving force in the revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles. Soon, we will begin building a remarkable Frank Gehry-designed building in the cultural heart of LA. The 1,000-seat Terri and Jerry Kohl Hall along with state-of-the-art dance studios and performance spaces will be a destination for the world’s greatest performers and enthusiastic audiences. Imagine, with us, the next generation of the performing arts in Los Angeles.

Learn more colburnschool.edu/future

Rendering of Terri and Jerry Kohl Hall, with acoustics by Nagata Acoustics

student recitals

Colburn’s talented young artists regularly perform solo and chamber music showcases throughout the year, both on campus and around LA. Browse the schedule below and join us for a free concert!

performance forum

Thursdays at 11:30 am | Thayer Hall

Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series.

September 7, 14, 21, and 28

October 5, 19, and 26

November 2, 9, 16, and 30

January 25

February 1, 8, and 29

March 14, 21, and 28

April 4, 11, 18, and 25

music academy young artist performance

Saturdays at 5 pm | Thayer Hall

Music Academy students show off their talents in this intimate recital series featuring a delightful mix of repertoire.

September 16, 30

October 7, 21, and 28

November 11

December 2 and 9

February 3, 10, and 24

March 2, 23, and 30

April 13 and 20

chamber forum

Thayer Hall

Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series.

Tuesday, October 24 at 2 pm

Friday, November 10 at 2 pm

Tuesday, December 5 at 2 pm

Friday, February 9 at 2 pm

Friday, March 15 at 2 pm

Friday, April 19 at 2 pm

colburn @ st. paul

Saturdays at 8 pm

Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

10750 Ohio Avenue, Westwood

Talented ensembles from the Conservatory of Music play programs of beloved chamber works.

September 30

October 28

November 18

February 17

March 16

April 20

master classes

An insider’s look at performance preparation, master classes offer a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning processes. Celebrated guest artists coach students from across the school in programs open to the public.

Orion Weiss, Piano

Monday, September 18 at 4 pm

Thayer Hall

Orion Weiss, Chamber Music

Thursday, September 21 at 4 pm

Thayer Hall

Lisa Batiashvili, Violin

Gautier Capucon, Cello

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Piano

Thursday, October 12 at 11 am

Thayer Hall

Tine Thing Helseth, Trumpet

Thursday, October 19 at 4 pm

Thayer Hall

Augustin Hadelich, Violin*

Friday, October 20 at 11 am

Thayer Hall

Stephen Kovacevich, Piano

Tuesday, October 31 at 1 pm

Thayer Hall

All master classes are free to watch, but some may require a ticket to attend.

* Artist appearances courtesy of LACO

Jennifer Koh, Violin*

Wednesday, November 8 at 11 am

Thayer Hall

Jennifer Grim, Flute

Friday, November 10 at 4 pm

Thayer Hall

Jae-Hyuck Cho, Piano

Tuesday, November 21 at 1 pm

Mayman Hall

Steven Isserlis, Cello

Monday, November 27 at 11 am and 4 pm

Zipper Hall

Christian Tetzlaff, Violin*

Friday, December 8 at 11 am

Zipper Hall

Arnaud Sussmann, Violin

Monday, April 8 at 4 pm

Thayer Hall

Arnaud Sussmann, Chamber Music

Thursday, April 11 at 4 pm

Thayer Hall

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