Passion runs high in this program combining Lili Boulanger’s foreboding final composition, Rachmaninoff’s soulful second piano concerto, and the vibrant art gallery stroll that is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
In memoriam of Colburn alumni Liana Cohen, piano, and Dr. Ruben Cohen, violin, two music competitions and concerts have been established by their family. On March 25, the competition winners will perform in the Liana Cohen Music Festival hosted in Zipper Hall, in honor of Liana’s birthday. Richard Schwab, Ruben’s violin teacher, will speak prior to the students performing and receiving awards. The Cohen family’s purpose for the competitions and concerts is to encourage youth to study classical music.
Pianist Jon Kimura Parker leads an in-depth master class with Colburn students, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning processes. Jon Kimura Parker, known as a versatile and energetic pianist, is a founding member of the Montrose Trio and a sought-after soloist.
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Gloria Cheng presents “Looking Above,” with music by two recently departed local friends William Kraft and Mike Lang, the concert premiere of film composer Michael Giacchino’s Sonata in Darkness, performed by Gloria on the blockbuster movie The Batman, an unpublished score by Pierre Boulez written specially for Gloria’s wedding, jazz-suffused works by James Newton and Nicolai Kapustin, a stirring paean to planet Earth by Illinois-based Stephen Andrew Taylor, and two Valsa Choro (“crying waltzes”) by Brazilian composer Adelaide Pereira da Silva.
Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series. This performance will be livestreamed.
Music Academy students show off their talents in this intimate recital series featuring a delightful mix of repertoire. This performance will be livestreamed.
Jon Kimura Parker, known as a versatile and energetic pianist, is a founding member of the Montrose Trio and a sought-after soloist. His program features dynamic chamber works by Khachaturian, Poulenc, Brahms, and more. This performance will be livestreamed.
Young performers in the orchestra, choir, and dance programs join forces for this favorite annual event. This year’s program features works by Mozart, Barber, and Rossini as well as selections from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, and Adrian Dunn’s Redemption.
Experience the award-winning talent of the Sonarsix Sextet, Bronze Medalists in the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, in this free performance in the Colburn Café.
Experience Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece Music for 18 Musicians. This driving work features a unique blend of instruments, from violin and cello to vocalists, marimba, and multiple pianos. This performance will be livestreamed.
Enjoy a lively performance of works that highlight the French Baroque and its stylistic language. The program includes pieces by Couperin, Leclair, Telemann, Le Roux, and Rebel. This performance will be livestreamed.
Led by Maestro James Conlon, students from the Colburn Conservatory of Music perform works by Korngold, Schoenberg, and Schreker.
Led by Maestro James Conlon, students from the Colburn Conservatory of Music perform works by Korngold, Schoenberg, and Zemlinsky.
James Conlon leads the Colburn Orchestra in works by composers who were nearly buried by the Nazi regime. Following the concert, Maestro Conlon signs copies of the Shapeshifter album, featuring the music of Erwin Schulhoff. This performance will be livestreamed.
Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series. This performance will be livestreamed.
Violinist Philip Setzer leads an in-depth master class with Colburn students, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning processes. Philip Setzer is a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet and an in-demand educator.
Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated performances with friends and students. This concert features works by Decruck, Yoshimatsu, Piazzolla, and more.
This elite conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented young musicians brings to life rich programs of orchestral works. This program includes works by Mozart, Mercandante, Sarasate, and Tchaikovsky. This performance will be livestreamed.
Sooyun Kim, Ben Goldscheider, Jonathan Swensen, Irina Zahharenkova perform.
The Celebrate Colburn Gala marks each year with a spectacular performance, delectable hospitality, and joyful comradery among patrons, artists, and students. Please join us for this festive evening which will feature the Colburn Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Stéphane Denève on the stage of Walt Disney Concert Hall with a program of classical favorites. Before the concert, enjoy the company of like-minded friends and philanthropists for an elegant reception and Sunday supper on the Colburn Plaza.
This concert of musical poetry features folklore and fancy. Two tone poems tell the stories of Don Juan and Peruvian spirits while a waltzing ballet from Ravel and Korngold’s soaring violin concert evoke feelings of romance and whimsy.
With Mykael and Yulia Ayrapetyan, piano. For the first time in the history of Armenia, the works of 24 Armenian composers will be performed in one concert. United States and World premieres.
The LLS Orchestra make their Zipper Hall debut with a program which includes two iconic pieces of music: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, a timeless masterpiece that’s sure to stir your emotions; and Gershwin/Grofè Rhapsody in Blue, a stunning composition that captures the energy and spirit of America.
With this eclectic program, the SAKURA Cello Quintet explore the many facets of night—from comfort to terror, haunting loneliness to beguiling sensuality—through the works of Fauré, Falla, Myers, Crockett, Janacek, Schubert, Debussy, and Chick Corea. This event has reached capacity. Walk-up patrons without tickets will be asked to wait in the standby line and allowed into the hall 10 minutes before the show if space is available.
Student creativity takes center stage as Colburn Dance Academy artists present a program of their original solos, duets, and full group pieces. Student choreographers designed every aspect of the performances, including the costumes, music, and lighting. Genres range from pure classicism to contemporary and everything in between. This performance will be livestreamed.
Enjoy coffee and conversation at our monthly pop-ups. Learn more about events and resources on campus and meet others in the Colburn community.
Years of dedicated practice and performance culminate in a dazzling display by graduating students. This performance will be livestreamed.
Led by Maxim Eshkenazy, the Community School youth orchestra presents a rich program of varied work.
Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated performances with friends and students. This concert features works by Hoffman, Ewazen, Hindemith, and more.
Led by Maxim Eshkenazy, the Community School sinfonietta presents a rich program of varied work.
Join us as we confer degrees at the Conservatory of Music’s 2023 Commencement. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by violinist and Colburn School alumna Anne Akiko Meyers.
This May, ensembles from across the School will be competing in the renowned Fischoff Competition Chamber Music Competition, representing the Community School of Performing Arts and the Music Academy. Join us for a special preview of the works they’ll perform at the competition.
Join us as we celebrate the Community School of Performing Arts’ graduating high school seniors. The event will feature student performances and remarks.
Led by Adrian Dunn, the Community School’s choral program presents an afternoon of vibrant works for voice. Please note: the event time for this performance has changed.