Classical community
Classical music is sort of family, complete with love, dysfunction and a culture all their own. Let’s have a piece of pie and talk about that.
With a single award, the GRAMMYs just honored a whole lotta people in the Southland
The LA Phil, LA Master Chorale, Pacific Chorale, LA Children’s Chorus and National Children’s Chorus are having a very exciting night.
Remembering the Beast and his human
On this day, we remember what would have been the 99th birthday of one of our most memorable Listers, John Ersatzen, a bass who was one of our early members and most vocal champions. “Jack” was a warm, big-hearted guy who loved to sing and also loved his other passion: his pooch. He had the … Read more
New season announced for LA Master Chorale
Season announcement for 2022-23 from Pacific Opera Project
LAMC mixes it up with “Handel / Pärt”
It was good to be back at Walt Disney Concert Hall last Sunday, and with a house that looked about 3/4 full, it seems plenty of other folks were glad to be there for the LA Master Chorale, as well. Starting the concert with “Prayer for Ukraine” by Mykola Lysenko, in a rich and evocative … Read more
Three honored in 2022 Stern awards at LA Opera
Season announcement for 2022-23 from Pacific Opera Project
Thoughts on disruption
It’s been a very big week for SoCal arts, with both happy and sad news aplenty. But we’re used to some shaking, right? The Colburn School announced a mammoth $350 million expansion with the help of some architect named Frank Gehry (oh yeah, he’s that guy who likes silver buildings…). Long Beach Opera canceled their … Read more
Long Beach Opera cancels ‘Stimmung’ amid organizational strife
Long Beach Opera has canceled all performances of the upcoming ‘STIMMUNG’, amid controversy and staff resignations. We share their official statement and wish everyone involved the best.
Youth choir tapped by Long Beach arts council to create new fest
Season announcement for 2022-23 from Pacific Opera Project
Annual event celebrates community around art and science
Press release from San Diego outlines “Life Sciences Night” coming on March 29, 2022, around a performance of Gounod’s ‘Roméo et Juiette’.