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Han Bin Yoon: USC Thornton Student Spotlight
Winner of the 2011 Concerto Competition at the USC Thornton School of Music, cellist Han Bin Yoon also received the inaugural Performance and Presentation Award at USC Thornton early this year.
Vocal Arts Master Class with
Jason Robert Brown
On February 10, Jason Robert Brown, USC School of Theatre faculty member and composer, leads a vocal arts master class on his own songs. Brown is the composer of numerous Broadway musicals, including Parade, Songs For a New World, and Urban Cowboy.
Introduction to the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival
Acclaimed cellist and Thornton faculty Ralph Kirshbaum is the artistic director of the 2012 Piatigorsky International Cello Festival. Watch his introduction to the festival here.
Midori named Distinguished Professor at USC
USC president C. L. Max Nikias has appointed Midori as Distinguished Professor. Midori, holder of the Jascha Heifetz Distinguished Chair in Violin, is chair of the strings department. A recent winner of the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award, she also has been named a Messenger of Peace by the United Nations.
Faculty Recital with Andrew Shulman
Faculty member Andrew Shulman, joined by pianist Bernadene Blaha, violinist Margaret Batjer and clarinetist Michele Zukovsky, will perform Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time and other works.
Single Tickets On Sale for Piatigorsky Intl. Cello Festival
In March 2012, USC Thornton and the LA Phil present the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival in partnership with The Colburn School and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. This ten-day event will bring together masters of the cello and young cellists from around the world for a unique celebration of the instrument.
Joseph Silverstein Residency
From March 29th through April 7th, 2011, internationally acclaimed conductor and violinist Joseph Silverstein came to the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music for a week of masterclasses, lectures, and performances.
Ask the Dean
As part of Classical KUSC’s Arts Alive broadcast, hosted by Gail Eichenthal and Brian Lauritzen every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. on 91.5 FM, listeners can ask questions of USC Thornton Dean Robert Cutietta and the faculty.
Events
Thornton student composers present premieres of their work in this exciting concert with the USC Thornton Symphony, led by Donald Crockett.
Thursday 02/09/2012: 7:30 PM
Jason Robert Brown, USC School of Theatre faculty member and composer, leads a vocal arts master class on his own songs.
Friday 02/10/2012: 12:00 PM
Faculty violinist Peter Marsh is joined by faculty pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald and guest artists in a concert of Bach pieces and more.
Friday 02/10/2012: 7:30 PM
News
January 13, 2012
Allen Vogel interviews The Double Reed
The magazine honors the oboe faculty's 40th season with LACO.
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January 9, 2012
Jon Burlingame Talks about the Death of Israel Baker
In the Washington Post USC faculty talks about the death of a noted violinist from the famous soundtrack of Psycho.
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January 8, 2012
Jon Burlingame Discusses Film Music in the Los Angeles Times
USC faculty discusses the 40 years of collaboration by John Williams and Steven Spielberg
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Listen to the Sounds of Thornton
Tune into Thornton Center Stage on KUSC Classical Radio, every Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
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