Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, celebrated for his nostalgic, golden-age voice and likened to legendary singers by the Associated Press, returns to BroadStage in the 2023/24 Celebrity Opera Recital Series. Acclaimed for his extensive discography and performances on prominent opera, concert, and TV stages, Calleja is among today's most sought-after tenors. His recent engagements include prestigious […]
Venezuelan singer Nella, known for her rich and soulful voice, combines her country's folklore, contemporary sounds, and Andalusian influences in her Spanish-language music. She discovered her mentor and collaborator, producer and songwriter Javier Limón, while studying at Berklee College of Music. Nella's career propelled forward when she appeared in the film "Everybody Knows" with Penélope […]
In a concert produced in collaboration with the Ojai Music Festival, Vimbayi Kaziboni leads new music by California composers.
Weilerstein’s FRAGMENTS 2 weaves together Bach’s Cello Suites with newly commissioned compositions for an ambitious multisensory concert experience.
Gustavo Dudamel and Gabriela Ortiz, curator of the Pan-American Music Initiative, deepen their collaboration with a program honoring activist women. It features 'Stride' by Tania León, inspired by Susan B. Anthony, which won her the Pulitzer Prize, and Ortiz’s new ballet score, echoing the 2019 'Glitter Revolution' in Mexico City, where women protested against sexual […]
Returning after a sold-out show last year, The Takács Quartet, celebrated for their innovative programming and virtuosity, is back at BroadStage. This time, they present a compelling mix of Haydn, Beethoven, and a new piece by Los Angeles native and esteemed violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, featured in the California Festival. Ngwenyama's composition, "Flow," commissioned for the […]
In celebration of The Walt Disney Company's 100th Anniversary, The Soraya presents an official centennial retrospective, paying musical tribute to Disney's legacy of creativity. This event features carefully selected excerpts from Disney's animated film catalog and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the renowned 'Disney Vault.' Audiences will relish the opportunity to experience beloved classics revived through […]
The Verdi Chorus marks its 40th Anniversary with the special Fall 2023 Concert 40!, taking place at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on November 18 and 19. Celebrating Anne Marie Ketchum's 40 years as Artistic Director, the chorus, unique in Southern California for its focus on opera chorus music, will perform pieces from […]
In 'Lux Aeterna' (Eternal Light), a captivating work first performed by the Los Angeles Master Chorale in 1997, composer Lauridsen offers a profound and inspiring piece that ignited a global choral music revival. This masterpiece will be paired with a world premiere by renowned jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs. The performance reunites the Chorale […]
When a desperate wish on Day of the Dead reunites Diego Rivera with his wife Frida Kahlo, he jumps at the chance to seek forgiveness. The artists' paintings merge with a folklore-inspired score under the command of Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados.
Award-winning pianist Natasha Paremski will showcase her acclaimed Rachmaninoff interpretation skills in a challenging rhapsody, praised by the Chicago Tribune for its authenticity. Additionally, the Composer's Showcase will feature Patrick Harlin's 'Earthrise', inspired by the famous lunar mission photo and composed after his missed opportunity to join Elon Musk's Space X flight. This piece is […]
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer, virtuosos from distinct musical worlds of bluegrass, Indian classical, and Western classical music, unite in their latest collaboration, 'As We Speak'. Renowned for their improvisational prowess, they blend diverse musical styles effortlessly. This performance highlights their instrumental versatility, weaving together intricate Indian rhythms, deep bass grooves, and the […]
