Part of the California Festival, Silkroad’s newest initiative, American Railroad, illuminates the impact of African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish, and other immigrant communities on the creation of the US Transcontinental Railroad and connecting railways in North America.
The San Diego Symphony presents an evening of magnificent music, starting with "Wake Up: A Concerto for Orchestra," a fresh composition by Grammy-nominated composer, curator, and activist Carlos Simon, specially commissioned for the event. Music Director Rafael Payare also guides an auditory and visual odyssey with Richard Wagner’s "Ring Without Words," a masterful condensation of […]
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 […]
Experience the unforgettable Coco Live-To-Film Concert, where the beloved Disney and Pixar film "Coco" is enhanced by a live performance of composer Michael Giacchino’s score by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. This heartwarming tale of a boy uncovering his family's past and the magic of music features the Academy Award-winning song “Remember Me” […]
Silkroad's latest project, American Railroad, highlights the contributions of African American, Chinese, Irish, and Native American communities in building the Transcontinental Railroad and shaping America's Westward Expansion. It draws parallels between the railroad's role in spreading diverse cultures across North America and the historical Silk Road's impact in connecting China, the Far East, and Europe.
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 […]
Mondays don't have to be hectic—they can be harmonious instead! Cygnet invites you to a sequence of cabaret-style performances featuring beloved local musical theatre talents. Every event will showcase a unique and enjoyable theme.
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.
Acclaimed cellist Alisa Weilerstein continues her groundbreaking multi-year project, FRAGMENTS, in its second installment. This inventive series merges the 36 movements of Bach's solo cello suites with 27 new commissions. These are organized into six one-hour Fragments, each combining works from five to six composers, and released over multiple seasons. The first Fragment debuted on […]
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 […]
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer, virtuosos in their respective fields of bluegrass, Indian classical, and Western classical music, unite in their latest collaboration, 'As We Speak'. Known for their improvisational skills, they effortlessly bridge diverse musical genres. This project highlights their extraordinary versatility, seamlessly blending the intricate rhythms of Indian music, the soulful […]
