Classical
Camerata Pacifica
May Concert Featured Works by Duruflé and Fauré
This concert included several French works and the world premiere of a commissioned piece by composer Jake Heggie. Read story.
New York Philharmonic
CAMA’s Season Finale with the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic showed remarkable range in this concert, which included works by Dvořák, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. Read story.
The Coronation of Poppea
UCSB Opera Theatre Presents Monteverdi’s Opera
UCSB presented Monteverdi's Roman opera in a traditional production. Read story.
Orpheus and Eurydice at the Lobero Theatre April 29
Opera Santa Barbara Triumphs with an 18th-Century Classic
This production of Gluck’s opera was strong, lean, and bold. Read story.
Ventura Music Festival Features Tiempo Libre
Miami-based Tiempo Libre Brings Latin Jazz to Ventura
This year, the Ventura Music Festival ranges from classical to Latin jazz and beyond. Read story.
Joshua Bell at the Granada Theatre
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Performs All-Beethoven Program on Friday, April 27
UCSB’s Arts & Lectures sponsored this concert, which was one of the year’s best orchestral performances. Read story.
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloist Wu Wei Appeared on New Composition by Unsuk Chin Wednesday, April 18
The sheng virtuoso Wu Wei stole this show at the Granada with his remarkable performance of a new concerto. Read story.
Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Distinguished Orchestra Will Play an All-Beethoven Program April 27
Joshua Bell is on his first tour as music director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Read story.
Camerata Pacifica April 13 Concert
Two Pieces by Bright Sheng Highlight Program
Two works by contemporary composer Bright Sheng, including a world premiere, were included in this concert. Read story.
Kronos Quartet at UCSB’s Campbell Hall
Memorable All-Steve Reich Program on Thursday, April 12
The Kronos Quartet gave a memorable concert at UCSB that included Steve Reich’s new piece WTC 9/11. Read story.
Yo-Yo Ma Lecture/Performance at the Granada Theatre
UCSB’s Arts & Lectures Presented “Reflections on a Life in Music” on Thursday, April 5
The great musician gave an inspiring talk at the Granada on Thursday, April 5. Read story.
Yo-Yo Ma Reflects on a Life in Music
World-Renowned Cellist Lectures, Demonstrates at the Granada Theatre
Yo-Yo Ma will return to the Granada on Thursday, April 5, to deliver a lecture and demonstration on the topic of his life in music. Read story.
Jonathan Biss, Piano
Recital Explores Beethoven’s Shadow
Jonathan Biss is one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of Beethoven’s works for piano. Read story.
Pierre-Laurent Aimard at the Lobero Theatre
CAMA Masterseries Presents French Pianist in Recital
This recital included music by György Kurtág, Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann, and Claude Debussy. Read story.
The Marriage of Figaro at the Granada Theatre
Mozart’s Comedy Presented by Opera Santa Barbara on Friday, March 23
The Countess Almaviva gets her man in the end, but should she still want him? Read story.
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