Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The 2022 movie “Tár” leads to a series of controversies around its depiction of the main character, Lydia Tár. The film is a great production, yet the world presented in the film is not reality. “Tár” is about the story … [Read more...] about Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray
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Stephane Wrembel Brings the Sound of Django Reinhardt to Smothers Theatre
Five instrumentalists stand on stage in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 23. They performed a set that consisted of music from Django Reinhardt. Photos courtesy of Ron Hall "Shades of Django," a musical tribute to the late guitarist Django Reinhardt, performed a two-hour set in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 23. The event showcased how instrumental music can stand out on its own. Reinhardt … [Read more...] about Stephane Wrembel Brings the Sound of Django Reinhardt to Smothers Theatre
Bach to Normal: Orchestra Returns with a Glimpse into Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Award-winning violinist, Samuel Sun, performs a solo during the Pepperdine Orchestra's concert Sept. 30. Sun featured in the show along with award-winning violinists Jonathan Vu. Photo by Holly FoucheThe heat was on for the Pepperdine Orchestra, as they put their skills to the test, hoping their month's worth of rehearsals would help them provide the audience with a memorable … [Read more...] about Bach to Normal: Orchestra Returns with a Glimpse into Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Faith Fuels Joshua Edwards’ Music Career
Photos by Kaelin MendezJoshua Edwards, as he is professionally known, always saw music as the best kind of challenge. The senior plays the guitar, the french horn, the drums, sings and composes music. His pieces have been accepted into three major music conferences, The International Computer Music Conference and New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, Electronic Music … [Read more...] about Faith Fuels Joshua Edwards’ Music Career
Pepperdine’s Guitar Department Kicks Off Its Concert Season
Photos by Shuyue LuoPepperdine’s Classical Guitar Department students kicked off their semester of Mary Pickford-Stotsenberg Performances on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the Payson Library, filling the Surfboard Room with acoustic music. The first performer of the night, junior Joseph Hertz, began with two pieces. Then, senior Hope Mueller, junior Jonathan Pryde, freshmen Keaton … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Department Kicks Off Its Concert Season
