Mozart is coming back to life in the Opera Program's newest show, "The Magic Flute." The 18th-century opera opens Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m in Smothers Theatre.In the opera, Prince Tamino, played by senior Vocal Performance major John Silva, is tasked with saving the Queen of the Night's daughter Pamina from the high priest Sarastro. Alongside Papageno, a quirky bird … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘The Magic Flute’ Opera Teaches Peace and Resilience
Orchestra
Spend an Evening With the L.A. Philharmonic
The Los Angeles Philharmonic plays orchestral symphonies for the audience at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Phil performed two major movements throughout the show with a 15 minute intermission. Photo by Emily Chase The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra hosted audiences from far and wide for a night of musical escape. The performance ran from Thursday, … [Read more...] about Spend an Evening With the L.A. Philharmonic
Classic Albums Live Rocks Smothers Theatre with ‘Let It Be’
Nine members of Classic Albums Live showcased Let it Be Sept. 8. They had a variety of instruments on stage including acoustic and electric guitars, piano, synthesizers, trumpet, saxophone, violin, cello and drums. Photo by Lucian Himes Orchestra group Classic Albums Live performed songs from The Beatles' album "Let It Be" in Smothers Theatre on Sept. 8. Classic Albums Live … [Read more...] about Classic Albums Live Rocks Smothers Theatre with ‘Let It Be’
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
Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound
Photos by Sherry YangGreat waves of sounds and harmonies filled Smothers Theatre on Thurs. Oct. 19, when the Pepperdine Orchestra performed with the Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra and internationally renowned pianist Rufus Choi. Under the direction of conductor Tony Cason, they performed pieces from Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig von Beethoven and the lesser known Jean … [Read more...] about Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound
