'Exploring (G)Earbox: John Adams at 70': A detailed examination of America's groundbreaking musical genius
UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music is hosting a special event on March 4, 2016, as part of the Dobrow Series. The daylong symposium, titled "Inside the (G)Earbox: John Adams @ 70," will take place at Schoenberg Hall and promises to be a fascinating exploration of the works and process of renowned composer John Adams.
The program, made possible by the David and Irmgard Dobrow Fund, features a pair of concerts with performances of Adams' chamber works. These concerts will showcase a variety of compositions, including "Phrygian Gates" and "Hallelujah Junction," performed by Grammy-winning pianist Gloria Cheng and Grant Gershon. Sarah Cahill, a pianist praised by the New York Times as "fiercely gifted," will also perform "China Gates."
In addition to the concerts, the symposium includes scholarly presentations offering insights into Adams' work. Notable speakers include Alice Miller Cotter, a well-known Adams' scholar, who will lead the afternoon panel discussion. Other panelists include Kyle Gann of the Village Voice and Robert Hurwitz, president of Nonesuch Records.
A pre-concert lecture at 7:15 p.m. and a concert at 8 p.m. are also part of the program. The symposium is a joint venture between the departments of music and musicology at UCLA, with additional support provided by the Hugo Davise Fund for Contemporary Music of the UCLA Music Library and the UCLA Arts Initiative.
General admission tickets for the public cost $15, and tickets for UCLA faculty and staff with valid UCLA ID cost $10. UCLA students are admitted free with valid UCLA ID. Tickets may be purchased at the door, by calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-825-2101, or online.
Schoenberg Hall is a well-known venue for classical and contemporary music performances, and this event promises to be no exception. For the most accurate and current information on John Adams-related events at Schoenberg Hall, including ticketing and performers, we recommend checking UCLA’s official music department website or event calendar directly.
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