Grand Performances and the Colburn School present a program exploring connections across eras of classical music, cultures, and traditions. Familiar works are paired with music by composers whose contributions have often received less attention in the standard classical repertoire. The program will take place on Thursday, August 6th at 6 pm at the Spiral Court at the California Plaza.
The program includes music by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a major composer and violinist of the Classical era; Johann Sebastian Bach; and Reena Esmail, whose work draws on both Western classical and Indian musical traditions. Piano trio selections by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Erich Wolfgang Korngold show different approaches to the Romantic tradition. At the same time, Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion brings the musical language of Argentine tango into the chamber ensemble.
Together, these works show how composers build on shared forms and traditions while also bringing distinct cultural and personal perspectives to the table. Music will be conducted and performed by students and alumni of The Colburn School.
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Suraj Partha
Suraj Partha is an on-air host at Classical California KUSC (91.5FM), the most listened-to public classical music station in the U.S. He hosts overnight broadcasts and the concert series In the Halls of Thornton, and wrote and narrated the special Friendship and Harmony: Asian and Pacific Americans in Classical Music.
Originally from Memphis, Suraj studied piano, drums, and voice before moving to Los Angeles as a teen to pursue acting. His screen credits include Ender’s Game, Modern Family, Master of None, and most recently, Hulu’s Miguel Wants to Fight.
He holds a degree in Jazz Studies from USC’s Thornton School of Music, where he studied with legendary drummer Peter Erskine. There, Suraj discovered his passion for storytelling through and about music—a path he now continues on the airwaves.
Adam Millstein
Adam Millstein is a violinist who is developing a multifaceted career as a performer, lecturer, and music curator with a passion for uncovering overlooked masterpieces of the 20th century. He is currently pursuing his DMA at UCLA in violin performance studying with Varty Manouelian and Movses Pogossian.
Millstein believes strongly in educating performers and audiences about Music Restored. He has performed lecture recitals across the United States and abroad, notably at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Los Angeles Holocaust Museum, USC Max Kade Institute, Colburn School,
and Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Italy. He has been invited to guest lecture at Arizona State University on three different occasions as well as Northern Arizona University and UCLA as part of the Milken Center’s annual musical conference.
Hye Jin Park
Hye Jin Park, Artist Diploma candidate at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles under Fabio Bidini, is celebrated for her musical sensitivity and artistry. She approaches music as a powerful channel to connect with audiences, bringing each composer’s intentions to life with clarity and subtlety.
Ms. Park’s musical journey has taken her to stages across the United States, Europe, and Asia. She has recorded works by Amy Beach and Mozart, which will be released on Naxos.
Jeffrey Ho
Jeffrey Ho is a cellist from Santa Monica, California. He teaches and performs with schools and ensembles in the Southern California region. Jeffrey taught chamber music at the Crossroads School of the Arts and the Colburn Chamber Music Intensive.
He regularly performs with the Pacific Symphony and San Diego Symphony orchestra. Jeffrey previously attended USC Thornton School of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently pursuing his doctorate of musical arts degree at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, studying under Ben Hong.
This performance is supported in part by a generous grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
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