The nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards were announced earlier today (Nov. 23) by the Recording Academy with several CalArtians among the 86 categories, including John Luther Adams (Music BFA…
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EventJuly 26 - 30, 2017
The largest-ever concert series devoted entirely to the music of renowned composer John Luther Adams (Music BFA 73) takes place this week (July 26-July 30). Hosted by SFJAZZ, the festival takes…
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EventFebruary 23, 2016
Tomorrow (Feb. 23), pianist and CalArts faculty Vicki Ray presents a program at Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) exploring the four classical elements (earth, air, fire and water). The…
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EventJune 10 - 14, 2015
Above: The trailer for the 69th Ojai Music Festival. This week (June 10-14), Ojai, Calif., hosts the 69th Annual Ojai Music Festival. A number of CalArts musicians are performing at the “adventurous…
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The 57th Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced on Dec. 5. Among the nominees are CalArtians John Luther Adams (Music BFA 73) and the LA-based percussion ensemble, Partch. Named for…
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Composer and CalArts alumnus John Luther Adams (Music BFA 73) was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Music and its accompanying $10,000 award on Monday (April 14) for his orchestral…
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Composer and CalArts alumnus John Luther Adams’ (Music BFA 73) latest work, a 42-minute opus for large orchestra, Become Ocean, premiered at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra on June 20. The work’s…
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EventJune 6 - 9, 2013
This week (June 6-9), the 67th Ojai Music Festival returns to Ojai, Calif., to celebrate the music of American mavericks John Cage, Lou Harrison, Terry Riley, Henry Cowell, Charles Ives…
Continue reading »Tonight (June 7), renowned Alaskan composer and CalArts alumnus John Luther Adams’ (Music BFA 73) piece, Inuksuit, gets its West Coast premiere at the 66th Ojai Music Festival in Ojai, CA. Opening…
Continue reading »The above video is a performance of “The Light Within” by the E.A.R. at REDCAT in L.A. last year. Click here if you cannot see the video. The California E.A.R….
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