Arts and Music (Audio)

From the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2022 series, music director Inon Barnatan creates an ambitious program, evocatively titled “Under the Influence,” exploring the muses that seduced and inspired some of the greatest composers in musical history. This program features Pablo de Sarasate's Fantasy on Bizet’s Carmen, Op. 25, Caroline Shaw's Microfictions (West Coast première), and Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Series: "La Jolla Music Society: SummerFest" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39121]

Director Paromita Vohra joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) in a discussion of her film Partners in Crime, which dives into the world of copyright law, piracy, and the fluid nature of authorship. She dives into concepts like the cultural commons and the complicated nature of artistic value. She also details the social and economic contexts of the bazaar and the impacts of a rapidly changing economic landscape on art. They share perspectives on the diversity of people involved in the “illegal” market, the impacts of colonization and neoliberal practices, and the nuances of conflicting definitions of ownership. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39048]

The Basement Gallery is a student-run organization located in the basement of the UC Davis art department and holds shows featuring student artwork. Learn more about the organization and some of the participating artists. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39216]

Artist Vishal Jugdeo and poet vqueeram join moderator Cathy Thomas (English, UCSB) to discuss their film Does Your House Have Lions, which features a queer household of activists and academics in New Delhi living under the shadow of increasing authoritarianism. They discuss the film’s exploration of different forms of queer intimacy and propose possibilities for resistance against state violence. They also reflect on communal ideas of freedom, ways of building spaces of joy, and incorporating friendship as a method of artistic and scholarly practice. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39016]

Morgan Appel is joined by Pauline Crooks and Russell Sperling to explore the impact of California's Proposition 28 on arts education. They look back on Proposition 13's effects on education and then examine how Proposition 28 aims to revitalize arts education today and the creative economy of the future. Learn about the initiative's purpose, funding allocation, decision-making control, and accountability measures. Series: "Education Channel" [Arts and Music] [Education] [Show ID: 38929]

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus "Sacred and Sublime" concert is conducted by Arian Khaefi, and features Felix Mendelssohn’s gorgeous Violin Concerto, with soloist Ayrton Coehlo Pisco, the Young Artists Competition winner from 2021. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38419]

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus "Music of the Spheres" concert is conducted by Michael Gerdes, and features Johannes Brahms’ colossal "German Requiem," which may have been inspired by the death of his mother in 1864, a loss which caused him profound grief. This large-scale work for orchestra, chorus, and soprano and baritone soloists is performed in German, a departure from the traditional Latin. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38949]

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus "Echoes of Color" concert is conducted by Sameer Patel and features the 2021 Brenda and Steven Schick commission "When Echoes Speak," composed by Leon Joseph Littlebird & Max Wolpert, with original themes composed by Leon Joseph Littlebird. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38418]

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus Learning to Fly concert is conducted by Music Director Emeritus Steven Schick, and features Stravinsky’s energetic "Firebird Suite," a work whose premiere was so successful it catapulted the composer to international fame. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38946]

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, under the baton of Music Director Emeritus Steven Schick, presents a captivating performance of "Walking with Ghosts" by esteemed composer Mary Kouyoumdjian. This poignant composition showcases Kouyoumdjian's remarkable talent and serves as a testament to her artistic vision. As a UC San Diego alumna, Kouyoumdjian has garnered widespread acclaim for her innovative and evocative works. "Walking with Ghosts" takes listeners on a hauntingly beautiful journey, blending haunting melodies with intricate harmonies to create a sonic landscape that resonates deeply with the soul. With Schick's masterful direction and the expressive prowess of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, this performance of "Walking with Ghosts" promises to be an immersive and thought-provoking musical experience. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38947]