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Brahms' Requiem

Granada Theatre

April concert 2025

Colburn School

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Music Academy of the West

City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Twenty-six years after his March 1999 appearance in Masterseries, celebrated pianist Yefim Bronfman returns to the series with a program of pianistic fireworks. Bronfman, who immigrated from the Soviet Union to Israel and later the United States, honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music, where he is now a staff member. (He performed with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra for CAMA in May 2023.) Renowned for his technical brilliance and profound musicality, Bronfman has built a distinguished international career featuring collaborations with the world’s premier orchestras. His artistry has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Avery Fisher Prize and a Grammy® for his recording of Bartók’s three piano concertos with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Yefim Bronfman

Lobero Theatre

The Chineke! Orchestra, whose motto is “championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music,” is one of Britain’s most exciting new orchestras. It was founded in London in 2015 by double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE to provide career opportunities at the highest level for Black and ethnically diverse classical musicians in the UK and Europe. They are currently a Resident Orchestra at London’s Southbank Centre, and their 2023 BBC Proms concert at the Royal Albert Hall featured musicians from 40 different countries. They have performed to great critical acclaim at leading European festivals such as the Lucerne and Edinburgh Festivals, as well as in the US and Canada. Zimbabwean-born conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni, Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies and Contemporary Music at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, is widely sought after by top orchestras around the globe for his depth of approach, interpretive imagination, and expressivity. For its Santa Barbara debut, the Chineke! Orchestra presents an evening of compelling works by Black composers, and Franz Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat featuring Aaron Azunda Akugbo, a founding member of Connaught Brass.

Chineke! Orchestra

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

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A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, Humans 2.0 is next-level circus by the Australian contemporary troupe Circa. Created by the visionary Yaron Lifschitz, this innovative new work delivers tightly-woven choreography that is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human. Bathed in an ever-changing palette of dramatic, expressive lighting, 10 phenomenally athletic performers build and dismantle intricate human towers, leap into one another’s arms and push their physical limits to previously unimagined extremes. Their explosively kinetic interaction is “so remarkable as to almost defy description” (The Guardian U.K.).

Circa Humans 2.0

Twenty-six years after his March 1999 appearance in Masterseries, celebrated pianist Yefim Bronfman returns to the series with a program of pianistic fireworks. Bronfman, who immigrated from the Soviet Union to Israel and later the United States, honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music, where he is now a staff member. (He performed with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra for CAMA

Yefim Bronfman, piano

One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity for over 50 years. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and world beat styles while travelling throughout the globe.

Bruce Cockburn

After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Returning to his roots to curate his first ensemble piece showcasing Indian classical dance, choreographer Akram Khan shares the stage with six renowned dancers and seven live musicians. Evoking our civilization’s collective memories, GIGENIS represents not just a performance but a profound statement – a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world. Arts & Lectures joins the Grand Théâtre de Provence, Paris' Theatre des Champs-Elysées, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., The Joyce Theater in New York and Sadler’s Wells in London in presenting this exclusive engagement.

Akram Khan

Experience “an American cultural treasure” (Chicago Sun-Times) as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its unique blend of contemporary and classic movement to the stage. Showcasing a dazzling range of cultural influences and choreographic styles, the Ailey dancers merge virtuosic technique, palpable passion and “exquisite athleticism” (The Washington Post)  into an irresistible stream of creative movement. The groundbreaking company returns with two

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

It was a work Brahms labored over for a dozen years.  Consoled by the psalms, the gospels, and the prophets, he set their words to his music.  Music that would be his grandest.  Perhaps even his greatest.  Nir Kabaretti is joined by area choruses for Brahms’ poetic settings from the Bible, “A German Requiem.”   Plus, the haunting Rückert songs by Gustav Mahler.

The Lobero is thrilled to welcome back accomplished saxophonist Derek Douget for the Brubeck Jazz Residency Program. Derek and his collaborators are scheduled to embark on a busy week-long tour across Santa Barbara, providing customized in-classroom instruction to jazz students from junior high through college. Douget will then cap off the week with a performance at the Lobero on Saturday evening and will be joined on stage by Ashlin Parker (trumpet), Victor Atkins, (piano), Jason Stewart (bass), and Adonis Rose (drums).

The Derek Douget Band

Jake Smith – singer, songwriter, guitarist and sole charter member of The White Buffalo – has built a powerful body of work that marks him as a genuine original. The California-bred artist writes timeless, vividly detailed character studies, tapping into the emotional lives of various misfits, outsiders, and troubled souls with insight and compassion. His songwriting is matched by his rough-hewn, deeply expressive voice, and by his distinctive instrumental arrangements, which are simultaneously intimate and epic. Smith’s songs, and The White Buffalo’s recordings, have struck a responsive chord with a large and diverse fan base, and won praise from critics across the media spectrum.

The White Buffalo

“OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” returns! This esteemed ensemble of Family & Friends brings the iconic sounds of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s timeless repertoire back to life with an unforgettable performance. Also featuring stunning imagery and personal stories from legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz.

The remarkable lineup includes Steve Postell (guitarist & musical director, David Crosby & The Immediate Family), Chris Pierce (handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour), Jeff Pevar (lead guitar, David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh), Teresa James (vocals & piano, The Rhythm Tramps), Ted Russell Kamp (bass, Shooter Jennings), and Craig Macintyre (drums, Goo Goo Dolls, Josh Groban).

OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY

Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of more than seventy-five amateur musicians (ages 40-90+) with a mission to provide free concerts for the greater Santa Barbara community. Their FREE Spring Concert will kick off the band’s 30th Anniversary celebration year with surprise guests and memories of past performances. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of thrilling symphonic band music with a salute to the past, and a glimpse into the future. Featured pieces on the program span band classics from Gustav Holst and Sousa, to the upbeat swing of Dave Brubeck and the stirring film music from the hit film Top Gun. Dynamic director Dr. Paul Mori brings enthusiasm, charisma and energy to the podium.

Prime Time Band

In our ‘Journey through Jazz!’ residency program, students are taken on a musical and narrative trek from early Dixieland to today’s Fusion jazz, while learning basic singing and performance skills, jazz terms, American jazz history, and ethnic/music diversity. The residency closes with a school assembly and performance, and a FREE public performance at the historic Lobero Theatre.

Journey Through Jazz

Please join us for the feel-good event of the year—AHA!’s Sing It Out! A dozen teen performers take to the stage and bust out a solo song backed by a live band—truly a process of transformation. They learn to overcome fears and individual challenges and also learn to support their peers, accept support from peers and trusted adult facilitators and coaches, and to stand tall and sing their hearts open in the face of fear.

Sing It Out!

Old Spanish Days – Fiesta presents 2025 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta Final Auditions.

2025 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta

Get ready to be captivated by the mesmerizing performances of SALT Contemporary Dance on April 11, 2025, at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, US. Known for their innovative choreography and dynamic performances, SALT Contemporary Dance brings a fresh perspective to the world of dance. The performance begins at 20:00, promising an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking artistry. For a sneak peek into their mesmerizing world, visit their YouTube channel at 'https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHO-y2NnTGqyjC0pyBQ4-w'. Book your tickets now at 'https://www.ticketmaster.com/karlous-miller-residency-atlanta-georgia-04-10-2025/event/0E006273F5FA42DA' and prepare to be enthralled!

Events in Santa Barbara, CA

Brahms' Requiem

Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

April concert 2025

Camerata Pacifica

Yefim Bronfman

CAMA

Chineke! Orchestra

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Circa Humans 2.0

Lobero Theatre

Yefim Bronfman, piano

Lobero Theatre

Bruce Cockburn

Lobero Theatre

Chineke! Orchestra

The Granada Theatre

The Rock Orchestra by Can...

The Granada Theatre

Akram Khan

The Granada Theatre

Alvin Ailey American Danc...

The Granada Theatre

Brahms' Requiem

The Granada Theatre

The Derek Douget Band

Lobero Theatre

The White Buffalo

Lobero Theatre

OUR HOUSE: The Music of C...

Lobero Theatre

Prime Time Band

Lobero Theatre

Journey Through Jazz

Lobero Theatre

Sing It Out!

Lobero Theatre

2025 Spirit and Junior Sp...

Lobero Theatre

Karlous Miller Residency

SALT Contemporary Dance