October 2016
March 2017
José González & The Göteborg String Theory
"He cultivates an atmosphere of deep and unapologetic reflection." - NPR A deep, artful thinker whose singular approach to songwriting and sonics sets him worlds apart, José González is in a class by himself. He has a voice. He has a sound. He has a point of view. This very special concert event sees the celebrated Swedish singer-songwriter performing with the maverick, 20 strong orchestral collective Göteborg String Theory. The Göteborg ensemble’s lush arrangements and bold instrumental textures will take his unique songbook into…
Find out more »9th Annual Celebration of Nowruz at UCLA
Farhang Foundation's 9th Annual Celebration of Nowruz at our new home at UCLA's Royce Hall and Dickson Court. Event includes musical performances by Mohsen Namjoo and his Ensemble (Royce Hall), Ziba Shirazi, Daneshvar Children's Choir, Djanbazian Dance Company (Dickson Court) and much more including children's activities, dancers, a Haft Sin display and our annual Iranian Costume Parade open to children and adults of all ages.
Find out more »November 2017
AYS Presents E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial In Concert
“Phone home” and tell your friends and family: AYS is performing John Williams’ legendary score for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial live-to-picture! Led by Music Director Carlos Izcaray, AYS invites you to experience this iconic film in a new, unique way. Join music and film enthusiasts at 4 pm for a Q&A with industry leaders moderated by Jon Burlingame, with the concert and film beginning at 4:30 pm. Tickets $15, Reserve Now! Event Date: November 19, 2017 Event Time(s): 4:00 pm Q&A, 4:30 pm…
Find out more »February 2018
Family Music Adventure! (Free Concert)
A classical concert for the whole family, with selections from works by Leonard Bernstein, Charles Ives and Aaron Copland, presented as part of the “Bernstein at 100” celebration. Audiences will be guided by narration from Resident Conductor Juan Felipe Molano, in the educational tradition of Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts. Additional activities provided by the Amazing Kid Company! Buy ticket link: https://aysymphony.org/reserve-for-the-family-music-adventure/ Event Date: February 17, 2018 Event Time(s): 2pm Venue: UCLA’s Royce Hall 340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA…
Find out more »Bernstein Centennial (Free Concert)
AYS celebrates the 100th birthday of a legendary conductor, composer and musician with a Bernstein Centennial concert. This exciting program will showcase works by American composers Aaron Copland, Charles Ives and none other than “Lenny” himself! Juan Felipe Molano, resident conductor Bernstein: Divertimento Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Ives: Three Places in New England Bernstein: West Side Story Symphonic Dances Buy ticket link: https://aysymphony.org/reserve-now-for-the-bernstein-centennial-concert/ Event Date: February 17, 2018 Event Time(s): 7pm Venue: UCLA’s Royce Hall 340 Royce Drive Los Angeles,…
Find out more »March 2018
Nowruz at UCLA
Farhang Foundation presents the 10th Annual Celebration of Nowruz at UCLA! This year’s headlining musical concert will be performed by legendary Iranian artist Sima Bina and her talented ensemble at Royce Hall. The FREE outdoor celebrations at Dickson Court include: 12PM - 5PM Performances by: Mamak Khadem & The Džambo Aguševi Orchestra Parisa Daneshvar Children's Ensemble Djanbazian Dance Academy Negar Estakhr Puppet Show Arezoo Koochakan's L.A. DAF Ensemble The Firuze Dance Company by Robyn Friend 3PM The Annual Nowruz Spring Walk open to all…
Find out more »May 2018
DOJA CAT & KILO KISH + Sudan Archives
The Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA Presents: ~~ DOJA CAT ~~ ~~ KILO KISH ~~ + Sudan Archives WHERE: Royce Hall, UCLA WHEN: 8:00pm, May 24th (doors at 7:30pm) ***Pre-show Performance on the Terrace by the UCLA Afro-Cuban Ensemble at 7:00pm!!!! ***Post-show CAMPUS AFTER DARK PARTY until 12:00am!!!! 5 hours of music and activities! See you there! ;)
Find out more »November 2018
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK IN CONCERT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018, 4:00 pm Royce Hall Raiders of the Lost Ark In Concert Carlos Izcaray, Conductor John Williams: Raiders of the Lost Ark Original Score Take your friends and family on a wild ride with AYS and Indiana Jones! Maestro Izcaray will lead the orchestra in a live-to-film performance of John Williams’ iconic original score for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Experience this classic adventure in an exciting new way, as the entire movie is projected above the 100-piece AYS orchestra, performing…
Find out more »November 2022
Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre Thana Alexa, BIGYUKI & Lex Sadler
Antonio Sánchez returns to the Royce Hall stage with songs from his new Warner Brothers album SHIFT (Bad Hombre Vol. 2) which features collaborations with Trent Reznor, Kimbra, Meshell Ndegeocello, Dave Matthews and more. Recent recordings include Meridian Suite, a sociopolitical exploration featuring drums and electronica and Lines in the Sand, in which Sánchez further focuses socio-political angst into a moving tribute to every immigrant’s journey.
Find out more »January 2023
Cécile McLorin Salvant
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance presents multi-Grammy Award winner Cécile McLorin Salvant, performing songs from her Nonesuch Records debut album, Ghost Song. Ghost Song explores the many ways people can be haunted — by lingering memories, roads not taken and ghosts real and imagined. Its disquietingly evocative songs follow living souls as they confront torments of absence — some characters lament loved ones gone too soon, others are troubled by the remnants of vanished romance and still others…
Find out more »August 2023
NIYAZ: The Fourth Light, An Immersive Multimedia Experience
Niyaz is an internationally renowned musical group founded by Iranian-born, Indian-raised vocalist, composer Azam Ali and Iranian multi-instrumentalist and composer Loga Ramin Torkian. Their music blends traditional Persian and Middle Eastern sounds with contemporary electronic elements, creating a unique fusion that transcends borders and cultures. The critically-hailed and highly-anticipated stage performance of THE FOURTH LIGHT: An Immersive Multimedia Experience finally makes its Los Angeles debut at UCLA’s Royce Hall on August 19, 2023. Combining captivating music, stunning visuals, dance, and…
Find out more »February 2024
Samora Pinderhughes and Friends
Vocalist, pianist, artist and filmmaker Samora Pinderhughes creates large, multi-disciplinary projects, which invite audiences to examine what is visible and what is hidden in our daily lives, and how to make social change. Described as “"...one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre” by The New York Times, Pinderhughes’ work inspires awe and thought in equal measure. His latest work, The Healing Project, a recipient of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant, is a searing examination of the prison industrial complex…
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