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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 September 10, 2026 | 11:30 am, Thayer Hall Performance Forum Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series. This performance will be livestreamed. | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 September 17, 2026 | 11:30 am, Thayer Hall Performance Forum Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series. This performance will be livestreamed. | 18 September 18, 2026 | 7 pm, Thayer Hall Strings Across Centuries: Guitarist Virgile Barthe Winner of the 2025 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artists Competition, French guitarist Virgile Barthe is a rising classical guitar star. Blending traditional technique with fresh, modern interpretations, his performances are compelling and distinctive. This concert program traces a vivid journey across centuries and styles, from Baroque elegance to contemporary works that expand the instrument’s expressive palette and highlight its evolving voice across time. | 19 September 19, 2026 | 11 am, Thayer Hall Master Class: Virgile Barthe, Guitar Guitarist Virgile Barthe leads an in-depth masterclass with Colburn students, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, creative, and learning process of their instrument. |
20 September 20, 2026 | 11 am–2 pm , Colburn School Los Angeles Music and Dance College Fair Meet representatives from leading music and dance colleges, conservatories, and universities, learn about admissions and audition requirements, and explore your next steps in higher education. Hosted by The Colburn School and USC Thornton School of Music. September 20, 2026 | 12:30 pm, Olive 270 Dance Dialogues with Katherine Cowgill: Beyond the Audition Auditions and applications can feel make-or-break. But what if they didn’t have to? Join Dance faculty Katherine Cowgill and guests from the worlds of classical music and dance for a conversation about reframing pressure, understanding what panels are really looking for, and approaching the process with clarity and confidence. | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 September 24, 2026 | 11:30 am, Thayer Hall Performance Forum Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series. This performance will be livestreamed. | 25 | 26 |
27 September 27, 2026 | 4 pm, Thayer Hall Passion and Phantasy: Britten, Mendelssohn, and More The Colburn Chamber Players season begins with a program of invention, turbulence, childhood wonder, and passionate lyricism. Britten’s Phantasy Quartet opens with the striking inventiveness that announced a major new voice to the world. Martinů’s Piano Quartet No. 1 combines driving musical drama with Bohemian folk melodies. Katherine Balch’s musica spolia conjures the mischief of childhood. Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2 closes with passionate, love-infused lyricism that lingers long after the final note. | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 October 1, 2026 | 11:30 am, Thayer Hall Performance Forum Experience great artistry as students from the Conservatory of Music perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series. This performance will be livestreamed. | 2 October 2, 2026 | 7 pm, Thayer Hall Yu-Chien (Benny) Tseng and Orion Weiss: The Poetry of Brahms Acclaimed violinist Yu-Chien (Benny) Tseng takes the stage with sought-after piano soloist Orion Weiss to perform all three Brahms violin sonatas. Experience music of lyrical beauty, warmth, and passion performed by two exceptional musicians whose artistry brings depth, intimacy, and brilliance to this unforgettable recital. | 3 |