Free Concerts Los Angeles

The Colburn School presents over 350 classical music concerts and dance performances per year. More than 50% are free, opening the door for anyone in Los Angeles to experience the transformative impact of the performing arts. Free concerts feature our world-class faculty, exceptional students, and master classes from renowned guest artists.

Performance Forum

Free, no tickets required

The weekly Performance Forum features talented students from the Colburn Conservatory of Music. Taking place in Thayer Hall on Thursdays at 11 am, this is an opportunity to enjoy intimate solo and chamber classical music concerts by some of the world’s best young musicians. Livestream available.

Performance Dates

Thursday, January 22, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, January 29, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, February 26, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, March 12, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, March 19, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, March 26, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, April 9, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, April 16, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall
Thursday, April 23, 11:30 am, Thayer Hall

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Chamber Forum

Free, no tickets required

Students from the Conservatory of Music present dazzling chamber works in this intimate recital series.

Performance dates:

Tuesday, December 9, 2pm, Thayer Hall
Friday, February 13, 2pm, Thayer Hall
Friday, March 20, 2pm, Thayer Hall
Tuesday, April 7, 2pm, Thayer Hall
Friday, April 24, 2pm, Thayer Hall

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Colburn at St.Paul

Free, no tickets required
10750 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Talented ensembles from the Conservatory of Music present regular programs of beloved chamber works in the beautiful surroundings of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Performance dates:

Saturday, March 21, 8 pm, Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Saturday, April 25, 8 pm, Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Music Academy Showcase

Free, no tickets required

The Music Academy brings exceptional pre-college students from around the world to Colburn, and this Saturday afternoon weekly recital series showcases their artistry through a delightful mix of repertoire. Livestream available.

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Academy Virtuosi

Free or Pay What You Can, tickets required

Academy Virtuosi is a conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented musicians from Colburn’s Music Academy and guided by Music Academy Director and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Concertmaster Margaret Batjer. The ensemble has performed with renowned violin soloists Anne Akiko-Meyers and Ray Chen; was featured on Unite for Ukraine, a benefit concert presented by North America’s top music programs and conservatories; and has received side-by-side coachings with the Sphinx Virtuosi. Livestream available.

Performance dates:

Sunday, December 14 at 7 pm, Zipper Hall
Friday, April 24 at 7 pm, Zipper Hall

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Faculty Recitals

Free or Pay What You Can, tickets required

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This series spotlights the Community School’s esteemed instructors.

Performance dates:

Fiato Quartet and Micah Yui, Piano: Sunday, January 18 at 12 pm, Thayer Hall
Margaret Batjer, Violin, and Fabio Bidini, Piano: Friday, February 6 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall
Adan Fernandez and Ian Pritchard, Harpsichord: Friday, March 13 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall
Ben Ullery, Viola, Clive Greensmith, Cello, Dominic Cheli, Piano: Friday, March 20 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall
Jason Lippmann, Cello; Sam Fisher, Violin; Keren Schweitzer, Flute; Eloise Kim, Piano; Vera Ivanova, Composer: Saturday, March 28 at 7 pm, Grand Rehearsal Hall
Hui Wu, Piano; Johan Hallberg, Saxophone; Elizabeth Wright, Cello; Martin Glicklich, Flute; and Chad Cannon, Violin: Friday, April 10 at 7 pm, Thayer Hall

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Schubertiade

Tatjana Masurenk and Fabio Bidini

Community School of Performing Arts

Free or Pay What You Can. Tickets required for some performances.

Passionate and dedicated young students and ensembles from Colburn’s Community School of Performing Arts showcase their talents through performances throughout the year, including chamber recitals, jazz concerts, strings, Suzuki, and more.

Jazz Performances:
Adult Jazz Concert, Sunday, December 14 at 5:30 pm, Mayman Hall
Adult Jazz Concert, Sunday, April 26 at 5:30 pm, Mayman Hall

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