Events around Santa Barbara
An Opera in 2 Acts Passionate letters. A fatal duel. Heartbreak. Based on Pushkin’s classic novel brought to life with some of the most romantic music ever written. Conducted by Daniela Candillari and directed by Peter Kazaras.
Join us for an intimate and casual performance in Lehmann Hall A new chamber music curriculum pairing fellows with Academy artists for intensive coachings results in five unique evening concerts. Each event stars the fellows in a curated program of full-length masterworks to music of the 21st century. As a part of the experience, guests …
Led by Academy artist Jonathan Feldman Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.
x2 Series: Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows Featuring a piece by guest composer Nico Muhly
Fast Pitch Competition Entrepreneurial musicians compete by pitching their most innovative ideas. The Fast Pitch Awards are an opportunity for fellows to develop and share ideas for new ventures poised to advance the classical music ecosystem. Each finalist has earned a $1,000 cash prize and competes for the $5,000 grand prize in the final round. …
Each concert in this new series takes the audience down a different path In this showcase concert, composer-in-residence Molly Joyce stars in a program of her own works, completed with a world premiere performed by Academy fellows
Chamber Night Join us for an intimate and casual performance in Lehmann Hall A new chamber music curriculum pairing fellows with Academy artists for intensive coachings results in five unique evening concerts. Each event stars the fellows in a curated program of full-length masterworks to music of the 21st century. As a part of the …
x2 Series: Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows Featuring a piece by guest composer Christopher Cerrone
Fast Pitch Competition Entrepreneurial musicians compete by pitching their most innovative ideas. The Fast Pitch Awards are an opportunity for fellows to develop and share ideas for new ventures poised to advance the classical music ecosystem. Each finalist has earned a $1,000 cash prize and competes for the $5,000 grand prize in the final round. …
Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites. Before the concert, bring your own picnic and be seated at tables among the gorgeous Academy gardens. These lively concerts are popular social events!
Featuring the Sing! Children's Chorus Sing! joins forces with YPC National choristers from across the country for a concert of “Music of the Americas” featuring an eclectic mix of world, new, romantic, classical, and theatre music.
“Her voice can lift phrases with penetrating sound and deep richness.” – The New York Times Susanna Phillips, Soprano & Music Academy Alumna, with Pianist John Churchwell
x2 Series: Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows
Join us for an intimate and casual performance in Lehmann Hall A new chamber music curriculum pairing fellows with Academy artists for intensive coachings results in five unique evening concerts. Each event stars the fellows in a curated program of full-length masterworks to music of the 21st century. As a part of the experience, guests are …
An Original Cabaret Hahn Hall is transformed in a daring new presentation by award-winning music director Craig Terry and phenom director James Darrah. The originally devised cabaret of thrilling music+theater that transports audiences to 1922 in an original story inspired by the politically charged Weimar German Republic and Berlin cabaret culture. The production uses the …