Music students at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) got an extra bonus when they returned to campus for the spring semester – a redesigned and refurbished Marvin Laser Recital Hall. The project of turning the campus’s original music venue into a state-of-the-art performance space has been the works for more than 18 months, and everyone involved is excited and proud of the results. As Music Department Chair Scott Morris says, “We finally have a space that represents what we’re doing here. We’re doing high-quality work, and now we have a high-quality hall.” Named after the founding dean of what is now the College of Arts and Humanities, the facility was in disrepair ... Read More
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‘Come into the Light’ Dance and Music Collaboration Concert
California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music will perform the “Come into the Light” dance and music collaboration concert, a celebration of choral, vocal, and instrumental music that will take place Dec. 6, 7, and 8 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at CSU Long Beach. What: “Come into the Light” Faculty Dance Concert When: Dec. 6, 7, and 8 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Where: CSU Long Beach. The Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre, at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, located at 6200 E Atherton St., Long Beach, Calif, 90815. Tickets: General ... Read More
Grammy-Nominated Pianist Larry Goldings to Perform at Steinway by Starlight Concert
Larry Goldings, a Grammy-nominated pianist, keyboardist, composer, and songwriter, will perform in California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) annual Steinway by Starlight concert on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the University Theatre. Steinway by Starlight showcases the university’s designation as an “All-Steinway School,” which it received from Steinway & Sons in 2014. Music majors at CSUDH learn, practice, and perform only on pianos designed by Steinway & Sons and have the opportunity to host world-class performers and master classes. Goldings’ musical talents have been tapped by such mainstream artists as singer-songwriter James Taylor—who he has recorded and toured ... Read More
Pianist Sean Chen Captivates Audience During Steinway by Starlight Concert
Sean Chen, a charismatic and world-renowned pianist, captivated the audience during California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) annual Steinway by Starlight concert Feb. 2 with energetic renditions of pieces by such virtuosos as Leopold Godowsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and an alluring performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's “Quasi una fantasia.” Steinway by Starlight is an annual concert in CSUDH's University Theatre that showcases the university's designation as an “All-Steinway School.” As part of the elite group of institutions worldwide to have the distinction, the university’s faculty and students learn, practice, and perform only on pianos designed by the world-famous ... Read More
