Recent Stories
Timely Tales from Shakespeare and Shaw
New York City–Based Bedlam Brings Resonant Classics to UCSB
New York City–based Bedlam brings ‘Saint Joan’ and ‘Hamlet’ to UCSB April 19-20.
Opera Singer Julia Bullock Finds Her Voice
Acclaimed Young Soprano Sings Music by and for Powerful Women
In her area recital debut, the acclaimed young soprano sings music by and for powerful women.
Opera Singer Julia Bullock Finds Her Voice
Acclaimed Young Soprano Sings Music by and for Powerful Women
In her area recital debut, the acclaimed young soprano sings music by and for powerful women.
Robert Sapolsky Breaks Down the Biology of Tribalism
His New Book, ‘Behave,’ Examines Why We’re Hardwired for Us/Them Dichotomies
His new book, ‘Behave,’ examines why we’re hardwired for us/them dichotomies
Two Operas Hit the Stage: ‘The Barber of Seville’ and ‘Die Fledermaus’
Opera S.B. Presents Rossini’s Classic; Westmont Offers Up Strauss’s Masterpiece
Santa Barbara will be treated to a couple of classic comic capers when Opera Santa Barbara presents Rossini’s classic and Westmont offers up Strauss’s masterpiece.
‘Buyer & Cellar’ Gives Audience a Peek at Barbra Streisand’s Private Mall
Jonathan Tolins’s Play Is Delightful Show One-Man Show
Jonathan Tolins’s play raises interesting questions about the creative ways we attempt to control our environment and the fine line between befriending another person and using them.
Tense Times Call for Powerful Percussion
L.A. Phil’s Joseph Pereira Discusses His New, Anxiety-Inspired Concerto
L.A. Phil’s Joseph Pereira discusses his new anxiety-inspired concerto.
György Ligeti Classical Music Mini-Festival
UCSB Music Theorist Ben Levy Talks Composer’s Importance
UCSB music theorist Ben Levy, author of ‘Metamorphosis in Music,’ talks about the composer’s influence.
CAMA Presents Juilliard Quartet
Astrid Schween Breaks Gender Barrier
Cellist Astrid Schween breaks gender barrier, one note at a time.
‘Taking Sides’’s Dorm-Room Debate
Solid Performances Don’t Elevate Prosaic Play
For all its talk of artistic transcendence, the play is disappointingly prosaic.