Mariza, gifted with a powerful and expressive voice, is the best-known global representative of fado in the 21st century, blending tradition with modern influences. The Portuguese singer incorporates elements of Brazilian samba, Cape Verdean mornas, R&B, and soul, achieving international acclaim with her multi-platinum debut Fado em Mim and subsequent worldwide performances. Mariza has received dozens of awards including her most cherished: Best Artist from the Amália Rodrigues Foundation.
Legendary actress Isabella Rossellini returns to the Luckman stage for two evenings with her new one-woman show, Darwin’s Smile, which reconciles two worlds that are often at opposite ends: art and science. Reading Charles Darwin’s book “The Expression of Emotions on Man and Animals” revealed to her that the continuity between humans and animals can also be detected in the expression of emotions. Isabella explores how empathy, which is the base of acting, is also necessary for the studies of animal behavior (ethology).
The Luckman Fine Arts Complex will present the world premiere of Seeds of Rain by choreographer Raiford Rogers, with musical compositions by Philip Glass and Zbyněk Matějů — featuring organist Mark Alan Hilt and pianist Helena Suchárová-Weiser. The performance will feature guest dancers Tetyana Matyanova (Ukraine) and Tigran Mkrtchyan (Armenia).
Join Cal State LA’s Music Department as they celebrate the hard work of their students and faculty! Performances are free and open to the public, and also livestreamed on Facebook.
View detailed schedule information HERE.
Please note: For these performances, audience members are required to be masked and share contact information for contact tracing purposes.
Hailed as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Sáinz Villegas is a worldwide sensation and one of this generation’s greatest guitarists. The New York Times praises his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance,” capturing the passion and drama of his Rioja homeland. Whether in intimate recitals or performing with Plácido Domingo for 85,000 at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where Domingo called him “the master of the guitar,” Villegas’ emotive style captivates audiences.
In 2022, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández celebrates its 70th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the company returns to the Luckman for three evenings featuring renewed performances of their most celebrated classic choreography.
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