Paul Cornish – Emerging Artist

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Emerging Artist Paul Cornish plays music by Black American women composers and his own compositions.


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Andreas Foivos Apostolou – Emerging Artist

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Andreas performs a world premiere by Leo Ornstein and a PS commission by George N. Gianopoulos


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Vicki Ray – Frozen Improvisations

Zipper Concert Hall 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States

Vicki Ray contemplates realizations of Stravinsky's statement "All composition is frozen improvisation."


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Frederic Rzewski: An Appreciation

Zipper Concert Hall and the Colburn Plaza 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles

The iconic composer-pianist Frederic Rzewski was to have given a Piano Spheres recital this coming February in a rare US appearance. Now rescheduled to Saturday April 16th, pianists Ursula Oppens and Lisa Moore join Piano Spheres core artists, Emerging Artists, and Guest Artists from the last 20 years in a celebration of Rzewski's music. An open air, four-hour concert/celebration of his life and legacy on the Colburn Plaza starting at 4:00, includes many of his works for piano.

The following concert at Zipper Hall at 8:00 includes the world premiere of “Suite,” commissioned by Piano Spheres, the west coast premiere of “Amoramaro,” the two-piano version of "Winnsboro Cottonmill Blues” performed by HOCKET, and other works to be announced.


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Jan 24th – HOCKET: Exploded Pianos

Zipper Concert Hall 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States

Sadly, HOCKET's performance originally scheduled for May 10th has been postponed until our 2022/23 season. I've you've purchased tickets already we will be in touch with you.


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David Kaplan – Ph(f)antasy(ies)

Zipper Concert Hall 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States

Musical exchange and fantasy form are the inspirations for a program of preludes, fantasies, and other short works by seven composers spanning half a millennium.


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Paul Cornish Trio

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Piano Spheres Summer Jazz Series presents pianist Paul Cornish and his trio on July 30, 8PM at Thayer Hall.


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2022 Summer Jazz Series

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Summer Jazz Series


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VIC RAY: ELECTRIC

Zipper Concert Hall 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States

Pianist Vicki Ray goes ELECTRIC, with special guest Piano Spheres artist Aron Kallay. The program includes works by João Pedro Oliveira, Josh Biggs, Ben Phelps, and a tribute to the late composer William Kraft. João Pedro Oliveira: Titanium William Kraft: Requiescat Josh Biggs: Sound Ribbons for Vicki Ray Ben Phelps: Sometimes I Feel Like My […]


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MARI KAWAMURA: “Ma”

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Mari Kawamura presents "Ma," an ancient Japanese concept concerning space and time. Music by Takemitsu, Xenakis and the premiere of a new commission by Karen Tanaka.


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DANIEL NEWMAN-LESSLER

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Transparent Animals presents a collection of 13 pieces for acoustic and digital pianos...


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Conor Hanick Plays Hans Otte’s Book of Sounds

Zipper Concert Hall and the Colburn Plaza 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles

"a masterpiece of restraint..." -Terry Riley. In cooperation with Monday Evening Concerts


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HOCKET: EXPLODED KEYBOARDS

Zipper Concert Hall 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States

HOCKET explores the virtuosity of 2 prepared pianos with a wide variety of materials


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FREE Emerging Artist Workshop with Leonard Hayes

Pasadena Conservatory of Music 100 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, United States

Piano Spheres' Stein Resident Artist Dr. William Chapman Nyaho will lead a workshop with pianist and USC Doctoral Student Leonard Hayes at Barrett Hall, Pasadena Conservatory of Music. This workshop will include discussions between Dr. Chapman Nyaho and Mr. Hayes about how to prepare for his March 7th concert at Thayer Hall. Ideas of technique, interpretation and working with a commissioned […]


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Gloria Cheng – Looking Above

Zipper Concert Hall and the Colburn Plaza 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Piano Spheres’ Emeritus Artist Gloria Cheng presents Looking Above, featuring music by and dedicated to beloved friends and collaborators from her remarkable musical career.  An internationally renowned concert pianist, Gloria will offer two special rarities: an unpublished work that modern master composer Pierre Boulez wrote for her to perform at her wedding, entitled Court dérives […]


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Piano Spheres Takes Over New York!

Roulette 30 Third Avenue, Suite 208, Brooklyn, NY

Piano Spheres Core Artists will visit New York for events at Merkin Hall and Roulette


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ARON KALLAY: X – Ecstasy & Ecstatic States

Thayer Hall at the Colburn School 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

"X" explores ecstasy and ecstatic states in music. Works by Scriabin, Frances White, Alvin Curran and more


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Gloria Cheng: Root Progressions

Zipper Concert Hall 200 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States

Root Progressions features premieres of 6 solo pieces by 6 acclaimed jazz composers with special guests...


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