Classical Concerts return to The Soraya

The 2024-25 Season at The Soraya in Northridge is brimming with classical events, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Emanuel Ax, the Israel Philharmonic, LA’s own Colburn Orchestra with Conductor Stéphen Denève, and so much more. Classical performances open at The Soraya on Oct. 10th with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) featuring violinist Randall Goosby. 

Each classical concert explores a boundless collection of music from Bach and Barber to Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and all-new works by esteemed American bassist and composer Edgar Meyer. 

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London Philharmonic Orchestra will launch classical events at The Soraya on Thursday, Oct. 10 with the U.S. premiere of Cuban American composer Tania León’s “Raíces” (“Origins”). With Maestro Edward Gardner on the podium, the evening will also introduce The Soraya audience to noted American violinist Randall Goosby, performing works by Samuel Barber, and Tchaikovsky.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at 8PM

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Program:

• Tania León Raíces (Origins)
• Barber Violin Concerto, Op. 14, featuring Randall Goosby 
• Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36

The most anticipated debut of the 2024-25 Season, Emanuel Ax finally lands at The Soraya with his extraordinary versatility and brilliance. The pianist is legendary in the recording studio and on stage, and this evening will feature “Fantasia” standards for classical piano repertoire by Beethoven, Schoenberg, and Schumann. 

Sunday Nov 3, 2024 at 7PM.

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Program:

BEETHOVEN Sonata Op. 27, No. 1 (Quasi una fantasia) (15’)      

I. Andante      

II. Allegro molto e vivace      

III. Adagio con espressione      

IV. Allegro vivace

SCHOENBERG Drei Klavierstücke, Op. 11 (13’)

      I. Mässige

      II. Mässige

      III. Bewegte

BEETHOVEN Sonata Op. 27, No. 2 (Quasi una fantasia) “Moonlight Sonata” (15’)

      I. Adagio sostenuto

      II. Allegretto

      III. Presto agitato

SCHOENBERG 6 Little Pieces Op. 19 (6’)

      I. Leicht, zart

      II. Langsam

      III. Sehr langsame

      IV. Rasch, aber leicht

      V. Etwas rasch

      VI. Sehr langsam

SCHUMANN Fantasie in C Op.17 (29’)

      I. Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen; Im Legenden-Ton

      II. Mäßig. Durchaus energisch

      III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten

Israel Philharmonic returns to The Soraya following its acclaimed 2022 concert, this time performing works by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. A dynamic global community of musicians under the leadership of Music Director Lahav Shani, Israel Philharmonic dedicates itself to representing classical works around the world.

Thursday March 27, 2025 at 8PM.

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Program:

Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 (46’)

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya)

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit TheSoraya.org,

or simply call the Box Office at (818) 677-3000.

About The Soraya:
Located on the vibrant and diverse campus of California State University in the heart of Los
Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, The Soraya continues its vigorous commitment to innovating,
exceling, and amplifying access by offering a wide variety of performances that reflect LA’s
many distinctive communities and featuring new and original work from the Los Angeles region as well as artists from around the world.