Exploring the Opera – Schoenberg in Hollywood, An Online Discussion

Tod Machover’s opera Schoenberg in Hollywood is a unique and engaging portrayal of legendary composer, Arnold Schoenberg, and his evolution from Austrian avant-gardist to exiled cinematic composer in Los Angeles. Preceding the West Coast premiere of this exciting production, join composer, Tod Machover, in an online discussion of the development, history, and impact of the opera on May 13th, at 10am, Pacific Time (Zoom). Musicologist and acclaimed Schoenberg scholar, Joe Auner, and UCLA Director of Opera, Peter Kazaras will join composer, Todd Machover, in conversation. Kathryn Huether, Musicologist and UCLA Post Doctoral Scholar of antisemitism, Holocaust memory, and the role of sound, will moderate the discussion.

May 13th, 10am PT, join on Zoom

Symposium on Sound and Hate Studies

Postponed Until Spring 2026 Due to the California Fires

This half-day symposium at UCLA will explore the intersection of sound and hate, focusing on how auditory experiences can propagate, resist, and reflect social animosities. Through discussions and lectures, the event will present unique perspectives on various forms of hate from the lens of sound studies, drawing on diverse fields to examine a wide range of social animosities. The symposium aims to deepen the understanding of how sound influences, challenges, and shapes the dynamics of hate in society