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New opera ‘The Grand Hotel Tartarus’ explores disease, desire in evocative score

This post was updated May 21 at 7:55 p.m. At the Grand Hotel Tartarus, all may not be exactly as it seems. On Tuesday, the premiere of the original opera “The Grand Hotel Tartarus” will be held at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse with an additional performance Thursday, following two preview performances last week. Read more...

Photo: The guests at The Grand Hotel Tartarus raise their glasses to a decadent feast. Composed by professor Richard Danielpour, the opera will premiere Tuesday in the Freud Playhouse with an additional performance Thursday. (Courtesy of Robert Baker)


Tori Kelly reveals creative process of new album in Grammy U’s Unwrapped series

This post was updated May 16 at 11:25 p.m. Marking a journey of self rejuvenation, Tori Kelly unwrapped the intricacies of her self-titled album. Following the April 5 release of “TORI.,” the Grammy Award-winning vocalist led the debut installment of Grammy U’s new Unwrapped series. Read more...

Photo: Seated on purple lounge chairs, Tenroc and Tori Kelly smile together on the Novo stage. The Grammy Award-winning artist ushered in a new Grammy U event series with “Grammy U Unwrapped: “’TORI.’ by Tori Kelly” on Wednesday evening. (Courtesy of Sarah Morris/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)


Lap Dog Music Group unleashes musical passion of up-and-coming student artists

This post was updated June 5 at 9:10 p.m. Lap Dog Music Group is helping students find their footing in the music industry. Founded in 2023, Lap Dog Music Group works with artists and repertoire, music curation and artist management. Read more...

Photo: A collage contains an image of Lap Dog Music Group CEO Jude Fucetola and the organization’s logo. The second-year music industry student said Lap Dog focuses on artist development. (Courtesy of Alf Bollardo; Courtesy of Lap Dog Music Group)


Student Alumni Association, Alumni Association announce Spring Sing cancellation

This post was updated May 14 at 8:08 p.m. The 2024 Spring Sing performance is canceled.  The Student Alumni Association’s annual event was slated to take place May 17 at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Sketch comedy group Company moves in synchrony as it performs at last year’s Spring Sing, which was held at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Originally scheduled for May 17, this year’s event will have a behind-the-scenes reel to be released at an unknown date in place of a live performance. (Megan Cai/Photo editor)


Album Review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ provides solid hits for fans but lacks ambition

This post was updated May 5 at 8:37 p.m. Dua Lipa is reasserting her place on the dance floor in new ways. The British-Albanian singer’s third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” is her first full-length project of all-new material in more than four years. Read more...

Photo: The ocean and the sky meet on the horizon as Dua Lipa submerges into shark-filled waters. The “Training Season” disco-pop sensation released her latest 11-track studio album, “Radical Optimism” on Friday. (Courtesy of Warner Records)


SYNC seeks to harmonize creative efforts of UCLA singer-songwriters, filmmakers

This post was updated May 5 at 8:32 p.m. These women are reinventing sync placements. First-year sociology student Rachel Jos, first-year business economics student Kate Iwamoto and first-year sociology student Candace Tsay launched the student organization SYNC during winter quarter. Read more...

Photo: An illustrated musician Bruin bear holding a guitar serenades a filmmaker Bruin bear in the corridor between Macgowan Hall and Melnitz Hall. The newly founded student organization SYNC aims to connect filmmakers and musicians of all skill levels to foster a more diverse and welcoming entertainment industry. (Photo by Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Emily Hu/Daily Bruin)


‘Music in the Garden’ free public concert serenades UCLA botanical garden

This post was updated April 28 at 7:12 p.m. At “Music in the Garden,” it was a literal garden party. UCLA’s Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden hosted the free public concert at La Kretz Garden Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, which was attended by more than 100 community members and students. Read more...

Photo: Members of Old Growth play their instruments on the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. The band was part of the line-up for UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden’s drop-in music event, “Music in the Garden,” on Saturday. (Dylan Du/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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