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New Classic LA is a website engaged with the avant garde music scene in Los Angeles.

Founded in 2011 by Nick Norton and now run by Richard An, we feature concert reviews, interviews with artists, and a calendar of events we think our readers will be interested in.

New Classic LA, as a project of Equal Sound, enjoys 501(c) 3 nonprofit status. Please consider supporting our work with a donation.

Upcoming Concerts

Friday, April 26 2024
  • Hear Now Music Festival
    Frankie
    8:00 PM

    Chamber Concert II with International Contemporary Ensemble

    In the dreams of another, Kay Rhie
    A Prayer amidst the Chaos, Jeremy Da valos (World Premiere)
    Double Jeopardy, Mu-Xuan Lin
    Petrified Unrest, Hugh Levick (World Premiere)
    Glimpse II, Joseph Pereira

Saturday, April 27 2024
  • Hear Now Music Festival
    Frankie
    5:00 PM

    Chamber Concert III with International Contemporary Ensemble

    Nobject Catoptriarch Umbration, Andrew Moses (World Premiere - Hear Now
    Krummel Commission)
    Danse Macabre, Michael M. Lee (World Premiere)
    Fougère, J.M. Gerraughty
    Triboluminescence, Corey Dundee
    Hagall, Jeffrey Holmes

  • Exilio presents Reflection of Our Time
    St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Westwood
    7:30 PM

    Reflection of Our Time

    “Our time” can mean the time of the past, present, or future. Reflection is not purely retrospective; reflection can be a means for us to assess our present and plan for our future. Through the works of Britten, Morlock, Henze, and Hearne, we see through their historical lenses: their reflections on different times, spaces, events, traumas and emotions. Ironically, while these pieces reflect the past events, they also implore us to reflect on our present society. We will be premiering two compositions, and the whole program features Amy Cruz as our narrator. The concert is at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (10750 Ohio Ave) on April 27th, @7:30pm. ADMISSION BY DONATION.

    Exilio
    Exilio, founded by Koji Sakano and Ann Chen, is an a cappella octet comprised of singers from the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music. The name “Exilio” is derived from the Latin words, “ex ilio”, which mean “from Troy”; and “exilio” which means “to spring forth.” The group is dedicated to featuring music composed by marginalized and underrepresented composers throughout history, as well as ascendant composers.