Zuill Bailey on Playing Cello at San Quentin

Remembering Cellist Lynn Harrell

Renowned American cellist Lynn Harrell, who held the Gregor Piatigorsky Chair in Cello at USC, has passed away at 76. He leaves behind a legacy as a mentor and performer.

John Lithgow on the Fun of Playing Ogres—Fictional and Non

John Lithgow discusses his role as Roger Ailes in "Bombshell" and his approach to playing controversial figures. The film also stars Theron, Kidman, and Robbie.

A Play About the First Female Justices on the Supreme Court Arrives at the Wallis

"Sisters in Law", a play exploring the unique bond between the first female Supreme Court justices, Ginsburg and O'Connor, is now previewing at the Wallis Annenberg Center.

What’s the Buzz? 20,000 Bees Find Home in a Cello

A swarm of 20,000 bees has been encouraged to inhabit a reclaimed cello in an English garden. The cello's vibrations, tuned to key C, are being recorded for a future concert.

Mexico’s Influence on China at USC Pacific Asia Museum

"Winds from Fusang: Mexico and China in the Twentieth Century" exhibit at USC Pacific Asia Museum explores the influence of Mexican art on Chinese artists in the 20th century.

Playing the Oldies

Explore the unique sound of period instruments in Baroque music with Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert, and compare it to modern instrument performances.