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Suraj Partha

Suraj studied drums with jazz legend Peter Erskine at the USC Thornton School of Music, where he wrote a play for his senior recital and realized the power of telling stories about music. Suraj has also acted alongside the likes of Harrison Ford, Viola Davis, and Sir Ben Kingsley in the movie Ender’s Game. He appeared in an episode of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix show Master of None. One thing he wishes everyone knew about classical music is that it doesn’t have to sound “pretty.” Classical music can sound one or all of the following: elegant, crass, grandiose, intimate, freaky, serene, and punk.

Stream Glissando with Suraj Partha

Glide through musical worlds with a different adventure every 20 minutes. Hosted by Suraj Partha.

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Shows for Suraj Partha

Friendship and Harmony: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Americans in Classical MusicSaturday5:00 PM - 7:00 PMClassical California All-Night Sunday12:00 AM - 7:00 AMClassical California All-Night Sunday10:00 PM - 12:00 AMClassical California All-Night Monday12:00 AM - 6:00 AMDance Dance Dance!The CelloSuperheroesThe Seasons: SummerOuter SpaceAround the WorldVideo GamesThe GuitarLove SongsThe Animal KingdomNap TimeMozart CornerThe French HornWhat do you hear?MoviesThe Seasons: SummerJazzy ClassicalGuide to the OrchestraThe PianoThe Great OutdoorsOperaMagical MusicThe Snare DrumAround The WorldMusic on the BrainDance Dance Dance!California SoundsThe HarpFantasylandThe Summer Olympics

MORE WITH Suraj Partha

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California

05/19/2025
New Series: In the Halls of Thornton | Starting This Sunday at 7pm!

New Series: In the Halls of Thornton | Starting This Sunday at 7pm!

Join host Suraj Partha on Sundays for "In the Halls of Thornton", a new concert series featuring the best of USC Thornton School of Music. First episode celebrates Frank Ticheli's music.

10/30/2023