Live Performance

Reviving Yiddish Stage and Screen, Part I: Bas-Sheve (1924)

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April 19, 2026

Part I of An Extraordinary Yiddish Double Bill

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Film Screening

Reviving Yiddish Stage and Screen, Part II: Freylekhe Kabtsonim (Jolly Paupers) (1937)

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April 19, 2026
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Conference

Sonic Representations of Jewishness On Screen and Off

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April 19, 2026
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Mission & Vision: An Academic Home for Music of the American Jewish Experience

The Lowell Milken Center is committed to introducing new people beyond UCLA’s campus to the musical journeys of America’s Jews and engaging them with this wonderfully rich musical heritage. The Center fosters new artistic expression, presents performances and offers educational programming in communities, such as the adult education curriculum, called Stories of Music. Much of this engagement happens through partnerships with local, national and international organizations, and features artists from UCLA, Los Angeles and beyond.

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Schoenberg in Hollywood: West Coast Premiere
The Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music are proud to present the West Coast premiere of composer Tod Machover’s chamber opera, "Schoenberg in Hollywood," May 18, 19, 20, and 22, 2025 at the newly-renovated UCLA Nimoy Theater. These performances are part of Schoenberg 150, the worldwide celebration of the sesquicentennial of composer Arnold Schoenberg’s birth.
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Live Performance
Music Performance by Miqedem
On May 27th, the Tel-Aviv-based band Miqedem will be performing live at UCLA.
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Event series
Composer Portrait: The Music of Paul Schoenfield (Milken Center Chamber Music Series)
Paul Schoenfield (1947-2024) was a unique and brilliant musician of decidedly American Jewish Experience.  A virtuoso concert pianist and hugely gifted composer, his music — a fascinating mashup of klezmer/Hasidic, liturgical, jazz, bluegrass, blues and Americana —  is well represented in the Milken Archive.
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Season 2025/2026 Coming Soon!
Please check back soon for an announcement on our upcoming 2025/2026 season!
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On-Demand Events
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Academic Talk
Jewish Music Masterclass Featuring Gerard Edery
From the series: Jewish Music Masterclass
Learn about Edery's work as he engages with attendees and explores the inspirations behind his compositions.
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Live Performance
UCLA Klezmer Ensemble Gets Funky
Featuring the tunes "Baym Rein in Palestine" and "Rumshinsky's Bulgar (Zetz!)" as performed by members of the UCLA Klezmer Ensemble and Jazz IDP.
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Live Performance
Secret Chord Concerts: Tsvey Brider and Baymele
From the series: Secret Chord Concerts
A collaborative performance by two groups, Tsvey Brider and Baymele.
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Live Performance
The Gates of Justice
From the series: Music and Justice
A historic performance of The Gates of Justice took place in February 2023 at UCLA’s iconic Royce Hall. For the first time ever, Brubeck’s sons performed as the accompanying jazz trio.
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Live Performance
Spotlight on Inna Faliks
Ukrainian-born pianist Inna Faliks has established herself as one of the most communicative, and poetic artists of her generation.
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Discussion
Album Drop with Michael Winograd
Meet clarinetist Michael Winograd, one of the most respected and versatile working musicians in klezmer music today, and get the inside story on his newest album.
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Live Performance
How David’s Quilt was Created
From the series: David’s Quilt
"David's Quilt" is a new oratorio created by 15 Los Angeles-based composers including faculty and graduate student composers from UCLA. Learn more about the creation of this unique work.
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Engaging Students in Music of American Jewish Experience

As a university-based Center, we are committed to providing opportunities for students to explore and participate in Jewish music in a multiplicity of ways.

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