The Soraya StageThe Latest Stories, Videos, and Photos
Tango Revolution: Quinteto Astor Piazzolla at The Soraya
When Astor Piazzolla, Argentina’s paramount composer and bandoneon player, introduced his revolutionary quintet of the 1960s, tango adherents didn’t embrace his innovation. Fistfights, even death threats, were not uncommon.
Itzhak Perlman Opening NightThe Soraya's 2019-20 Season
On September 19th, we opened our 2019-20 season with a sold-out performance featuring the venerable Itzhak Perlman. It was a night unlike any other.
8th Annual Summer Arts InstituteFeaturing The Violins of Hope
On July 25 and 26, 2019, The Soraya welcomed 50 K-12 educators to the 8th Annual Summer Arts Institute, featuring the center’s most ambitious arts education project, the Violins of Hope.
Photography Exhibit by Mark Holtzman Begins in SeptemberSeptember 19 - November 3, 2019
On September 19, 2019, The Soraya opens its first 2019-20 Season exhibit by Mark Holtzman, an aerial photographer based in the San Fernando Valley and a CSUN alumnus.
Welcome to The Soraya StageThe official Behind-the-Scenes Blog
Welcome to The Soraya Stage, the official blog for the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya). This new platform will feature behind-the-scenes stories, videos, and photos.
A Brief History of Ballet Preljocaj in Los Angeles
French-born of Albanian parents, choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, 62, is a consummate storyteller. One of Europe’s leading contemporary choreographers, Preljocaj (pronounced Prel-zho-cazh), has made some 50 works, including dances for, among...