Music Academy of the West Launches Mariposa Concert Series Highlighting Alumni
The Music Academy of the West is initiating its Mariposa concert series, an off-season program designed to highlight successful alumni in classical music. The series will take place at the Academy's Hahn Hall in Santa Barbara, featuring performances by artists…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, September 25, 2026 — The Music Academy of the West has announced the launch of its new concert series, titled “Mariposa.” This off-season program aims to showcase the achievements of accomplished alumni within the field of classical music.
The Mariposa series will be hosted at the Academy’s Hahn Hall, located in Santa Barbara. The initiative is designed to provide a platform for graduates of the Music Academy of the West to perform and connect with audiences outside of the institution’s primary summer festival season.
Performances will feature notable alumni, including violist Richard O’Neill and pianist August Baik, who are among the artists scheduled to participate. The series is planned to extend with subsequent events continuing through early 2027, offering a sustained engagement with the alumni community and classical music programming.
Further details regarding specific dates, repertoire, and the full roster of participating alumni for the Mariposa concert series are expected to be announced by the Music Academy of the West. The program’s establishment marks an effort by the academy to continually support and present its successful graduates to the public.
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