Recovered Voices
The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices is a unique Colburn resource that encourages greater awareness and more frequent performances of music by composers whose careers and lives were tragically cut short by the Nazi regime in Europe. Led by Artistic Director James Conlon and inspired by LA Opera’s groundbreaking Recovered Voices project, the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices was established at Colburn in 2013 with the support of Los Angeles philanthropist Marilyn Ziering.
Through performances in Southern California and around the world, original video series, classes, competitions, symposia, recordings, and more, the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices brings well-deserved attention to composers whose names and works were very nearly eliminated from history.
It is because of this initiative that Program Manager, Adam Millstein, has found what he believes to be his purpose in life which is to help preserve the legacy of these composers and advocate for their music so that it is never forgotten. He is led by the ongoing artistic direction of Maestro Conlon and grateful for Robert Elias for his support.
Support for Recovered Voices ensures that the activities of Maestro Conlon, Adam Millstein, and many interested musicians and audience members can continue undoing the injustice that was done.
Adam Millstein & Ben Solomonow, Colburn School
Clive Greensmith, James Conlon, Adam Millstein, Alaysha Fox, Dominic Cheli, Lucas Nogara following a performance of Recovered Voices music. Ms.Fox and Mr.Nogara are members of the LA Opera Young Artist Program.
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Colburn School/Abby Mahler
Learn more about Recovered Voices
Schulhoff and More: An Original Online Series
This four part online series featuring James Conlon delves into the life and music of Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942)
Shapeshifter: The Music of Erwin Schulhoff
The powerful and amazingly varied music of Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff is given stirring performances by brilliant young players from the Colburn School. While Schulhoff’s music has been gradually emerging from near-total obscurity in recent years, Shapeshifter is especially notable as the first album-length example of his works being taken up by American musicians of classical’s ascendant “next generation.” The album was curated by Adam Millstein and features James Conlon leading Schulhoff’s Piano Concerto, Op. 43, with Dominic Cheli as soloist and Millstein as concertmaster. Four other pieces, including two performed by Millstein (Violin Sonata no 2, 5 Pieces for String Quartet)—complete the album’s offerings, which span the years between 1923 and 1937.
Woodcut by Conrad Felixmüller of Erwin Schulhoff, Prague 1924
Make a Donation
By supporting Recovered Voices, Maestro Conlon, Adam Millstein, and other musicians and audience members can continue their efforts to undo the injustice that was done during the Nazi era.