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Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff

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Thomas Kotcheff is a Los Angeles–based composer and pianist and this week’s Classical Californian. His playlist reflects the many hats he wears as a professional musician. From teaching Béla Bartók at the Colburn School, to composing for violinist Jennifer Koh, to performing as a core artist with Piano Spheres. You can hear him live in Pasadena on May 30 and 31, during Piano Spheres & David Gordezky: The Satie Project a program featuring the music of Erik Satie.

Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff
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Eric Andre and Prateek Rajagopal: Dead Ballerina, Thomas Kotcheff

Jordan Nelson: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, Thomas Kotcheff

Thomas Kotcheff: Vacuum Packed, Jennifer Koh

Morton Feldman: Nature Piece 4, Thomas Kotcheff and Bryan Curt Kostors

Bela Bartok: String Quartet No. 4 - V. Allegro molto, Emerson String Quartet

Erik Satie: Three Piece in the Shape of a Pear, Labeque sisters (Katia Lebeque and Marielle Labeque)

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Published on 05.20.2026

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