immigrants

Concertmaster and Violinist Roberto Cani

You Get So Deep Into Music, You’re in a Different World

| Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Roberto Cani is the Stuart Canin Concertmaster at the L.A. Opera and a violinist who has performed as a soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic, the Orchestra of La Scala in Milan, RAI Symphony (Italy), Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano, Orchestra Cantelli, Belgrade Orchestra, Zagreb Orchestra and Missouri Chamber Orchestra. In advance of “How Immigrants Composed L.A.”—a Zócalo/Artistic Soirées event, presented in partnership with ASU Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication— Cani joined us in the green room to share his favorite place to go in L.A., making memories in the …

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| Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Hollywood Bowl Violist Erik Rynearson

Life Is Easier in France

Erik Rynearson is principal violist of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Santa Barbara Symphony, Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, and has been a regular substitute musician with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. …

| Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

LA Opera Principal Violinist Ana Landauer

Being a Violinist Is Like Being a Gymnast

Ana Landauer is principal second violinist of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and is an active chamber musician in the greater Los Angeles area. Before performing for the Zócalo/Artistic Soirées …

| Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

Cellist Evgeny Tonkha

Bach Is Like a Universe

Evgeny Tonkha is a cellist who, since the age of 10, has toured Germany, France, England, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and the U.S. His musical achievements include 1st Prize and the …

What It Takes to Change Your Adopted Nation’s Foreign Policy | Zocalo Public Square • Arizona State University • Smithsonian

What It Takes to Change Your Adopted Nation’s Foreign Policy

Armenian Americans’ Long Fight for Genocide Recognition Is a Victory—And a Cautionary Tale

by Kamyar Jarahzadeh  |

In the media and in politicians’ minds, foreign policy often seems to take a backseat to other subjects such as the economy or social issues. But for the United States’ …

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Why Immigrants Make Us Healthier

As Doctors and Providers, Immigrants Care for Us. As Patients, They Force Our Health Care System to Be More Creative and Inclusive

by Joe Mathews |

Immigrants have been a force for change in the American healthcare system—as doctors and nurses who provide essential health services, and as patients whose needs have prompted hospitals and clinics …


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