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CAS/MillerComm, Amy Williams, Music, Drama, and the Piano

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Center for Advanced Study
Location
Music Building Auditorium, 1114 W. Nevada
Date
May 5, 2025   4:00 pm  
Contact
Center for Advanced Study
E-Mail
cas@cas.illinois.edu
Phone
217-333-6729
Originating Calendar
Center for Advanced Study

American composer and pianist Amy Williams will speak about her work, especially its connection to poetry, art, and dramatic literature, including artist Kurt Schwitters’ groundbreaking Ursonata (1922-32), Samuel Beckett’s radio play Embers (1957), and others. Professor Williams’ lecture will be accompanied by a concert featuring our bassoon professor, Ben Roidl-Ward, premiering Professor Williams’ Last Lines for bassoon and piano.

Hosted by: School of Music

In conjunction with: Department of Dance, Department of English, Department of German, Department of Linguistics, Department of Theatre, Humanities Research Institute, School of Art + Design

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