The Office for Arts Integration Events
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Monteverdi’s Orfeo, originally performed in 1607, is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. A “musical fable,” it tells the story of Orpheus, the demi-god whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell. His love for Eurydice brings the sun out, only to have all the stars completely blocked out by her death and his descent into the Underworld.
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An annual smash, the culminating thesis concert of the BFA class of 2025 brings fresh perspectives from the creative mind/bodies of “soon to be” Dance at Illinois alumni. Presented in the Studio Theatre, the concert explodes with diverse aesthetics, passionate dancing, and creative ambition as this group of seniors storm headfirst toward upending the old guard.
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Grammy Award-winners Jessie Montgomery and TCP collaborate in a dynamic program that equally showcases Montgomery’s excellence as a composer and violinist. Lady Justice/Black Justice, a newly commissioned work for percussion quartet, is paired with Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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An annual smash, the culminating thesis concert of the BFA class of 2025 brings fresh perspectives from the creative mind/bodies of “soon to be” Dance at Illinois alumni. Presented in the Studio Theatre, the concert explodes with diverse aesthetics, passionate dancing, and creative ambition as this group of seniors storm headfirst toward upending the old guard.
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Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high-energy shows. Their fresh, original songs blend Spanish and English with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. Andrés and Christina—a husband-wife team—perform for tens of thousands of children and families each year.
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Alex Mondragon, graduate conductor Rebecca Mulligan, graduate conductor JaQuan Wiley, graduate conductor Hannah Rudy, conductor
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
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Experience the fellowship of communal dance with professionally trained dance instructors Laura Chiaramonte (Dance at Illinois) and Kate Insolia. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming environment. No dance experience is needed!