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Saturday, January 29, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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This professional chamber orchestra comprises University of Illinois faculty, staff, and students, as well as distinguished local freelance and regional/national musicians.
Sunday, January 30, 2022
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Cano Smit has shared the stage with numerous symphony orchestras in the United States and abroad, including the American Youth Symphony and the Montreal Symphony, and has given recitals at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, at Germany’s Rheingau Music Festival, and throughout Spain.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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In this special performance, Imani Winds will join talents with the acclaimed Jupiter String Quartet, University of Illinois quartet-in-residence.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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February Dance will present four prestigious choreographers in the dance field who create work from multiple perspectives and identities.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
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February Dance will present four prestigious choreographers in the dance field who create work from multiple perspectives and identities.
Friday, February 4, 2022
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February Dance will present four prestigious choreographers in the dance field who create work from multiple perspectives and identities.
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Jane Bunnett, the veteran jazz icon and composer, is joined in Maqueque by Dánae Olano on piano, Tailin Marrero Zamora on bass, MaryPaz Fernández on percussion, Yissy García on drums, and the vocals of Joanna Tendai Majoko in a fresh, inventive exploration of Afro-Cuban melodies.
Saturday, February 5, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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February Dance will present four prestigious choreographers in the dance field who create work from multiple perspectives and identities.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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The University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra (UISO) is the School of Music's premier orchestra.
Friday, February 11, 2022
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
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Layering, replication, division, mutation—the cellular world is complex, often reassuringly cyclical, and an inspiration for possibilities for human society in this music-theatre piece from Meredith Monk.
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
Sunday, February 13, 2022
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Each year, the 21st Century Piano Commission sponsors a competition with a cash prize for a composition featuring the keyboard instrument.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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The Illinois Modern Ensemble comprises students dedicated to the performance of contemporary and experimental music.
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
Friday, February 18, 2022
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Lyric Theatre @ Illinois celebrates opera, musicals, cabaret, and popular songs of the French-speaking world, from Paris to Saigon and Montréal to Marrakesh.
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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Set in 1880s Norway, Ibsen’s play is a classic of political theatre. Its themes of greed, corruption, and the power of propaganda are relevant as much now as when he wrote it. This adaptation, devised by University of Illinois faculty and students updates the original to speak to our own moment.
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Lyric Theatre @ Illinois celebrates opera, musicals, cabaret, and popular songs of the French-speaking world, from Paris to Saigon and Montréal to Marrakesh.
Friday, February 25, 2022
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Based on the novels Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler, this fully staged opera featuring a powerhouse ensemble of 20 singers, actors, and musicians harnesses 200 years of Black music to give musical life to Butler’s acclaimed science fiction novel.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
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Based on the novels Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler, this fully staged opera featuring a powerhouse ensemble of 20 singers, actors, and musicians harnesses 200 years of Black music to give musical life to Butler’s acclaimed science fiction novel.
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The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in December 1944 and is the largest music institution in eastern Poland.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
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The Illinois Wind Orchestra and HIndsley Symphonic Band offer a variety of traditional pieces, new compositions, and historic transcriptions.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Studiodance Spring 2022 features keystone projects of Dance at Illinois graduate students Jakki Kalogridis, Bevara Anderson, and Sarah Marks Mininsohn.
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Consistently hailed as one of the world’s leading orchestras, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to its “southern home,” Krannert Center’s renowned Foellinger Great Hall.
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Studiodance Spring 2022 features keystone projects of Dance at Illinois graduate students Jakki Kalogridis, Bevara Anderson, and Sarah Marks Mininsohn.
Friday, March 4, 2022
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Studiodance Spring 2022 features keystone projects of Dance at Illinois graduate students Jakki Kalogridis, Bevara Anderson, and Sarah Marks Mininsohn.
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Studiodance Spring 2022 features keystone projects of Dance at Illinois graduate students Jakki Kalogridis, Bevara Anderson, and Sarah Marks Mininsohn.
Saturday, March 5, 2022
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Studiodance Spring 2022 features keystone projects of Dance at Illinois graduate students Jakki Kalogridis, Bevara Anderson, and Sarah Marks Mininsohn.
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Andrew Megill and the University of Illinois Oratorio Society and University of Illinois Chamber Singers join CUSO to perform Sir Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time, a moving work of depth and beauty.
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Studiodance Spring 2022 features keystone projects of Dance at Illinois graduate students Jakki Kalogridis, Bevara Anderson, and Sarah Marks Mininsohn.
Sunday, March 6, 2022
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The versatile musicians of this orchestra play works ranging from new experimental pieces to classics of the literature.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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This oceanic showcase features eight Indigenous musicians from Aotearoa (New Zealand), Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, Madagascar, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea.
Friday, March 11, 2022
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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The University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra (UISO) is the School of Music's premier orchestra, performing major literature from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
Saturday, March 12, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Recognized for their visionary collaborations and their compelling interpretations of compositions from core classical chamber music standards to pop songs, the Fauré is widely regarded as one of today’s top chamber ensembles.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
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The Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Stéphane Denève, is one of the world’s preeminent orchestras, celebrated for its warm and engaging sound, prolific and acclaimed recording history, national and international touring activities, and distinctive commitment to educational and community outreach efforts.
Saturday, April 2, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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Written just before the French Revolution, The Marriage of Figaro explores class relationships, the roles of wealth, power, and common sense—and the miracle of forgiveness.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Written just before the French Revolution, The Marriage of Figaro explores class relationships, the roles of wealth, power, and common sense—and the miracle of forgiveness.
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
Friday, April 8, 2022
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
Saturday, April 9, 2022
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
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Written just before the French Revolution, The Marriage of Figaro explores class relationships, the roles of wealth, power, and common sense—and the miracle of forgiveness.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
Friday, April 15, 2022
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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In this modern day adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, Wendy, John, and Michael fly off with Peter Pan to discover what is missing from our world on an adventure full of magic, danger, alliances, laughter, and hope.
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With works by Weber, Hindemith, and Bartók, Sinfonia da Camera’s 38th season finale has been crafted to showcase their skill and agility.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Iraqi-American trumpeter, santur (hammered dulcimer) player, vocalist, and composer Amir ElSaffar has mastered disparate musical styles and created a singular approach to combining aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
Friday, April 22, 2022
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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The CUSO season concludes with an Italian journey of orchestral passion and power.
Sunday, April 24, 2022
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Together, Krannert Center and the School of Music choose by audition an outstanding student performer who receives a professional contract for their Debut Artist performance.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements. World-renowned faculty musicians lead them through classic charts by influential writers, such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie, plus current compositions.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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The composer and prolific recording artist Jim Pugh leads the UI Jazz Trombone Ensembles on works arranged or written by group members.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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This group from the University of Illinois specializes in tunes from the Big Band era.
Friday, April 29, 2022
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The Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble have called the Center its Midwest home for two decades and delighted our community with impassioned performances, immersive mentorship, and high-impact engagement, all under the leadership of legendary choreographer Mark Morris.
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The UI Latin Jazz Ensemble performs works with South American, Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, and traditional jazz influences.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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Jazz vocalists can perform a cappella, create their own vocal percussion, become entire orchestras unto themselves, or sing dense arrangements backed by rhythm musicians.
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The Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble have called the Center its Midwest home for two decades and delighted our community with impassioned performances, immersive mentorship, and high-impact engagement, all under the leadership of legendary choreographer Mark Morris.
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This group from the University of Illinois specializes in tunes from the Big Band era.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Strings take the lead when this student jazz ensemble heads into the Studio Theatre.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements. World-renowned faculty musicians lead them through classic charts by influential writers, such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie, plus current compositions.
Friday, May 6, 2022
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.