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April 2, 2008
Looking for something to do?
Looking for something to do? Check out these events:
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC AND THE SENSE OF MOTION will be explored in "Music, Motion, and Subjectivity," a presentation by Eric Clarke, Oxford University. The event, cosponsored by the School of Music and CLA, will include a Q&A. April 7, 3:30-5 p.m., 280 Ferguson Hall.
UNIVERSITY OPERA THEATRE presents Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, in Italian with supertitles; directed by associate professor of music David Walsh, April 10-12, 7:30 p.m., and April 13, 1:30 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall. Tickets are $20 ($10 students); call 612-624-2345 or buy online.
Come meet Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion. University Theatre's production of The Wiz, April 11-19, tells the tale of finding one's place in the world through four characters. The musical, based on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, includes songs like "Soon As I Get Home," "Believe in Yourself," and "Ease on Down the Road." Directed by Dominic Taylor, with music direction by Sanford Moore and choreography by Uri Sands. Tickets are $12 to $17. Show times vary; see U Theatre.
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February 26, 2008
SPARK Festival of Electronic Music and Arts
From the Brief:
SIXTH ANNUAL SPARK FESTIVAL of Electronic Music and Arts is Feb. 26-March 2. Founded in 1992 by School of Music professor Doug Geers, SPARK brings renowned scholars and performers of electronic music and arts to the West Bank Arts Quarter for lectures, performances, master classes, and multimedia installations. This year, the festival features pop-influenced live electronica performances, with video every night at the Nomad World Pub, among other things. For the complete schedule, see SPARK fest
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October 10, 2007
Mirjana Lausevic Memorial Concert
A MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR MIRJANA "MINJA" LAUSEVIC, an associate professor of ethnomusicology who died July 15, will be held Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m., Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Av. S., Minneapolis.
For further info on the concert details click here. For the info from the School of Music click here .
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September 10, 2007
Art in the Libraries/Gene Gutché Exhibition
From the Monday Memo:
Art in the Libraries Exhibit Opening Reception
On Friday September 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Music Library (70 Ferguson Hall), there will be an opening reception for the fall "Art in Libraries Exhibition," a collaboration involving the University’s Department of Art, the Music Library, and Wilson Library. This exhibition will feature new two- and three-dimensional art in various media produced by graduate students in the Department of Art.
Gene Gutche, A Centennial Celebration of a Composer's Birth
September 10 through November 30
Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery
An exhibit highlighting the work of acclaimed composer and Minnesota native Gene Gutche, including original scores, photographs, letters, and other materials from the Performing Arts Archives at the Libraries. Free and open to the public
A Musical Tribute to Gene Gutché
Featuring commentary by Minnesota Public Radio host Michael Barone and performances by Minnesota Orchestra musicians
Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall, Ferguson Hall
Monday, September 17 at 6:45 p.m.
Free and open to the public. The event is co-sponsored by the Schubert Club and the University Libraries
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August 30, 2007
Minnesota Orchestra at Northrop Plaza
From the U eNews:
The Minnesota Orchestra will perform a free noon concert on Wednesday, September 12, at Northrop plaza on the Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis to celebrate the start of the U's fall semester and the orchestra's 2007-08 concert season. Assistant conductor Sarah Hatsuko Hicks will lead the orchestra; the program will feature an eclectic mix, concluding with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. The concert marks the Minnesota Orchestra's first appearance on Northrop plaza since 1980. For more information, call 612-371-5656 or 1-800-292-4141.
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February 23, 2007
Spark Festival
Still a few more days left of the Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Arts--"six days of the latest in electronic and electroacoustic music, powered installation art, dance and other interdisplinary events." Events run through Sunday Feb. 25. More information can be found here
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January 12, 2007
Music for Martin
MUSIC FOR MARTIN, the 26th annual concert to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be presented by the Office of the VP and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity and the School of Music. Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness and local a cappella group 4given will perform. Free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations required. Jan. 21, 4 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall. Click here for the press release or here to see the event listing .
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February 28, 2006
School of Music Contemporary Composers Festival
From UMN eNews:
From March 7 to 12, the School of Music (SOM) on the Twin Cities campus will host the 2006 Contemporary Composers Festival. The event--a mix of free concerts, a film screening, discussions, and lectures--will feature the music of American composer Elliott Carter and musicians from the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and SOM. For complete information, including a complete schedule of festival events, see 2006 composers festival webpage.
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February 4, 2005
Kristi's Recital
Kristi Bergland is giving a recital tomorrow evening, Sat. Feb. 5, 7:30 pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral (by Loring Park) in Minneapolis.
She will be singing works by Grieg, Sibelius, Barber and Walton. Admission is free and there will be a reception following.
Click here for a map/directions.
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December 10, 2004
More Messiah!
If the sing-along Messiah is not your style, you can catch the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale performing Handel's masterpiece on Sunday, 12 December at 2:00 at Orchestra Hall...
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November 29, 2004
Sing-along Messiah!
The Dakota Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present Handel's Messiah next weekend at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville.
The Friday evening performance is a "sing-along" event--bring your music, or order a vocal score along with your tickets!
Performance times:
Friday, 10 December 2004, 7:30 pm
Saturday, 11 December 2004, 7:30 pm
Sunday, 12 December 2004, 2:00 pm
Tickets are available through the Symphony website.
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October 5, 2004
VocalEssence Concert, October 10
Come hear Bill sing in an upcoming concert!
He sings with The VocalEssence Ensemble singers, a classical-choral group directed by Philip Brunelle. There is a concert Sunday October 10th at 4:00 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
It should be a very interesting program. VocalEssence will be joining the
St. Olaf Choir (from Northfield), and will be performing two large
works- The Peaceable Kingdom by Randall Thompson, and Mass for double choir by Frank Martin. To complement these two works, the Ensemble singers will be premiering a new piece of music called "Another Spring" by Tom Nazziola, and the St. Olaf Choir will be doing a set of songs also.
Tickets may be purchased directly from the Orchestra Hall Box Office. Call
612-371-5656 or 1-800-292-4141 or order online. The online Box Office
includes a detailed seating chart.
(Bill Pederson, music processor)
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September 1, 2004
Nordic Roots Festival 17-19 Sept 2004
The 6th annual Nordic Roots Festival is just around the corner! The Festival begins with Harv and Flukt, continues Saturday with Phønix, Mari Boine Band and Swåp, and wraps up Sunday with Roger Tallroth & Friends, Mats Edén & Tina Quartey and Väsen trio with guests Frigg.
Recordings of many of these performers are available for your listening pleasure in the Music Library.
All performances take place at the Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave So., Minneapolis. Tel: 612-338-2674 ext. 2
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August 27, 2004
Music at the State Fair
Wondering what to do between Pronto Pups and deep fried eelpout-on-a-stick?
Here are a couple of ideas to get your feet tapping at the "Great Minnesota Get Together"
Check out the free stage at the International Bazaar or other State Fair Freestage offerings.
Follow along with the Amateur Talent Contest Semi-Finals 6 p.m. nightly at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. Schedule of performers and previous evenings results posted daily.
4-H Fun! Check out the 4-H Fair Schedule for Share the Fun and other performances on the Harkness Hall and Erickson Hall Stages in the 4-H building.
For general State Fair entertainment info, including Grandstand entertainment, try the official State Fair entertainment page.
Enjoy!
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