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Brad Dawson and the Live Edge Trio
Monday, February 3, 7:30 p.m., FREE Director of Jazz Studies at Fort Hays State University, Brad Dawson serves as principal trumpet with the Hays Symphony and performs with several jazz groups and big bands and as a soloist. He has performed with Frank Mantooth, Kevin Mahogany, Kim Park, Tommy Ruskin, Gerald Spaits, and Bob Bowman. Live Edge Trio features Ben Markley on piano, Seth Lewis on bass, and Andy Wheelock on drums. For this performance, the trio welcomes drummer Alejandro Castańo. Live Edge writes and arranges music that reflects and builds upon the rich history of the jazz piano trio, featuring hard-swinging, harmonically rich, and infectiously groovy tunes. |
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Guest Artists: Joseph Alessi, trombone & John Dixon, pianoWednesday, February 5, 2:00 p.m., FREE UW Music welcomes Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, and John Dickson, piano, for a free, public recital of works for trombone and piano. The program will include pieces by Roger Boutry and Chick Corea, as well as by pianist and composer John Dickson. Joseph Alessi has been with the New York Philharmonic since 1985, and previously performed with the San Francisco Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Alessi was also guest principal trombonist with the London Symphony Orchestra in Carnegie Hall. John Dickson brings a unique blend of musical artistry and versatility to the craft of composition. A multi-instrumentalist, he has an exceptional background in composing music for film, television and the recording industry as well as performing with such artists as Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Seth Macfarlane, and Ray Charles. |
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UW Double Reed Day Final Concert
Saturday, February 15, 3:00 p.m., FREE The University of Wyoming's Double Reed Day, which fesatures masterclasses and rehearsals for reed players of all ages and levels, culminates in a free, public concert at 3:00 p.m. in the BCPa Recitl hall. Our Wind Symphony conductor, Dr. Matthew Schlomer, will be conducting with Double Reed Day Ensemble this year. |
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Live Edge Trio w/ Kovalcheck and Sommer
Monday, February 17, 7:30 p.m., FREE Live Edge Trio with Steve Kovalcheck and Peter Sommer Peter Sommer – Saxophone Steve Kovalcheck – Guitar Ben Markley – Piano Seth Lewis – Bass Andy Wheelock – Drums
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UW Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
Friday, February 21, 7:30 p.m. This concert explores music, from modern to ancient, that is intended to command attention. The Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Joseph Carver with assistance from graduate student Logan Dominguez, will present “Backlash” by Katahj Copley; “Kentucky 1800” by Clare Grundman (conducted by Logan Dominguez); “Aces of the Air” by Karl L. King (arr. James Swearingen); and “Rest” by Frank Ticheli. The UW Wind Symphony, conducted by Dr. Matthew Schlomer with assistance from graduate student Malori Barnhart, will perform “Selections from the Danserye” by Tielman Susato (arr. Patrick Dunnigan); “The Sight That Awaits Us” by Kelijah Dunton; and “Dancefares” by Jess Turner. Highlights of the Wind Symphony’s set include Michael Mower's virtuosic “Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble,” performed by UW faculty member and flutist Nicole Riner, as well as “Circus Polka,” a piece originally written by Igor Stravinsky as a ballet for dozens of "young elephants." |
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Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
Monday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Jeff Clayton founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. While in their twenties, John and Jeff Hamilton toured and recorded with Monty Alexander, then moved on to separate big band environs. Jeff joined Woody Herman and John signed up for Count Basie. All along, Jeff Clayton had been performing and recording in Los Angeles. In 1986, the three men came together in L.A. and formed the Jazz Orchestra. In 2020, Jeff Clayton passed away after a lengthy illness. The CHJO reminds audiences that his spirit remains in every note that is played. The excitement of this powerful 19-piece band is the result of the band’s stellar performances and John’s writing. Their music is composed and arranged by John, and it is not unusual to hear his take on a composition by Jeff Hamilton or something from the Hamilton trio book. Along with multiple Grammy© nominations, the orchestra is featured on recordings with Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, John Pizzarelli, Charles Aznavour, Ernie Andrews, Barbara Morrison, Natalie Cole and many more. From 1999-2001, they were the in-resident jazz orchestra for the Hollywood Bowl. Their busy schedule still finds them touring the U.S., Europe and Japan, often premiering extended works at jazz festivals and in concert halls. People often describe their sound as being influenced by Ellington, Basie and Thad Jones. This would never be denied by the orchestra, but one listen lets you know that their voice is unique, distinct and impactful. |
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Elmer ChurampiWednesday, February 26, 12:00 p.m.
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Cowboys, Sing On!Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1 Participants for the two-day festival will have the opportunity to sing with UW Choirs, enhance music literacy skills, improve vocal technique, make friends from other schools, and perform on the BCPA Concert Hall stage. A free public Showcase Performance will be held on Friday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. The concert will feature Laramie Civic Chorus, conducted by O’Neil Jones with Francine Cancian, piano; Laramie Children’s Chorus, directed by Allison Murray and Beth Kean with Michael Lechner, piano; and UW Collegiate Chorale, conducted by Brian C. Murray with guest conductors Emily Peterson and Michael Lechner and Allisson Garcia, piano. Featured performers include Lauren Lestage, soprano; Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano; Erik J. Erlandson, baritone; David Plank, organ; Katherine Lechner, flute; Giovanna Volpi Smeiske, violin; Michael Vitanza, violin; Kiara Sheffield, cello; and Valentina Gavrilova, organ. The free, public Festival Performance, featuring festival participants and UW Choirs, will be held Saturday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. The concert will include the Happy Jacks; the Singing Statesmen, conducted by Brian C. Murray and guest conductor Emily Peterson with Alisson Garcia, piano; the Festival Tenor Bass Singers, conducted by Brian C. Murray with Alisson Garcia, piano; 7220 Blues, Brynley LaChance, student director with Bryn Catlin, piano; Bel Canto, conducted by O’Neil Jones and guest conductor Emily Peterson, with Renato da Silva, piano; Festival Treble Singers, conducted by O’Neil Jones with Renato da Silva, piano; and finally the Combined Festival Singers, conducted by Brian C. Murray with Alisson Garcia, piano. Featured performers include Diego Frometa-Batezini, tenor; Soyeon Kang, piano; and Emily Peterson, percussion. |
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Trio PantoumFriday, March 5, 5:00 p.m. Next up in UW Music's Eminent Artist 20244-2025 Series, "The Future of Classical Music," is Trio Pantoum on March 5 at 5:00 p.m. in the BCPA Recital Hall. This free, pubic concert will feature music by Giancarlo Aquilanti, Maurice Ravel, and Anton Arensky. Founded in 2016 at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris, the award-winning Trio Pantoum has established itself in Europe and beyond as one of today's leading young chamber ensembles. Acclaimed in major concert halls on three continents, the trio has collaborated with many notable artists. Joining the Trio is the University of Northern Colorado Chamber Winds, Dr. Matthew Schlomer, guest conductor. Don't miss it! |
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UW Symphony Orchestra: The Jacoby Competition Finals
Thursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. The worlds of competition and classical music meet head-on March 6, as UW’s finest student musician will be chosen at this year’s Jacoby Competition. The concert is at 7:30 in the Buchanan Center Concert Hall. The Jacoby Competition never fails to be one of the UWSO’s most exciting events. Dr. Michael Griffith will conduct. What you’ll hear is actually the finals of a two-stage competition. Months ago, many UW music students performed their selected solo in the audition round. An entire day was devoted to that, late in the fall semester. A panel of distinguished musicians served as judges, and chose the very best to perform on this concert. Another set of judges will be at the concert, and will decide upon the best two performances of the evening. The winners will receive significant cash awards. The Competition will have an incredibly varied program. You’ll hear our best, and also experience the breadth of our program. This year’s soloists, and their repertoire, are:
And then? That exciting moment when UW Arts and Sciences Interim Dean Adrienne Freng announces the judges’ decision! The concert is named after Dorothy Jacoby, a founding member of your Symphony Association, and a long-time supporter of classical music in Laramie. After her passing, her sons Peter and Michael Jacoby made a generous contribution in honor of their mother. That gift, along with contributions from many of Dorothy's friends, created the endowment that funds the prize.
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Organ Concert
Sunday, March 16, 3:00 p.m., FREE |
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Ney Fialkow: The Art of Brazilian Piano MusicTuesday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. This free guest artist recital features music by Vagner Cunha, Camargo Guarnieri, Claudio Santoro, Radamés Gnáttali, and Francisco Mignone. Winner of several piano competitions including the much-coveted Eldorado Music Prize in São Paulo, pianist Ney Fialkow conciliates a busy career as soloist and collaborative pianist with that of Full Professor in the Music Department of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where he also obtained his Bachelor of Music performance degree, under Zuleika Rosa Guedes. His recital appearances have captivated audiences in many distinguished concert halls in his country and abroad. |
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Adam Birnbaum Trio: PreludesWednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., FREE Join the University of Wyoming Jazz Studies program for the genre-bending stylings of the Adam Birnbaum Trio, whose adaptations of Bach’s best-loved preludes “leap across three centuries into a modern jazz setting, with wonderful results” (New York City Jazz Record). Accompanied by Jorge Roeder on upright bass and Keita Ogawa on percussion, pianist Birnbaum delivers fresh, modern arrangements of the timeless works of Bach that are faithful to the spirit of the original compositions yet full of surprising improvisation, continuing the rich jazz tradition of drawing inspiration from baroque masterpieces. Birnbaum is emerging as one of the top young voices in jazz piano. Since receiving a graduate Artist’s Diploma in jazz studies from The Julliard School in 2003, he has become a presence on the New York City scene as a leader and sideman, performing in such venues as the Village Vanguard, the Blue Note, Birdland, the Jazz Standard and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. He has also performed on many national and world stages, including the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, the Kennedy Center, the Montreal Jazz Festival, The Spoleto Festival, The Red Sea Jazz Festival, The Rockport Chamber Festival, NPR Jazz Christmas, and the Capetown Jazz Festival. As a leader, Birnbaum has released four albums under his name to critical acclaim. As a sideman, his wide-ranging versatility and artistry have made him a first call for a wide variety of ensembles. Birnbaum is also recognized as a composer and arranger, whose “compositions prove immediately infectious, each with a hook that draws the listener along for the ride.” (Ken Dryden, Allmusic.com). Birnbaum is currently an Assistant Professor of Jazz at SUNY Purchase. He is also a Steinway Artist. |
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Han/Kang Piano Duo Recital
Friday, March 28, 7:30 p.m., FREE The Han-Kang Duo Recital, featuring pianists Jiwon Han and Soyeon Kang, is a thoughtfully curated program spanning works from the Impressionist era to modern Latin American repertoire. This free, public recital promises a compelling dialogue between tradition and innovation, lyricism and virtuosity. Jiwon Han, a pianist of international renown, has captivated audiences worldwide with his artistry, performing in major venues across Asia, Europe, and the United States. A laureate of numerous prestigious competitions, he is recognized not only for his technical command but also for his depth of musical interpretation. In addition to his solo and chamber work, Mr. Han is an avid researcher, with particular interest in the music of historically underrepresented composers. Soyeon Kang, an accomplished pianist and educator, has earned accolades in international competitions and has performed extensively in East Asia and North America, including a debut at Carnegie Hall. Her musical expertise extends beyond the piano, with studies in harpsichord and organ. A dedicated scholar, she has contributed to musicological research while continuing to shape the next generation of musicians through her teaching and mentorship. Together, Han and Kang offer an evening that transcends mere performance, engaging listeners in a dialogue between past and present, structure and spontaneity. The Han-Kang Piano Duo Recital is not just a concert—it is an invitation to experience the enduring power of piano literature through the hands of two distinguished artists. |
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Wyoming Baroque
Saturday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., FREE UW Music welcomes a touring performance of Wyoming Baroque, “Music of 1725: Tradition, Innovation, and Cultural Crossroads,” which features works by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Bach. Based in Sheridan College in Sheridan, Wyoming, Wyoming Baroque promotes, performs, and advocates for music and music education in Wyoming and beyond, with particular attention to historically-informed performance practice. The ensemble comprises artists specializing in historically-informed performances of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century repertoire and contemporary compositions. Personnel for the UW concert include Stacey Brady, Matvey Lapin, and Carla Sciaky, violin; Emily Bowman, viola; Beth Vanderborgh, cello; and Mark Elliot Bergman, bass. |
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Faculty Recital: Magdalena Wór, Glêsse Collet, Theresa Bogard
Sunday, March 30, 3:00 p.m., FREE UW Music Faculty Recital Series presents Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano, Glesse Collet, viola, and Theresa Bogard, piano, on Sunday, March 30, at 3:00 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public. The program will feature works for voice, viola, and piano by composers Fryderyk Chopin, Romanza Carlos Gomes, Johannes Brahms, Frank Bridge, Francisco Mignone, and João Gomes de Araújo. Dr. Magdalena Wór is assistant professor of voice at the University of Wyoming, where she teaches Applied Voice lessons and Opera Workshop. She is a Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions National Finalist, winner of the International Marcella Sembrich Kochańska Vocal Competition and the Heinz Rehfuss Vocal Competition, Finalist of the International Marcello Giordani and Moniuszko Competitions, and an alumna of the San Francisco Opera’s Merola Summer Opera Program and the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program at the Washington National Opera. Wór has sung with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Opera, the National Philharmonic, Palm Beach Opera, Baltic Opera, Virginia Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Birmingham Opera, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and New Trinity Baroque, among others. Equally comfortable on an operatic stage and in intimate chamber setting, Wór has collaborated with fellow musicians across the United States, as well as in Poland, Mexico, Philippines, and Great Britain. Award-winning Brazilian violist Glêsse Collet immigrated to the United States in 2016. She served as principal viola in the Symphony Orchestra of Teatro Nacional de Brasília (Brazil) for five years, and has been a viola soloist with conductors Claudio Santoro, Oswaldo Colasso, Gerald Kegelmann, Piero Bastianelli, Elena Herrera, and Claudio Cohen. Collet has performed throughout Brazil and the world as a member of the Quarteto de Brasília, whose critically-acclaimed recordings have received the Sharp Prize for the “Best Classical Music CD,” the OK Prize, the Federal District Cultural Merit Order Award, and the ninth Carlos Gomes Prize for Classical Music in the category “Best Chamber Music Ensemble of the Year.” Collet is featured on a solo disc of works by Brazilian composers. American pianist Theresa Bogard is a dynamic, versatile performer dedicated to expanding the canon of traditional piano repertoire. Her early career focused on performances of music by women composers, and she continues to include works by other lesser-known composers in her varied programs. As a recipient of a coveted Fulbright grant, Bogard was able to explore her interest in historical performance practice and fortepiano studying at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague in the Netherlands. That same year she was a top-prize winner in the International Mozart Fortepiano Competition in Bruges, Belgium. A world traveler with a passion for other cultures, Bogard has performed on five continents. Her extensive discography includes recordings ranging from solo piano to chamber music collaborations, from music of living composers to her specialty in fortepiano and historical performance practice. |
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A Concert Conversation on Computer MusicFeaturing Drs. Stephen Beck and Blake McGee Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., FREE The University of Wyoming Department of Music, in partnership with the School of Computing, present “Tech and Music,” featuring Stephen David Beck, American composer and educator, and UW Music faculty member and clarinetist Dr. Blake McGee. Stephen David Beck teaches music composition, electroacoustic music, and computer applications in music at Louisiana State University, where he is the Derryl and Helen Haymon Professor of Music. About his music, Beck writes: “…the use of technology in my music is not meant to replace musicians, but rather to enhance and expand a performer’s potential for expressiveness, technique and, most importantly, timbre. There is an uncanny beauty in the physical and mathematical laws of nature, a beauty of intense complexity bound by simplicity, order, and logic. For me, this is a constant and powerful source of inspiration, and modern technology seems the perfect tool for expressing that inspiration and awe.” |
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UW Guest Recital: Peter MackDESPAIR, DELIRIUM, DELIGHT, DISCOVERIES, DREAMS!Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., FREE Touted as featuring “some of the saddest and the most joyful piano music of the last 150 years,” this eclectic recital will include pieces by Edvard Grieg, Frederic Chopin, Lili Boulanger, Gabriel Dupont, Leo Ornstein, Nadia Boulanger, Oswald Russell, Margaret Bonds, and Charles Trénet. Irish pianist Peter Mack is in great demand as a performer, clinician, convention artist, adjudicator, and teacher. Celebrated for his moving playing, and his easy rapport with audiences, he has performed throughout the United States and Europe, as well as in Australia, India, and the former Soviet Union. He is the winner of the New Orleans, Young Keyboard Artists, and Pacific International Piano Competitions. His prize in the Sherman-Clay competition included a Steinway grand piano. Naturally, he is a Steinway artist! Peter Mack is well known for his extensive repertoire, having performed twenty-six concertos with orchestras. A choral scholar at Trinity College Dublin, and a fellow of Trinity College London, he has a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Washington. His principal teachers were Frank Heneghan, and Bela Siki. Past engagements include performances in two of the most acoustically perfect performance spaces in Europe; the Salle Cortot of the Ecole Normale in Paris, and the Haydnsaal of the Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria. Recently, Dr. Mack received the extraordinary honor of being asked to deliver both the Advanced Piano Masterclass at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) annual convention, and the Masterclass for MTNA Winners at the biennial National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP) in Illinois. His students are frequent winners of local, national, and international competitions. He is the proud teacher of twenty-four MTNA national finalists, and four MTNA national first place winners. An active MTNA member, his term as president of the organization runs from 2023-2025. |
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UWYO Percussion and Brass FestivalMonday, April 7 Brass Concert: 3:30 p.m., BCPA Concert Hall with UW Brass faculty and ft. Justin Bartels, Nat Wickham, Steve Vaughn, and Ben Shafer Percussion Concert: 5:00 p.m., BCPA Concert Hall UW Percussion Ensemble and Samba Bateria ft. Micheal Spiro and Carl Dixon Join UW Music for he UWYO Percussion and Brass Festival Closing Concerts! Both are free and open to the public. The UWYO Percussion and Brass Festival is a deep dive into all things Percussion and Brass, designed to inspire and elevate the next generation of musicians. This intensive day is filled with hands-on clinics and workshops led by industry experts, offering participants of all levels the opportunity to develop their musicianship. From solo and ensemble competitions that showcase talent to captivating guest artist performances, this festival is a vibrant hub of musical collaboration and innovation. Join us for an unforgettable experience that aims to cultivate a passion for percussion and brass, fostering a community of dedicated musicians eager to learn and grow together! |
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UW Concertmaster Fund RecitalThursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. Symphony audiences are used to this ritual: the houselights dim, and out walks the concertmaster. They tune the orchestra, and the concert begins. But unless the orchestra plays something with concertmaster solos, we seldom get to hear them alone. That is about the change. The UWSO will continue its tradition of showcasing wonderfully talented concertmasters as soloists. The annual Concertmaster Fund Recital will be presented in the Buchanan Center Recital Hall, followed by a reception for all ticketholders. It will be your opportunity to chat with the soloists and other supporters of classical music. Wonderful music, wonderful food, wonderful company, what more can you ask? UW Symphony concertmaster Giovanna Volpi will be joined by pianists Jiwon Han and Augusto Barbieri, and trumpeter Steven Cozzuli in works by Villa-Lobos (from her native Brazil), Richard Danielpour, Eric Ewazen, and ending with rags by Scott Joplin and William Bolcom. This event will be in our beautiful Recital Hall, so seating is limited. Order your special tickets now. Musically, this will show you the very best UW has to offer, and is an incredibly good cause as well. Tickets for this special fund-raising event are $40.00. University funding for our concertmaster fellowship has dwindled over the years, so this event is designed to strengthen the endowment that funds our Moore Concertmaster Fellowships. It’s an excellent cause. We sincerely hope you will attend.
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UW Wind Symphony and Laramie High School BandSaturday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Don't miss the University of Wyoming Wind Symphony, conducted by Dr. Matthew Schlomer, with the Laramie High School Band, conducted by Brian Redmond, performing the collaborative concert “O Fortuna." The first half of concert features the Laramie High School Band, with selections that reveal the ancient elements of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth. Robert W. Smith’s composition, “The Inferno,” takes its inspiration from Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” taking listeners through the nine circles of Hell ultimately out again with the chaos and cacophony fading away. Next is “Air From County Derry,” an arrangement of the well-known Irish folk song “Danny Boy” by Joseph Kreines. This light chorale explores the melody, passing it around the sections of the band before coming to rest with its final statement. Finally, the ensemble will perform Randall Standridge’s “Iron and Ice,” which serves double duty as “water” and “earth” elements and depicts the stages of a Viking expedition. The piece begins with a triumphant and expectant fanfare as the ship sets sail, followed by an ominous melody charting the crew’s perilous encounter with ice and fog, culminating in the final section depicting a battle and victorious return home. The second half of the concert features the University of Wyoming Wind Symphony Performing Pual Dukas’ “La Péri Fanfare” (arr. R. Longfield), Next is Libby Larsen’s “Ursa,” featuring Eminent Artist-in-Residence Cristina Cutts, tuba soloist. Titled after the bear constellation, the piece begins with the creature looking up into the full moon and singing to it. The concert concludes with an arrangement of Carl Orff's epic, "Carmina Burana," (arr. John Krance). Based on medieval poems, the work ponders life's most essential topics, like fate, romance, and springtime.
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Guest Artist: Sarah Coburn with Theresa BogardTuesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., FREE Soprano Sarah Coburn has performed on many of the world’s great stages, including The Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Seattle Opera, Los Angeles Opera, the Wiener Staatsoper, Welsh National Opera, and Opéra de Montréal. Coburn returned to Seattle Opera in May 2024 as a soloist for their 60th Anniversary Gala. During the 2022-2023 season, she returned to one of her signature roles, joining New York City Opera as the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor for a performance in Bryant Park. Her critically acclaimed recording of Bellini’s I Puritani, featuring tenor Lawrence Brownlee and the Kaunas City Symphony and Kaunas State Choir, was released in 2021 on Delos. Recent seasons have included Strauss’s Four Last Songs with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, a reprisal of the role of Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor with Lyric Opera Kansas City, Adèle in Le comte Ory with Seattle Opera, the title role in Manon with Opera Santa Barbara, Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail with Atlanta Opera, concerts with tenor Lawrence Brownlee at both the Tivoli Festival with the Copenhagen Philharmonic and in Jurmala, Latvia, Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, and Rossini’s Stabat Mater with the Choral Arts Society of Washington at the Kennedy Center. Career highlights include the role of Amina in La sonnambula with the Wiener Staatsoper, Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos with Seattle Opera, Marie in La fille du regiment with Seattle Opera, Opera Carolina, and Tulsa Opera, Juliette in Roméo et Juliette with Tulsa Opera, and Adina in L’elisir d’amore with Washington National Opera. Ms. Coburn has perfomed the roles of Princess Yue-Yang in the world premiere production of Tan Dun’s The First Emperor at the Metropolitan Opera opposite Placido Domingo, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Florida Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Tulsa Opera, Seattle Opera, Opera San Antonio, and Boston Lyric Opera; the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor with Washington National Opera, Tulsa Opera and Utah Opera; Gilda in Rigoletto with Welsh National Opera, Opéra de Montréal, Los Angeles Opera, Portland Opera, Arizona Opera, Tulsa Opera, Nashville Opera, and Cincinnati Opera; Asteria in Tamerlano with Washington National Opera and Los Angeles Opera; Vittoria in Pedrotti’s Tutti in maschera at Wexford Festival Opera, Euridice and Genio in Haydn’s L’anima del filosofo with the Handel & Haydn Society and Glimmerglass Opera, Elvira in I puritani with the Tivoli Festival, Boston Lyric Opera and Washington Concert Opera, Lakmé with Tulsa Opera, Lucie de Lammermoor with both Cincinnati Opera and Glimmerglass Opera, Linda di Chamounix at the Caramoor Festival, Amenaide in Tancredi with Washington Concert Opera, and Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi with Glimmerglass Opera. Ms. Coburn has also performed with Glimmerglass Opera as the title character in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience as well as Sister Constance in Dialogues of the Carmelites, a role she reprised for New York City Opera. Ms. Coburn created the role of Kitty in the world premiere of Anna Karenina at Florida Grand Opera and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. She has sung Adele in Die Fledermaus with both Seattle Opera and Michigan Opera Theatre, Oscar in Un ballo in maschera with Opera Company of Philadelphia, Florida Grand Opera, and Cincinnati Opera, Olympia in Les Contes d’Hoffmann and Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier with Cincinnati Opera, Norina in Don Pasquale, Sandrina in La finta giardiniera and Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro with Florida Grand Opera. Ms. Coburn has appeared in concert with Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Russian National Orchestra, Copenhagen Philharmonic at the Tivoli Festival, and the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra; and Handel & Haydn Society as soloist for Elijah and Messiah. She has also sung Messiah with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra; Carmina Burana with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, National Chorale at Avery Fisher Hall, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Wind Symphony; and has joined the Seattle Symphony for Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Ms. Coburn has appeared in concert with Bryn Terfel with Florida Grand Opera, as well as in a duo-recital for the United States Supreme Court; in recital with Lawrence Brownlee for the Vocal Arts Society, with Los Angeles Opera and the Mark Morris Dance Group in Handel’s “L’allegro, il penseroso, ed il moderato” and in recital at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Ms. Coburn has received awards from the George London Foundation, The Richard Tucker Foundation, The Jensen Foundation, The Liederkranz Foundation, Opera Index, and was a National Grand Finalist in the 2001 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. |
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UW Jazz CombosWednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., FREE
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UW Jazz Ensembles I and IIThursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. |
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Bill O'Connell TrioMonday, April 21, 7:30 p.m., FREE |
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Faculty Recital: Fadial-HanThursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., FREE |
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Opera TheatreFriday, April 25, 7:30 p.m., FREE
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Happy Jacks and 7220 BluesSunday, April 27, 3:00 p.m., FREE
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Sympatico TrioSunday, April 27, 7:00 p.m., FREE
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Andy GarlandTuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., FREE
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UW Community and Symphonic BandsThursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. |
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Carmina Burana feat. UW Wind Symphony and ChoirsSaturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. |
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Helios TrioMonday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., FREE |
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UW Symphony Orchestra: Mahler 4Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. |
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Front Range Piano QuartetWednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., FREE
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