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Ovid’s timeless poem Metamorphoses leaps to stunning life in Mary Zimmerman’s Tony-nominated adaptation. Set in and around a central onstage pool of water that provides the hub of each of Metamorphoses’ many vignettes, Zimmerman’s bold retelling juxtaposes antiquity and modernity … Continue reading
Ovid’s timeless poem Metamorphoses leaps to stunning life in Mary Zimmerman’s Tony-nominated adaptation. Set in and around a central onstage pool of water that provides the hub of each of Metamorphoses’ many vignettes, Zimmerman’s bold retelling juxtaposes antiquity and modernity … Continue reading
Follow Ferrando and Guglielmo as they navigate the faithfulness of their lovers in Mozart’s Così fan tutte! After being persuaded by their cynical friend Don Alfonso, the two decide to test the fidelity of their fiancées, the sisters Fiordiligi and … Continue reading
Follow Ferrando and Guglielmo as they navigate the faithfulness of their lovers in Mozart’s Così fan tutte! After being persuaded by their cynical friend Don Alfonso, the two decide to test the fidelity of their fiancées, the sisters Fiordiligi and … Continue reading
Some of the School of Music’s finest bands come together for a crowd-pleasing extravaganza. Featuring the University Band, the Maryland Community Band and the grand finale: the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band! It’s an upbeat, lively show that is … Continue reading
No artist has ever been blessed with a more apt name than that of the vivaciously expressive pop vocalist Storm Large. "Large" defines Storm's vocal range, her charisma, her bigger-than-life stage persona and her remarkable musical curiosity. The moment she … Continue reading
Michael J. Votta, JR., music director Enjoy an evening of music featuring faculty from across the School of Music! UMWO is joined by Associate Professor of Flute Sarah Frisof, Oboe Lecturer Emily Tsai, Professor of Clarinet Robert Dilutis and Bassoon … Continue reading
David Neely, music director Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka is a vibrant symphony in three movements based on a ballet that tells the captivating tale of a tragic yet endearing puppet. Brought to life by a magician, Petrushka is burdened by human … Continue reading
Grammy and Emmy award winning ensemble, Time For Three, defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras, … Continue reading
The meteoric rise of Atsuko Okatsuka serves as proof that she is one of the few stand-up comedians who can cross over from online viral sensation to big stage showstopper. From her quick-witted breakout 2019 comedy set taped during an … Continue reading
With maximalist movement, oddball humor, and unrelenting theatricality, Deepe Darknesse (pronounced dee-pee dark-ness-ay) is a physical theater performance combining dance, theater and experimentation that will leave you breathless.
With maximalist movement, oddball humor, and unrelenting theatricality, Deepe Darknesse (pronounced dee-pee dark-ness-ay) is a physical theater performance combining dance, theater and experimentation that will leave you breathless.
Employing bittersweet and humorous dialogues, theater Jaha Koo and his clever rice cookers take you on a journey through the last 20 years of Korean history, combining personal experience with political events and reflections on happiness, economic crises and death. … Continue reading
Employing bittersweet and humorous dialogues, theater Jaha Koo and his clever rice cookers take you on a journey through the last 20 years of Korean history, combining personal experience with political events and reflections on happiness, economic crises and death. … Continue reading
The Spring M.F.A Dance Thesis Concert showcases stunning and provocative choreography by M.F.A. candidates Kevin Clark, Mher Kandoyan and Kae Lawrence in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.
The Spring M.F.A Dance Thesis Concert showcases stunning and provocative choreography by M.F.A. candidates Kevin Clark, Mher Kandoyan and Kae Lawrence in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.
The Spring M.F.A Dance Thesis Concert showcases stunning and provocative choreography by M.F.A. candidates Kevin Clark, Mher Kandoyan and Kae Lawrence in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.
The globally-renowned Takács Quartet reunites at The Clarice with the acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough. Internationally respected for their innovative programming, the ensemble has collaborated throughout their career with a fascinating variety of talents, including the bandoneón virtuoso Julien Labro, … Continue reading
Juno Award-winning Afro-Cuban group Okan, led by singer-songwriters Elizabeth Rodriguez on violin and Magdelys Savigne on percussion, make joyous music that doesn't fit comfortably into any single genre. Their raucous drums, catchy hooks and Spanish language lyrics suggest they might … Continue reading
Ntozake Shange’s highly influential 1976 choreopoem for colored girls… might well be the most performed and important piece of theater created expressly by and for Black women in the history of the United States. The work has been adapted for … Continue reading
Ntozake Shange’s highly influential 1976 choreopoem for colored girls… might well be the most performed and important piece of theater created expressly by and for Black women in the history of the United States. The work has been adapted for … Continue reading
Though he is signed to the venerable jazz-specialist Verve Records, the composer, percussionist and pianist Julius Rodriguez's speedy rise to fame among a set of younger fans seems the sort of glow-up you might expect from a DJ or rapper. … Continue reading
Jonathon Heyward, conductor Julia Bullock, soprano Heralded as Gustav Mahler's most sophisticated and yet most accessible work, the Fourth Symphony is likely the new listener's easiest point of access to the great composer. Finished when Mahler was barely forty, this … Continue reading
ABOUT THE EVENT David Neely, music director Dmitri Shostakovich’s fifth symphony came about during a time of intense political persecution. The interpretation of this piece has been hotly debated since its premiere, as many saw it as a criticism of … Continue reading
Michael J. Votta, JR., music director Experience an evening of stories sonically told by the UMD Wind Orchestra! Björk’s Overture to “Dancer in the Dark,” arranged by Vince Mendoza, chronicles the story of Selma Jezkova, a Czech immigrant to the … Continue reading
Considered “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” by The New York Times, the MacArthur and Doris Duke Award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham's dance company A.I.M has solidified his position at the very forefront of the contemporary dance world. … Continue reading
Acclaimed by the New Yorker as a diva in the art of playing the piano, Margaret Leng Tan has established herself as a major force within the American avant-garde. Embracing theater, and choreography in her work, she is a visionary … Continue reading
Following a star turn at the influential globalFEST music festival, the Haitian-born Moonlight Benjamin has methodically built a memorable catalog of roots-rock music that has proven irresistible to NPR, Afropop Worldwide Radio and fans of raw, gutbucket rock and roll … Continue reading
Acknowledged as one of the great American composers and pianists, Conrad Tao's collaboration with the outstanding tap dancer Caleb Teicher presents audiences with a uniquely fresh and deeply vital exploration of percussion's transcendent joys of sound and impact. Through dance … Continue reading
Otto Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor (Die lustigen Weiber Von Windsor) is a German adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved play, telling the story of notorious drunkard and womanizer Sir John Falstaff and his attempts to woo two married women. After … Continue reading
Otto Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor (Die lustigen Weiber Von Windsor) is a German adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved play, telling the story of notorious drunkard and womanizer Sir John Falstaff and his attempts to woo two married women. After … Continue reading
The Grammy Award-winning Australian-born musician Linda May Han Oh is one of the jazz world's most sought-after bassists. She's played alongside Vijay Iyer, Pat Metheny, Billy Childs, Terri Lynne Carrington, Dave Douglas and Geri Allen and was featured as an … Continue reading
Internationally recognized as one of today’s premier chamber music ensembles, the American Brass Quintet continues its tradition of championing new works by distinguished American composers with a new commission from multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey. Tyshawn, a 2017 MacArthur fellow and a … Continue reading
The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek hip hop context for Hip Hop Anansi, a modern, all-ages adaptation of a traditional Ashanti folktale. Anansi wants the Golden Fly Pie Award for Tricksterism and is … Continue reading
The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek hip hop context for Hip Hop Anansi, a modern, all-ages adaptation of a traditional Ashanti folktale. Anansi wants the Golden Fly Pie Award for Tricksterism and is … Continue reading
The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek hip hop context for Hip Hop Anansi, a modern, all-ages adaptation of a traditional Ashanti folktale. Anansi wants the Golden Fly Pie Award for Tricksterism and is … Continue reading
The story of Anansi and his trickster family is put into a sleek hip hop context for Hip Hop Anansi, a modern, all-ages adaptation of a traditional Ashanti folktale. Anansi wants the Golden Fly Pie Award for Tricksterism and is … Continue reading
Marin Alsop, conductor Gabriela Montero, piano The One Thousand and One Nights are a series of fables within a singular overarching fable, that of the royal bride Scheherazade's gambit for survival by spinning scores of tales to keep her cruel … Continue reading
When musical historians look back on our current era, it's increasingly likely that they will consider Cécile McLorin Salvant to be one of the greatest vocalists of her generation. A winner of the prestigious MacArthur "Genius" Grant, Salvant has released … Continue reading
Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community on Maryland Day! This annual campus-wide open house features artistic and creative performances, experiences and activities at The Clarice, and across the University of Maryland campus. Bring your family and your … Continue reading
Part of the beauty of dance is in its constant willingness to accept innovation. Two of the craft's most prominent modern innovators are the MacArthur Grant awardee Michelle Dorrance and the Bessie Award-winner Ephrat "Bounce" Asherie. Each of these choreographers … Continue reading
In this varied, vibrant and celebratory dance presentation, the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers new works of art in motion by student choreographers!
In this varied, vibrant and celebratory dance presentation, the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers new works of art in motion by student choreographers!
Each year, many of the United States’ most outstanding young instrumental musicians converge at The Clarice for weeks of rehearsals, training, seminars and performances to hone their creative edge at the National Orchestral Institute + Festival (NOI+F). Chosen through a … Continue reading
Each year, many of the United States’ most outstanding young instrumental musicians converge at The Clarice for weeks of rehearsals, training, seminars and performances to hone their creative edge at the National Orchestral Institute + Festival (NOI+F). Chosen through a … Continue reading
The UMD Chamber Singers are one of the nation’s most honored and respected collegiate ensembles with a choral repertoire that spans over 500 years of music history. The ensemble will perform a program of music sure to appeal to both … Continue reading
Michael J. Votta, JR., music director Join us for the UMD Wind Orchestra’s season finale concert! This program will feature an exciting array of pieces that are sure to make this performance a memorable close to the 2024-25 academic year!
Alex and Olmsted are proud to introduce you to Milo, an aspiring magician with a big heart and maybe a tiny bit of stage fright. Milo's magic may not always turn out quite the way he plans it, but audiences … Continue reading
David Neely, music director The UMD Symphony Orchestra presents its season finale concert, celebrating with works by three of the most influential composers of all time. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Overture to Coriolanus was written for Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s play … Continue reading
This evening-length multimedia work theatrically explores displacement, longing and the optimism of refugees. Paper Pianos, composed by Mary Kouyoumdjian, combines narratives from four refugees and resettlement workers with intricate hand-drawn animations by artist Kervork Mourad that dramatically depict emotions experienced … Continue reading
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