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 →

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 →

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 →