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This recital showcases exceptional groups of the UMD School of Music’s chamber music program, as selected by faculty.
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Experience the vibrant beat of samulnori under the direction of Sebastian Wang. This modern incarnation of traditional Korean folk music celebrates harvest time and provides a lively soundtrack to dancing. The ensemble is comprised of four types of percussion instruments—an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong—each representing a natural element: rain, clouds, lightning and wind, respectively.
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Celebrate the new music being created right here at Maryland! Featuring original compositions by UMD School of Music student composers, new music recitals range from solo to chamber works and often include electroacoustic performances and multimedia presentations.
Photo by David Andrews
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Directed by Kyoko Okamoto, the UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features elegant music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument. Koto music reflects the quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature. The concert will also feature the Washington Toho Koto Society.
Photo by David Andrews.
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The UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra combine for this concert led by members of the graduate conducting studios. This semester's performance showcases a variety of composers from the Romantic to Contemporary eras, including works by Jennifer Higdon, Gustav Mahler and more.
Program
Jennifer Higdon: Fanfare Ritmico
Ivan Tcherepnin: Statue
Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Donald Hunsberger: Festive Overture
Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza de Destino - Overture
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4, movement 1
Photo by Lauren Patin Photography
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Presenting the music of now, the graduate student-led contemporary music ensemble TEMPO focuses on cultivating new music experiences in the community both within and outside of the standard concert hall.
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Witness the world premiere of University of Maryland School of Music Faculty member Mark Wilson's Pas de deux!
Eric Kutz, cello, and Miko Kominami, piano. Photo Courtesy of Murasaki Duo
Dedicated to the Murasaki Duo, Pas de deux features 3 contrasting movements, each with its own characteristic theme. The first movement explores the Ancient Egyptian's interpretation of the horizons as the gateways of yesterday and tomorrow and the cyclical nature of eternity. The second, a tango, makes reference to Tristan und Isolde, before the piece ends with an energetic finale inspired by Bulgarian rhythm.
The program also features a wide and exciting variety of pieces by Price, Beethoven, Moeran, Bloch and Chopin. This is a performance that you will not want to miss!
Photo by David Andrews.
Swing into an evening of jazz! You won't want to miss this first night of innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary jazz works. Return the next day for a second night of big band featuring different UMD jazz ensembles. Details on the ensembles performing each night and their musical selections will be announced closer to the concert.
This performance is both in-person and livestreamed.
Wrap up your winter with this new monthly jazz jam session led by D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Balbed! The house band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your instrument! After enjoying their set, you’ll have a chance to call a tune! Participation in our jazz jams is free–no tickets required and all levels welcome.
This new opera inspired by the popular folk ballad THE TWA SISTERS, explores the eternal conflict between the opposing forces of love and jealousy; and why this ancient ballad resonates even more deeply today with the proliferation of social media and virtual sharing platforms.
With a tone reminiscent of Guillermo Del Toro’s popular cinematic fables, this opera sheds light on the joy, wonder, humor and pain in the relationship between sisters within a unique episodic structure which spans continents and centuries.
