Upcoming Events
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Lisa Williamson - Soprano Recital 8:00pm
9/29
Lisa Williamson - Soprano Recital
Friday, September 29th, 2023
08:00 PM
Von der Mehden Recital Hall
Samuel Barber and James Agee’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 and Richard Strauss’ Vier letzte Lieder, with text by Hermann Hesse and Johann Eichendorff. Additional works include Franz Liszt’s settings of poems by Victor Hugo and arias by composer George Frideric Handel and librettist Giacomo Rossi
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Anoushka Shankar 7:30pm
10/3
Anoushka Shankar
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Anoushka ShankarTues, Oct 3, 7:30 pmCo-Sponsored by the UConn Asian American Cultural Center, UConn Women’s CenterMasterful sitarist, film composer, and activist Anoushka Shankar comes to North America with a new quintet of musicians, with whom she has carved out a multifaceted and dynamic sound. Immersed from a young age on the world stage, she began studying the sitar - and Indian classical music - from the age of 9 under the intensive tutelage of her father, Pandit Ravi Shankar. Representing the very best of the thriving London music scene, her quintet comprises clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-composer Sarathy Korwar, Carnatic percussionist Pirashanna Thevarajah, bassist Tom Farmer, and brings unmatched energy and camaraderie on stage. -
Isidore Quartet 7:30pm
10/5
Isidore Quartet
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Isidore QuartetLenard Chamber Music SeriesThu, Oct 5, 7:30 pmWinners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022, the New York City-based Isidore String Quartet (formed in 2019) carrya vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. An ensemble actively dedicated to pushing the boundaries of music-making, the ISQ is the resident ensemble for the Contemporary Alexander School/Alexander Alliance International. In conjunction with those well-versed in the world of Alexander Technique, as well as other performers,the ISQ explores the vast landscape of body awareness, mental preparation, and performance practice. -
Lorraine Rose Williams Stage Dedication Celebration 2:00pm
10/7
Lorraine Rose Williams Stage Dedication Celebration
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
02:00 PM
von der Mehden Recital Hall
Lorraine Rose Williams Stage Dedication Celebration - 2 pm - von der Mehden Recital Hall - Reception to follow in Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Atrium
Please register here: https://www.events.foundation.uconn.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=767309&utm_source=invitation&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=fy24wiliamsdedication100723
Please join us for a ceremony and performance to celebrate the dedication of the von der Mehden Recital Hall stage in honor of the late Lorraine Rose Williams, founder of UConn’s Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir. A reception will follow in the Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Building. The naming of the Lorraine Rose Williams Stage celebrates Ms. Williams’ rich contributions to the UConn community and is a testament to her lasting legacy at the University.
Can’t join us in person? The program on the Lorraine Rose Williams Stage will be livestreamed here.
About the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir
Ms. Williams founded the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir, to create an environment that fostered the social, intellectual, and emotional growth of UConn’s African American and Black students. The choir grew under her leadership, performing across Connecticut and New York. The choir currently has more than 100 active members representing diverse races and ethnicities.
If you require a special accommodation to participate in this event or have questions, please contact Kate Gannon, Director of Alumni Relations, Diverse Alumni Communities via email or call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at (888) 822-5861.
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UConn Songfest 5:00pm
10/8
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Sergio Bernal Dance Company 7:30pm
10/12
Sergio Bernal Dance Company
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Sergio Bernal Dance Company Thu, Oct 12, 7:30 pm Post-Performance Q&A Flamenco, classical ballet, and contemporary dance come together showcasing the evolution of Sergio Bernal Dance Company. From Spain, Sergio Bernal and Ricardo Cue formed the company with the purpose of celebrating pure Spanish flamenco with highlights of the most unique and regal ballet performances imaginable. Vivaldi, “The Swan”, and “Solea por Bulerias” are part of the playlist that gives life to this vibrant performance. The Company makes its debut at Jorgensen, fresh off the Fall for Dance 2023 festival in NYC.
