22 Feb 2018
Symphonic Band concert to celebrate women composers
LINCOLN, Neb.— Join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Symphonic Band and conductor Tony Falcone for its program ‘DoubleX’ on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
20 Feb 2018
Haar to present ’Traditions for Saxophone’ in early March
LINCOLN, Neb.— Dr. Paul Haar, Associate Professor of Saxophone at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music and pianist Christi Zuniga present a faculty recital: “Traditions for Saxophone” on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
This concert will feature classics from the saxophone cannon including: Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud, Tableaux de Provence by Paule Maurice and sonatas by Paul Creston and Lawson Lunde.
20 Feb 2018
’Shades & Colors’ to be a musical celebration of Black History
LINCOLN, Neb.— In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music University Singers and All-Collegiate Choir join forces with Lincoln High School and the First-Plymouth Congregational Church for a concert celebrating the contributions of African-American composers, poets, and conductors to our county’s rich heritage of choral singing on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. at First-Plymouth (2000 D Street).
15 Feb 2018
’Inspiration & Innovation’ to be explored by UNL Chamber Singers
LINCOLN, Neb.— The UNL Chamber Singers will explore new virtuoso choral works that demonstrate and awesome versatility of the human voice at its March 1 "Inspiration & Innovation" performance at St. Mark’s on Campus at 7:30 p.m.
From ethereal Eastern Orthodox-inspired music for antiphonal choir to visceral, throbbing Hindu chant to a gospel-tinged arrangement of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” this concert will take you on a unique musical journey unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
15 Feb 2018
’Sway’ Flyover performance is filled with motion in time
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Flyover New Music Series’ program, Sway, on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall is filled with motion in time. Ian Whillock’s titular piece draws its inspiration from the lilting rhythms of Afro-Cuban music; Drew Firkins’ piano trilogy uses vivid colors to paint shooting stars, monster-movie chases, and tears falling down cheeks.
09 Feb 2018 By Kathe C. Andersen
UNL Opera presents Così fan tutte
The Glenn Korff School of Music presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera “Così fan tutte” Feb. 23 and 25.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 seniors/students and are available in advance from the Lied Center Box Office at (402) 472-4747 or at the door.
31 Jan 2018
The Ross, Lied Center present Q&A with composer Danny Elfman
Lincoln, Neb.--The Ross Media Arts Center and the Lied Center for Performing Arts present a special free screening of A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS followed by a Q&A with composer Danny Elfman.
The film screening will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 with the Q&A immediately to follow.
30 Jan 2018
Upcoming Saxophone Day Rescheduled
LINCOLN, Neb.— Due to the Nebraska football spring game date change, Saxophone Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music, scheduled for April 21, 2018, has been rescheduled for a later date.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
25 Jan 2018
Chang steps down from teaching to focus on Lied Center artistic director duties
Lincoln, Neb.—Following the spring 2018 semester, Associate Professor of Practice Ann Chang will step down from her teaching duties in the Glenn Korff School of Music, but is continuing her role as Artistic Director for the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Chang said she will miss the talented students she has taught.
“I will miss the mentoring of great talent,” Chang said. “The great students give back to you 100 times. It’s been wonderful.”
24 Jan 2018
Percussion Ensemble presents ’Burn’
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Percussion Ensemble presents “Burn,” a virtuosic display of percussive pyrotechnics inspired by fire, on February 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.