24 Oct 2018
Korff School’s opera program presents “The Return of Ulysses”
The Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents “The Return of Ulysses.” Performances are Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. This new adaptation of the work will be sung in English.
A pre-performance talk will be held 45 minutes before curtain of each performance in the lower lobby of Kimball.
24 Oct 2018 By Kathe C. Andersen
Glenn Korff School of Music purchases 2 harps with support from donor
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music is building its harp program thanks to the recent purchase of two Lyon & Healy harps, one of which was purchased with support from a generous donor.
Dona Hurst, of Lincoln, Neb., gave a gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation last year to support the purchase of a harp. During a trip to the Lyon & Healy factory in Chicago last May to pick out the harp, the Glenn Korff School of Music also purchased a second harp.
24 Oct 2018
Korff School’s opera program presents “The Return of Ulysses”
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents “The Return of Ulysses.” Performances are Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. This new adaptation of the work will be sung in English.
A pre-performance talk will be held 45 minutes before curtain of each performance in the lower lobby of Kimball.
23 Oct 2018
Come ‘drift’ away with the Flyover New Music Series
LINCOLN, Neb.— “Drifting” is the latest performance title for the Flyover Music Series that will take place on Monday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
The Flyover New Music Series is the new music series from the composition studio at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music. The series is administered and overseen by composition faculty and students.
22 Oct 2018
Moran Woodwind Quintet to premiere new Steinmetz composition ‘All the Difference’
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Moran Woodwind Quintet’s upcoming recital will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, November 4 in Westbrook Recital Hall, and will feature the premiere of a new woodwind quintet by California bassoonist and composer, John Steinmetz, titled, All the Difference. The work was commissioned by the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Cast in four movements, the piece explores and exploits the variety of sounds available to a woodwind quintet.
18 Oct 2018
Jazz night scheduled for Westbrook
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the Graduate Jazz Combo will present a night of Jazz music on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
18 Oct 2018
Hanrahan, guest artist Blom will have a single performance
LINCOLN, Neb.— Glenn Korff School of Music’s Kevin Hanrahan and guest artist Diana Blom, along with friends, will have a single performance on Sunday, February 3 in Kimball Recital Hall at 3 p.m. The original schedule had an additional performance on February 17 in the Sheldon Museum of Art but that performance has been canceled.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
15 Oct 2018
Westminster Church to host Nebraska Trombone Ensemble performance
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Nebraska Trombone Ensemble will perform works by composers ranging from Morten Lauridsen to Frank Zappa and Derek Bourgeois at its October 29 performance at Westminster Presbyterian Church (2110 Sheridan Blvd. in Lincoln) beginning at 7 p.m. The Nebraska Trombone Ensemble is comprised of trombone students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The ensemble performs both original compositions and transcriptions, some of them by members of the ensemble.
11 Oct 2018
Three choirs to make for powerful night of voices in Kimball
LINCOLN, Neb.— Three choirs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music will be part of a performance in Kimball Recital Hall on Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
09 Oct 2018
Becker, Hwang collaborate for Rhythm of Peace – Movement for Change
LINCOLN, Neb.— Rhythm of Peace - Movement for Change will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23 in the Sheldon Museum of Art - Grand Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.