Paul Barnes with previous Lied Center Piano Academy participants after the final concert.

27 Apr 2023    

Enrollment open for Lied Center Piano Academy

Lincoln, Neb.--The Lied Center for Performing Arts will host the fifth annual Lied Center Piano Academy July 17-21, led by Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes, who serves as artistic director.

The academy is designed for students entering grades 9 through their first year of college and is tailored to serious intermediate and advanced students interested in gaining professional-level instruction and guidance to raise their performance level and understanding of piano music. 

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UNL Symphony Orchestra Markella Hatziano

20 Apr 2023    

Acclaimed mezzo Markella Hatziano to appear with UNL Symphony April 28

Lincoln, Neb.--The internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Markella Hatziano will join the UNL Symphony Orchestra in concert at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m., in a program titled “Heroes, Heroines and the Commonfolk:  Music of Berlioz and Copland.”  

The concert is free and open to the public. 

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University Singers

17 Apr 2023    

University Singers to perform ‘Messiah’

Lincoln, Neb.--The University Singers will present George Friderik Handel’s seminal choral work, “Messiah,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at the Newman Center.

The concert is free and open to the public. The Newman Center is located at 320 N. 16th St. in Lincoln.

Handel himself conducted “Messiah” more than 30 times during his lifetime, nearly always at the Easter season and never in December.

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The UNL Dance Program presents its annual Evenings of Dance concerts April 20-23 at the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater. Lighting designed by Leo Monardo. Photo by Jordan Patt.

11 Apr 2023    By Kathe C. Andersen

UNL Evenings of Dance is April 20-23

Lincoln, Neb.—The Glenn Korff School of Music’s dance program presents their annual Evenings of Dance Concert April 20-23 in the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater.

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Clockwise from upper left:  John Bailey, Diane Barger, William McMullen and Nathan Koch.

07 Apr 2023    

Moran Quartet presents ‘Colorful Conversations’ April 13

Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Moran Woodwind Quartet will perform a concert titled “Colorful Conversations” on Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119. 

The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.

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Felix Olschofka. Photo courtesy of the University of North Texas.

07 Apr 2023    

UNT’s Olschofka named Korff School Director

Lincoln, Neb.--Felix Olschofka, associate dean for operations and professor of violin at the University of North Texas (UNT) College of Music, has been named the director of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music. He begins his appointment July 3.

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24 Mar 2023    

Flyover new music concert is March 29

Lincoln, Neb.—The fourth Flyover new music concert will be held on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119. 

The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.

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The UNL Wind Ensemble presents “Sensurround” on April 6 at the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater.

23 Mar 2023    

UNL Wind Ensemble to present immersive experience at April 6 concert

Lincoln, Neb.—You might not be old enough to have experienced Sensurround in movie theatres, but the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble’s April 6 concert, titled “Sensurround,” will be inspired by it.

Sensurround was the brand name for a process developed by Cerwin-Vega in conjunction with Universal Studios to enhance the audio experience during film screenings. Sounds were felt more than heard. 

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Sonja Kraus (left) and Karen Becker

21 Mar 2023    

You had me at cello

Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music presents a cello concert titled “You Had Me at Cello!” featuring guest artist Sonja Kraus, assistant professor of cello/bass at the University of South Dakota; Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Cello Karen Becker; and the Nebraska Cello Choir. The concert is Monday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119.

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20 Mar 2023    

Music Library to temporarily close, move

Lincoln, Neb.--The Music Library in Westbrook Music Building will close at the end of the day March 31 to accommodate construction of the Glenn Korff School of Music building project.

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