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The King’s Singers: Ken Fischer’s First Presentation
Ken Fischer first presented The King’s Singers at the Kennedy Center in February 1983. Read his incredible story of the concert (challenges include blizzards!) which took place 30 years ago on Valentine’s Day.
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Tweet Seats: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
For our second tweet seats event, we saw Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán in Hill Auditorium Meet the participants. UMS: Tell us a little about you. If you have an online presence you…
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[LISTENING GUIDE] Introduction to Sarod
The sarod is an Indian stringed instrument used mainly in North Indian (Hindustani) classical music.
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Students take a picture with jazz legend Marcus Belgrave
Photo by Mark Gjukich Photography. Students take a photo with Marcus Belgrave, legendary Detroit trumpet player, at Detroit School of Arts Auditorium school performance of “From Cass Corridor to the World.”
STORY
The Importance of Wind Instruments to early 20th-Century French Composers
Garrett Schumann discusses the intersection between wind repertoire and the leading French composers of the early 20th century.
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100 Years in Hill & Hundreds of Menus
From 1904 to 1986, Alva Sink welcomed hundreds of guest artists for post-concert receptions and dinners, preparing a spectacular feast for everyone from Eugene Ormandy to Sergei Rachmaninoff.
VIDEO
Angélique Kidjo’s Special Message to Ann Arbor
Angélique Kidjo, a world music superstar and activist from Benin, performs in Ann Arbor on February 1, 2013. Take a listen to her special message to Ann Arbor.
VIDEO
Motown Legends Gospel Choir Rehearses in Detroit
Video from Thursday, January 17, a rehearsal with Motown Legends Gospel Choir in Detroit. Motown Legends Gospel Choir, Robert Hurst, Marcus Belgrave, and many more seen in this video will perform on…
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Robert Hurst rehearses with the Motown Legends Gospel Choir
Robert Hurst rehearses with the Motown Legends Gospel Choir on Thursday, January 17. See Robert play live with the D-3 Trio in Hill Auditorium at From Cass Corridor to the World: A…