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Meet the Stars of Handel’s Messiah
UMS’s 2019 presentation of Handel’s beloved oratorio includes four exciting debuts on the Hill Auditorium stage.
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3 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with UMS
From the Christmas decor fanatic to the ultimate shopping skeptic, UMS offers something for everyone this Holiday season.
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One of the Most Interesting Courses at U-M
Eight live performances. Three humanities credits. Experience the performing arts up close and behind the scenes.
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#UMSplaylists: Chamber Arts (yMusic Takeover)
Hear the virtuosity and variety of sounds, ensembles, and works by composers featured in UMS’s Chamber Arts Series.
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#UMSplaylists | Max Richter: From Stage to Screen
Discover selections from some of our favorite Max Richter works — including innovative chamber music and original scores for television and film.
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Five Composers You Need to Hear Right Now
Meet 5 of America’s luminary young composers, and hear their work performed live by yMusic this November.
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Butoh, Explained
A brief history of the Japanese dance-theater art form, and preview of Sankai Juku’s upcoming performance.
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Daniel Hope on ‘The Four Seasons’ and Max Richter’s ‘Vivaldi Recomposed’
Violinist Daniel Hope shares thoughts on Vivaldi’s masterpiece and its modern new take.
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Journey to Zauberland (Magic Land)
UMS’s Michael Kondziolka previews this season’s co-commission starring soprano Julia Bullock.