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Interview: Garrett Schumann interviews Composer George Crumb
Photo: Kronos Quartet. Photo by Jay Blakesberg. Known for its renegade spirit, the Kronos Quartet will perform two different programs on January 17 and 18, 2014 in Ann Arbor. The first program…
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Introducing New University Arts Integration Programs
Photo: From flyer for our new “Engaging Performance” course. UMS has long been an active partner in supporting academic excellence and innovation at the University of Michigan: we provide master classes with…
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Artist Interview: Kronos Quartet’s David Harrington
Our interview with Kronos Quartet founder and violinist David Harrington.
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When Bullets Flew
Photo: Rob Drummond in Bullet Catch. Bullet Catch is at the Arthur Miller Theatre in Ann Arbor on January 7-12, 2014. Photo courtesy of the artist. Reviewing Bullet Catch for the New York Times a few…
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5 Curiosities about Bullet Catch
Photo: Rob Drummond in Bullet Catch. Photo courtesy of the artist. A stunt so dangerous that Houdini refused even to attempt it, the magic trick known as the Bullet Catch has claimed…
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Behind the Scenes with Rob Drummond
Writer, director, and performer Rob Drummond tells us what he’s been listening to lately.
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UMS Playlist: Pandit Ravi Shankar: A Retrospective
This post is a part of a series of playlists curated by UMS staff, artists, and community. Check out more music here. For many, the name Ravi Shankar is synonymous with Indian…
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This Day in UMS: Ravi Shankar
Legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher, and writer, Ravi Shankar was India’s most esteemed musical Ambassador and a singular phenomenon in the classical music worlds of both East and West.