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Update: UMS Artists in Residence
This winter, we’ve asked five area artists from across disciplines to take “residence” at our performances and to share the work these performances inspire as part of our new UMS Artists in…
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Artist Interview: Flutist Tim Munro, eighth blackbird
Eighth blackbird. Photo By Luke Ratray. The Chicago-based ensemble eighth blackbird combines the finesse of a string quartet, the energy of a rock band, and the audacity of a storefront theater company…
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UMS Playlist: A Touch of Minimalism
Minimalism can be extraordinarily beautiful. A playlist of minimalist music featuring Dawn of Midi, Steve Reich, Aphex Twin, and others.
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Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and the Year 1936
A look at Shostakovich and Prokofiev, the parallel careers of Soviet-era composers. The Mariinsky Orchestra performs works by both composers at Hill Auditorium in January 2015.
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Poinsettias in Our Offices
Poinsettias in our office following our annual Handel’s Messiah performances. Did you attend? Don’t forget to share your thoughts.
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December is a Great Month to Give!
We’re all familiar with those thrilling events that get our hearts pumping, even as spectators. Please join us in helping to make these events happen on the stages of Ann Arbor. With…
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U-M Alum Jordan Morgan on the Value of Performing Arts
After we spotted U-M Engineering and Basketball alum Jordan Morgan in the audience at our performances, we sat down with him to chat about the value of live performing arts. How can…
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A Video History of Handel’s Messiah
Archivist Richard LeSueur on the history of this Ann Arbor holiday tradition.
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Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings
Life on Four Strings is the documentary of Jake Shimabukuro’s inspiring story. Stream it in full online.