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A Listener’s Guide to Bruckner 5

Preview Bruckner’s monumental Fifth Symphony before it is performed for the first time in UMS’s 146-year history by the Berliner Philharmoniker.

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Introducing Janice McCoy, Flint Artist in Residence

Printmaker Janice McCoy sits down with UMS to discuss her residency, inspiration, and themes of her work including relationships between people and the natural world.

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A Casual Reader’s Guide to Ulysses

O, rocks! Each chapter in Ulysses is written in its own style and corresponds with its own art, organ of the body, color, and more. Joyce uses these complex techniques to elevate a story about everyday life to the status of an epic.

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September 2024 at the Freighthouse: A Celebration of Local and Global Cultures

After a summer break, it was a joy to return to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for a three-week residency of performances and events in September. In total, over 1,300 people registered or purchased…

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A Noise Music Night Crawl in Ypsi

From meditation to metal, discover the sonic textures of noise music in a “night crawl” between two pillar concert spaces in Ypsilanti.

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Gifts in Action: Friends of Christina Kim

K-12 educational opportunities are core pieces of UMS’s mission that require significant resources. This year, a generous group of friends took a creative approach to show their support.

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Gold Medal Winning Performances by 24/25 Season Pianists

As the exciting 2024 Olympic Games begin in Paris, we revisit the spectacular international competition-winning performances by 24/25 season guest artists Seong-Jin Cho and Yunchan Lim.

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Preview Chamber Arts in the 24/25 Season

Our 24/25 Chamber Arts Series welcomes back friends like the Takács Quartet, plus the exciting UMS debuts of Branford Marsalis, the Escher Quartet, and the Rosamunde Quartet. Preview all six programs in Rackham Auditorium.

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