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Journey to Zauberland (Magic Land)
UMS’s Michael Kondziolka previews this season’s co-commission starring soprano Julia Bullock.
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Composing America’s Sound: Past and Present
U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance Associate Dean Mark Clague shares six works that have shaped a uniquely American sonic identity.
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Meet Tunde Olaniran, 2019/20 UMS Research Residency Artist
UMS is pleased to announce Michigan-based musician Tunde Olaniran as this season’s Education and Community Engagement Research Residency Artist.
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Remembering Jessye Norman | Playlist
We honor soprano Jessye Norman’s performance legacy in Ann Arbor with a playlist of 10 signature recordings of works she performed with UMS.
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How Isango Ensemble and Shows Like ‘Hamilton’ Integrate Audiences
An excerpt from Black Opera: History, Power, Engagement by University of Michigan’s Naomi André.
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An Interview with Paul Neubauer, viola
33 years later, violist Paul Neubauer is set to make his seventh UMS appearance with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
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Carl Grapentine’s Sports & Music Playlist (Spotify and Apple Music)
The voice of Michigan Stadium curates a guest playlist of sports-inspired classical works and film scores.
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11 Virtuoso Pianists to Know in 2019
UMS welcomes back legendary classical and jazz pianists to Ann Arbor, and introduces incredible new talent to our stages.
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Matthew’s Picks: Must-See Events in the 2019/20 Season
UMS President Matthew VanBesien shares six upcoming programs he is particularly excited to bring to Ann Arbor.
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