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Our 23/24 season finale with The Philadelphia Orchestra and UMS Choral Union also features the UMS debuts of two phenomenal singers — soprano Ying Fang and baritone Will Liverman.

Today, on April 1, 2024, UMS is delighted to announce our latest innovation. Tiny Series Brochures are arriving just in time for our new season announcement!

In Hines, Armstrong found an artist whose instrumental technique rivaled his own, and together on stage and on record they cajoled each other to even loftier musical heights.

Learn how unauthorized ticket resellers like TheHillAuditorium.com negatively impact audiences, artists, and presenters like UMS.

To celebrate this bonus day, UMS staff members contributed songs for a playlist of their favorite bonus tracks (and other leap day songs!)

Late conductor Seiji Ozawa left a profound impact on the University of Michigan community through three decades of UMS performances in Hill Auditorium, as well as another meaningful connection. U-M President Santa Ono shares his fond memories of Ozawa on our blog.

Read more about Nkeiru Okoye’s world premiere composition and collaboration with UMS and the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

Beethoven’s nine symphonies were all painstakingly transcribed for solo piano in the 1800s by the famous composer and pianist, Franz Liszt. Explore what inspired Liszt to take on such a daunting task, and what makes Liszt’s transcriptions a special treat for listeners.

Since the start of his career in arts administration, UMS President Matthew VanBesien has had many fantastic opportunities to work with and present violinist James Ehnes. Hear VanBesien share what makes Ehnes’ musicianship unique, before his UMS recital debut with pianist Andrew Armstrong.