Arts and entertainment
May 25, 2011
University Symphony, Percussion Ensemble offer concerts at Meany
The Percussion Ensemble will perform on May 31 and the University Symphony will play on June 3, with Melia Watras as soloist on viola.
Studio Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band present year-end concert
The UW Studio Jazz Ensemble and the UW Modern Band, under the direction of Cuong Vu, will present a year-end concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, in Meany Hall.
University Singers, Womens Choir, Mens Glee Club combine for ‘UW Sings
The University Singers, Womens Choir and Mens Glee Club will present their popular year-end concert featuring a variety of songs from around the world at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in Meany Hall.
Thomas Harper directs students for Opera Workshop
Thomas Harper directs UW voice students in scenes from the opera repertoire, including scenes from “Carmen,” “Idomeneo,” “Zauberfloete,” “L’Elisir d’Amore” and “Le Nozze di Figaro.”
Chamber Singers perform works for choir and organ in Meany concert
The Chamber Singers, under the direction of Geoffrey Boers, will perform works for choir and organ in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, in Meany Hall.
May 18, 2011
UW Contemporary Group features Quantum String Quartet, rarely performed work
An evening of music by the UW Contemporary Group will feature faculty and students, a rarely performed group of madrigals and a new contemporary chamber choir. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the Meany Studio The
University Chorale, Gospel Choir to perform spring concerts
The UW Chorale, directed by Giselle Wyers; and the UW Gospel Choir, directed by Phyllis Byrdwell, will perform in different venues on May 23.
Avant-garde pianist Margaret Leng Tan at UW for 2-day residency, public concert
World-renowned avant-garde pianist Margaret Leng Tan will visit campus for a two-day residency, including a free afternoon workshop, the screening of a 2004 documentary about her and an evening recital on May 26.
Wind Ensemble, symphonic, and concert bands gather for concert
The UW Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band will perform music by Percy Grainger, John Adams and Clifton Williams in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in Meany Hall.
May 12, 2011
School of Music presents Jazz Innovations I and II
Student jazz ensembles coached by Marc Seales, Cuong Vu, Tom Collier and Steve Korn will perform “Jazz Innovations I and II” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19, in Brechemin Auditorium.
May 11, 2011
MFA Dance Concert features meditations on ‘touch
Six new dances will be presented at the MFA Dance Concert May 19-22, and though two share the same theme, they are very different.
Spains only classical ballet company to perform at Meany
Corella Ballet Castilla y León performs at Meany Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 19-21.
Husky Film Night offers preview of Seattle International Film Festival
UWTV and the Seattle International Film Festival are teaming up to provide an exclusive opportunity to UW students and the community to preview some of the 400 films featured at the annual film festival. “Husky Film Night” is set for 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, in the Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall.
School of Music offers concerts for lovers of harp, voice, guitar and new music
The air will be filled with the sound of music, as the School of Music plunges into a busy season of concerts in coming days.
Seattle Modern Orchestra, led by UW alumni, to perform at Meany
The Seattle Modern Orchestra, led by co-artistic directors and School of Music alumni Julia Tai and Jeremy Jolley, will perform their season finale at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 13, in Meany Hall. The program is titled 20th Century Concerti.
May 4, 2011
Next up for drama: ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Artist Pablo Picasso and scientist Albert Einstein turn up as characters in the School of Dramas next production, set in 1904 in a Paris bar.
University Symphony to perform works by Ives, Prokofiev May 10
Jonathan Pasternack and Meena Hwang will conduct, and the symphony will be joined by guest soloist Elisa Barston on violin.
Ballet about the Chinese expulsion from Puget Sound Region set for Meany Hall
The UW English Department and American Ethnic Studies Program will sponsor the world premiere of an original ballet about the forced removal of the Chinese community from the Puget Sound region on May 15.
April 27, 2011
Rethinking work environments through ‘interaction design
Art meets engineering when Axel Roeslers art students help redesign an airplanes flight deck and create a program to record a hospitals emergency treatment protocol.
April 21, 2011
UW Drama joins local theaters in honoring Intiman season tickets
In light of the recent end to the Intiman Theatres current season, the UW School of Drama will join ACT, Seattle Childrens’ Theatre and the Seattle Repertory Theatre in honoring Intiman tickets for their remaining shows.
April 20, 2011
Computer music pioneer John Chowning to be celebrated at DXARTS concert
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) presents a celebration of visiting artist John Chowning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in Meany Theater.
Craig Sheppard performs ‘Mostly Brahms April 28
School of Music faculty artist Craig Sheppard will perform works by Johannes Brahms on piano in an evening titled Mostly Brahms, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Meany Hall.
Lorcas poetry set to music in concert at Meany
Guitarist, vocalist and composer Amancio Prada performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Meany Hall, For this UW World Series debut he will perform “Sonetos y Canciones (Sonnets and Songs),” composed using poetry by Federico García Lorca.
Korean, Indonesian music from School of Music April 26
The UW School of Musics Division of Ethnmusicology will present an evening of traditional music from Korea and Indonesia at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in Meany Hall.
UW Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to play Meany Hall April 25
The UW Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands perform works by several composers in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, in Meany Hall.
April 13, 2011
One-woman show ‘Saving Face a personal matter for Samantha Rund (of ‘UW360)
When Samantha Rund performs her original show April 17 and 18 at the Ethnic Cultural Theater, shell be fulfilling a longtime interest in Shakespeares character Ophelia — but also honoring the memory of a close friend.
Larionoff, McCabe combine for violin-piano recital April 17
Maria Larionoff, concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony, and Robin McCabe, UW piano professor, will perform works by Brahms, Schumann and Faure in the final installment of this year’s Barry Lieberman and Friends series.
Fairy tales are at center of drama schools ‘Secret in the Wings
The lesser-known European fairy tales are in the spotlight as the UW School of Drama presents its production of Secret in the Wings, by Mary Zimmerman. Guest director Julie Beckman brings the play to the Meany Studio Theatre April 17-May 1.
Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin to perform at Meany Hall April 20
Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, hailed as possibly one of the greats of the new century, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Meany Hall, as part of the UW World Series.
‘Saxophone Night at Brechemin Auditorium April 20
Students of Michael Brockman will take the spotlight in “Saxophone Night,” an annual evening of music for solo performers and quartets, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Brechemin Auditorium.
‘The Encyclopedia Show takes on topic of bears April 22
The Encyclopedia Show, a “live literary variety show being staged independently in 10 cities around the world,” will play in 210 Kane at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22.
April 6, 2011
Altered landscapes: Art professors work crosses disciplines
Philip Govedares paintings arent representational, or quite what you expect of a landscape. Hell soon be presenting to the American Association of Geographers.
Melia Watras and Seattle Universitys Amber Archibald lead talents in April 10 ‘Violas United
Melia Watras, UW associate professor, will host Seattle University faculty violist Amber Archibald in a performance featuring students from both schools. The recital is at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Hospital meals served with a taste of haiku for Harborview patients
Later this month Harborview Medical Center patients will spot a haiku sample on their meal trays. Those interested can try their hand at traditional Japanese poetry, or the modern American Sentence.
March 30, 2011
Owl, woodpecker photo exhibit tells of symbiosis, conservation at Burke Museum
Twenty-five extraordinary large-format color photos by Seattle-based wildlife photographer and UW alum Paul Bannick make up “The Owl and the Woodpecker,” on display at the Burke Museum through Aug. 7.
World Series brings Harlem Quartet to Meany April 6
After playing for guests of the President and first lady in December, the Harlem Quartet will play pieces by Beethoven, Borodin, Shostakovich, Chick Corea and more at its Meany concert.
Afro-Cuban music and dance group to perform at Meany
Los Muñequitos de Matanzas performs at Meany Hall at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3. Returning to Seattle for the first time in a decade, the group is composed of famed Afro-Cuban music and dance masters who are renowned for their fiery rumbas, dynamic drumming, and sacred rituals.
March 15, 2011
Public concerts featured at band directors conference March 23-26
The national association for college band directors is coming to the UW March 23-26, and there will be public concerts aplenty.
March 10, 2011
UWTV debuts new shows on dance, film
UWTV recently launched two new arts-themed shows that feature both independent filmmaking and a collection of contemporary performances from the UWs Chamber Dance Company. The two weekly series premiered March 12 and will run beginning at 8:30 p.m.Saturdays.
March 9, 2011
Handel arias — and faux arias — featured in concert March 14
UW singers will present original arias by composer George Frideric Handel, along with parodies and adaptations by Henry Fielding (author of “Tom Jones”) and other playwrights, heard for the first time in almost 300 years.
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