Articles tagged: University Musical Society

UMS, U-M presenting epic 'Oresteia of Aeschylus' trilogy, with album release planned

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Posted: Mar 31, 2013

Back in 2004, a package arrived at conductor Kenneth Kiesler’s studio at the University of Michigan School of Music. It contained three huge scores along with a note from the publisher: “Sent at the request ... Read more »

with video: Unique double bill to feature 2 sides of Iraqi music

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Posted: Mar 19, 2013

Hamid Al-Saadi Local aficionados of Middle Eastern music will be treated to a unique cultural experience on Saturday at Hill Auditorium: the first-ever double bill presenting Amir ElSaffar’s acclaimed Two Rivers Ensemble along with Hamid ... Read more »

Yo-Yo Ma, Silk Road Ensemble bring a world of amazing music to Hill Auditorium

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Posted: Mar 17, 2013

Yo-Yo Ma publicity photoSome time ago, a pianist buddy of mine went to the train station to pick up a cellist she was to play with. Unable to find her, she went to a gas ... Read more »

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lambert Orkis present exciting recital at Hill Auditorium

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Posted: Mar 15, 2013

Anne-Sophie Mutter publicity photoFor just a moment, it seemed possible the players might rise off the stage into the stratosphere, jet-powered by the velocity of ever-soaring notes in the rip-roaring conclusion of the Saint-Saens Violin ... Read more »

Artemis Quartet presents stunning performance at Rackham

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Posted: Mar 14, 2013

Artemis Quartet publicity photo They stood to deliver (except the cellist). They stood and delivered (most certainly including the cellist). We stood to applaud. That’s the short story on the University Musical Society debut of ... Read more »