Tell us something you discovered today! September 9, 2016
Worldwise Arts and Humanities Dean's Lecture Series
Award-winning poet Claudia Rankine joins Sheri Parks for an intimate conversation about the role of public education, specifically art, in the making of American democracy. The event combines a poetry reading from Rankine's New York Times best-seller "Citizen: An American Lyric," and a discussion in which the two engage audience members on themes related to race, art and citizen making. In partnership with Democracy Then & Now.
What was inspiring about #NextNOWFest? September 9, 2016
Composers write like they’re running out of time
72-Hour Composition Project inspires new music
By Emily Schweich
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Photo by Dylan Singleton
Series:
Creative Conversation: Jerusalem Quartet
Before the concert, join members of the Jerusalem Quartet for a conversation about the program and about the history of the ensemble. More information about the Jerusalem Quartet performance.
UMD Choirs Showcase Concert
The warm acoustics of the Memorial Chapel will ring with the sounds of choral masters in this showcase of UMD's choirs.
Prinze George
Fresh off the heels of their first headlining tour and release of their first full-length album, Prinze George returns to their home turf of Prince George’s County for a NextNOW Fest performance.
With rich beats and an arresting voice that grounds their ethereal synths, Prinze George’s fresh yet familiar sound is created by Naomi Almquist and UMD alumni Kenny Grimm and Isabelle De Leon.
Opera Composition Contest Reading
An innocent boy, son to a family of goatherders, is found to be heir to the kingdom. Riches and luxury are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others?
Addi Somekh: Balloon Music
Balloons aren’t just pretty – they sound pretty good, too. Using an instrument made of latex balloons and air, Addi Somekh renders deep, booming low frequency sounds and twangy sitar-like sounds in his signature Balloon Bass performance. It’s one you have to see to believe.
Learn more about Addi Somekh’s music at www.balloonbass.com.
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