The Parker Quartet has emerged as a premier vehicle for imaginative interpretation. With their rich tonal palette and lyrical control, Parker Quartet has offered stunning takes on Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Bartók, revealing new layers of emotional nuance. In this sensory-friendly performance, the Parker Quartet will create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for patrons with autism and other disabilities.
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This 30-minute recital presented by the National Orchestral Institute + Festival features NOI+F and School of Music alumni and faculty in music by George Walker, Barbara Strozzi and Joan Tower. The recital will be followed by a conversation featuring School of Music Director and horn player Gregory Miller (Empire Brass & NOI+F Faculty) and Distinguished Professor of Trumpet Chris Gekker (American Brass Quintet & NOI+F Faculty) moderated by NOI+F Artist Services Coordinator and horn player Austin Sposato.
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New York-based renowned photographer and community leader, Eva Woolridge, speaks on self-acceptance as a queer biracial Black and Chinese American woman, and leads an interactive workshop on learning to "color outside of the lines" to find your true path.
This keynote artist talk and workshop is presented by the UMD Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy as part of Multiracial Heritage Month 2021.
The talented student recipients of the Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry will perform/present their funded projects.
The School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies hosts an annual competition and recipients are awarded funds to create a puppet project or performance. The Jim Henson Fund for Puppetry was established by Jane Henson '55 to honor the memory of Jim Henson '60, creator of the world famous Muppets.
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Aqua and water walk into a bar by Christina Robson
Due to the unique circumstances presented by COVID-19, this year’s OperaTerps production has been reimagined as a completely original opera for the virtual stage!
The livestream of this recital will be available for you to watch from home. Please do not come to the building. This performance is not open to a public in-person audience.
Join us for an evening of new dance works filmed and choreographed by graduate students in dance at the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. They will share twelve screendances for a one-night only virtual experience.
Please note: This event will not be available for future viewing. Video and audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.
