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“...vital and brilliant...” – THE NEW YORKER
ETHEL with Robert MirabalThe RiverThursday, April 12 at 7:30pm Centennial HallThe River continues ETHEL’s deeply successful nine-year collaboration with Native American musician, instrument builder and three-time Grammy® Award-winner Robert Mirabal. The live performance immerses the audience in a flow of music, narrative and ritual, evoking timeless Native American traditions through contemporary artistry. As delivered by these master performers, the effect is breathtaking. The sound is dazzling, and the spirit full of generosity, love and gratitude. Every audience will fi nd their hearts healed and their hope raised.SERIES: Spotlight: Passport
“An exceptional performer, possessed of a charismatic glow that makes it hard to look away.” – THE GUARDIAN (UK)
Trevor NoahSaturday, April 14 at 7:00pm Centennial Hall • Tucson PremiereTrevor Noah is the host of the Emmy Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Noah had his U.S. debut on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, becoming the fi rst South African stand-up comedian to appear on either show. Trevor brings his unique view and global analysis of American culture to the forefront. Noah addresses major domestic and international events of the past year, shar-ing his outlook on the world today, including terrorism, racial tensions in America and what it was like being African and traveling into the U.S. during the Ebola crisis.SERIES: Spotlight
“...almost a world unto himself ” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
Edmar CastañedaThursday, April 19 at 7:30pm Fox Tucson Theatre • Tucson PremiereJazz has a long history of embracing new sounds – from the Chinese flute to the theremin. The jazz harp, made famous by Alice Coltrane, is comparatively standard fare. But no one has played the harp with the virtuosity of Colombia’s Edmar Castañeda. A frequent collaborator with Pacquito D’Rivera, Castañeda plays an intricate, fascinating music that draws on South American sounds and the im-provisational language of jazz. He crafts almost unbeliev-able feats of cross-rhythms, layered with chordal nuances rivaling a fl amenco guitarist’s most celebrated efforts.SERIES: Jazz | Spotlight: Passport
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“A sumptuous feast for the senses” – THE BOSTON GLOBE
Kaki KingThe Neck is a Bridge to the BodyTuesday, October 24 at 7:30pm Centennial HallComposer and guitarist Kaki King is a true iconoclast. Over the past 10 years, the Brooklyn-based artist has re-leased six extraordinarily diverse and distinctive albums. She has performed with such icons as Foo Fighters, Timbaland and The Mountain Goats; contributed to a va-riety of fi lm and TV soundtracks including Golden Globe-nominated work on Sean Penn’s Into The Wild; and played to an increasingly fervent following of music lovers on innumerable world tours. In February 2006, Rolling Stone released a list of “The New Guitar Gods.” Kaki King was the sole woman and the youngest artist on that list. SERIES: On the Edge | Spotlight: Women of Infl uence
“Call it star quality – music likes Kern the way the camera liked Garbo.” – THE WASHINGTON POST
Olga Kern PianoThursday, October 26 at 7:30pm Centennial HallRussian-American pianist Olga Kern is now recognized as one of her generation’s great pianists. She jump-started her U.S. career with her historic Gold Medal win at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition as the fi rst woman to do so in more than thirty years. First prize winner of the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition at 17, Ms. Kern is a laureate of many international competitions. Recent and upcoming performances include appearances with Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Pacifi c Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Copenhagen Philharmonic, as well as numerous recitals. SERIES: Classical | Spotlight: Women of Infl uence
Multiple contemporary a cappella recording awards!
Duwende Errbody Get Up: The A Cappella Get DownSunday, October 29 at 3pm Centennial Hall • Tucson PremiereDuwende is a six-person a cappella band best known for their fi ercely original, bass-and-beatbox-driven funk/pop style of music. In 2011, Duwende released Remember: The Music of Michael Jackson, gaining them widespread acclaim, and leading them to performances for the United Nations, the Save The Children Benefi t dinner hosted by Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee, the Bill Clinton Global Initiative, the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta and a World AIDS Day Event in Amsterdam. With their successful YouTube channel, the band has a growing fan base that circles the globe. SERIES: Family
“The maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity is simply outstanding.” – CLASSICAL GUITAR MAGAZINE
Brasil Guitar DuoTuesday, October 17 at 7:30pm • Crowder HallJoão Luiz and Douglas Lora are Brasil Guitar Duo, winner of the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Equally at home on a classical or a world-music series, the Duo’s innovative programming features a seamless blend of traditional and Brazilian works, resulting in a global touring schedule and a growing catalog of critically acclaimed recordings. The Duo performs a broad range of classical guitar pieces combined with the traditional music of their native land.SERIES: Classical | Spotlight: Passport
Winner of three Grammy® Awards!
Opening Event KC and the Sunshine BandFriday, October 13 at 8pm • Centennial HallCelebrating over 40 years of music-making, KC and The Sunshine Band is coming to Tucson. They gave a voice to a generation, helped defi ne an entire culture and continue to make an impact today. With over four decades of success, the group, led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey, has been in a state of constant renewal in their niche of cultural relevance – thanks in part to their music being featured in numerous motion picture soundtracks, television shows and national advertising campaigns. KC and The Sunshine Band formed in 1973 with one single purpose: to create instant happiness through music – and the group has done just that, topping the charts with singles including “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Get Down Tonight,” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty.” SERIES: Spotlight
2017/2018 Order FormCHOICE: Select 3 or more events. For each show you select, you can choose any seating area and any number of tickets.SERIES PACKAGES: For each of the eight series, select the shows and choose the number of tickets from the list of events below.❏ Classical ❏ Jazz ❏ Dance ❏ Family ❏ Spotlight ❏ Spotlight: Passport ❏ Spotlight: Women of Infl uence ❏ On the Edge
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“...a symphony of 11 strings in four hands.” – FOLKWORKS.ORG
Germán López with Antonio Toledo Saturday, November 4 at 8pm • Stevie Eller Dance TheatreGermán López is the most innovative modern exponent of the timple, the emblematic folk instrument of the Canary Islands. López will be performing with acoustic guitar virtuoso Antonio Toledo, originally from the Azore Islands. The timple is a small fi ve-stringed instrument that resembles a ukulele. Related to South American instruments such as the cavaquinho, cuatro and charango, the timple is intrinsic to the music of the Canary Islands but has a fuller, richer resonance than a ukulele. Pre-show dinner and concert: $125 • Pre-show reception and concert: $75Seating for this very special event is limited; please order your tickets early!SERIES: Classical
“I was enthralled by what I saw.” – 401 REVIEWS
UA Dance Premium BlendNovember 15-19 • Stevie Eller Dance TheatreEnjoy the best of ballet and contemporary dance with UA Dance’s annual fall presentation, Premium Blend. With its intimate 300 seat auditorium and spacious stage, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre is the best place to experience the athleticism and artistry of this extraordi-nary ensemble. UA Dance has presented, as part of its repertoire, the works of George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, Martha Graham, José Limón, Jerome Robbins, Ben Stevenson, Donald McKayle, Bella Lewitzky, Anne Reinking, and most recently, Christopher Wheeldon, director of the acclaimed American in Paris on Broadway. SERIES: Dance
“One of the most original infusions of fun.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
Penn & TellerFriday, November 17 at 8pm • Centennial HallFor over 40 years, Penn & Teller have defi ed labels – and at times physics and good taste – by redefi ning the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. With sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Fallon to Friends, The Simpsons to Colbert, Modern Family to Top Chef, comedy’s most enduring team shows no signs of slowing down.SERIES: Spotlight
“It’s always a hot night in Havana wherever and whenever Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba performs.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Cuba Vibra!Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30pm • Centennial HallCelebrating their 25th anniversary this year, Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba has become one of the most prestigious companies in the world of dance and music. Founder, director and choreographer Lizt Alfonso is renowned for her tenacity, simplicity and fusion of dance styles. Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba was the fi rst Cuban dance group to perform a run on Broadway, at the New Victory Theater (NY), and has since gone on to entertain audiences throughout the world. They also performed at the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards.SERIES: Dance | Spotlight: Passport
“...the perfect gift for Christmas, a holiday feast for the ears and eyes. ” – HUNTSVILLE TIMES
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip DavisSunday, December 17 at 7:30pm • Centennial HallMannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from his groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 30 years since the fi rst Christmas album and 40 years since the fi rst Fresh Aire album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s seasonal Charts every year!SERIES: Spotlight
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UA Presents VenuesCentennial Hall 1020 E. University Blvd. • (520) 621-3341We recommend parking in the Tyndall Avenue Garage, two blocks away. Garage info: UA Parking and Transportation Services, (520) 626-7275.
Crowder Hall 1017 Olive Rd. • Music Bldg, Rm. 111 • (520) 621-1162 Parking is located one block away in the Park Avenue Garage on the NE corner of Park Ave. and Speedway Blvd. Garage info: UA Parking and Transportation Services, (520) 626-7275.
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre1737 E. University Blvd. • (520) 621-1162 Parking is located one block south on Cherry Ave in the Cherry Avenue Garage. Garage info: UA Parking and Transportation Services, (520) 626-7275.
Fox Theatre17 W. Congress St. • (520) 547-3040The 1,164-seat theatre is located downtown on Congress Street between Church and Stone Avenues. For parking information visit www.downtowntucson.org/get-around/parking.
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ClassicalBrasil Guitar Duo • Olga Kern • Yevgeny Kutik • Berstein Mass • Verdi Requiem • Germán LópezPick 3 or more events. Packages from just $63!
JazzHypnotic Brass • René Marie • Herbie Hancock • Edmar CastañedaPick 3 or more events. Packages from just $64!
DanceLizt Alfonoso Dance Cuba • Premium Blend • MOMIX Phildanco & Rennie Harris PuremovementPick 3 or more events. Packages from just $63!
FamilyDuwende • Mummenschanz • Yamato See all three events. Packages from just $63!
SpotlightKC and the Sunshine Band • Penn & Teller • Audra McDonald • Trevor Noah •Chita Rivera • Mannheim Steamroller • Herbie HancockPick 3 or more events. Packages from just $83!
Spotlight: Passport to the WorldAn adventure of world cultures and soundsLizt Alfonso Dance Cuba • Mummenschanz ETHEL with Robert Mirabal • Black Arm Band • Yamato • Edmar CastañedaPick 3 or more events. Packages from just $63!
Spotlight: Women of Infl uenceGreat artists, each of whom has made herstory in her own wayOlga Kern • Kaki King • Chita Rivera • René Marie • Audra McDonald
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On the EdgeExciting innovators who stretch the boundaries of their art formsKaki King • Hypnotic Brass • Black Arm Band • Edmar CastañedaPick 3 or more events. Packages from just $63!
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“...a free-fl owing blend of jazz, hip-hop and Afrobeat... the group can resemble the world ’s funkiest marching band one minute, an unhinged New Orleans funeral procession the next.” – LOS ANGELES TIMES
Hypnotic BrassThursday, January 11 at 7:30pm Rialto Theatre • Tucson PremiereHypnotic Brass is a Chicago-based brass ensemble consisting of the seven sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran of Earth, Wind and Fire fame. Together, they have toured the world playing with everyone from Prince to Mos Def, and Mick Jones (The Clash) to Damon Albam (Blur, Gorillaz). They’ve performed at Coachella, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. Their song “War” was featured in the hit movie The Hunger Games. Now, for the fi rst time, they’re touring the U.S. Don’t miss the “bad boys of Jazz” as they bring us their distinctive blend of traditional jazz, hip hop, reggae & rock. Part of the Tucson Jazz Festival. SERIES: Jazz | On the Edge
“An old-fashioned rhapsodic style...magnifi ed by his rich, sweet tone.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
Yevgeny Kutik ViolinWednesday, January 17 at 7:30pm Crowder Hall • Tucson PremiereRussian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik has capti-vated audiences worldwide with an old-world sound that communicates a modern intellect. Praised for his tech-nical precision and virtuosity, he is also lauded for his poetic and imaginative interpretations of standard works as well as rarely heard and newly composed repertoire. Deeply committed to fostering creative relationships with living composers in addition to performing music from the standard repertoire, Kutik has been involved in commissioning and premiering several new works.SERIES: Classical | Spotlight: Passport
“Inspired by the fl ora, fauna and simple magic of the American Southwest...two acts of fun and excitement...”– THE NEW YORK TIMES
MOMIX Opus CactusThursday, January 18 at 7:30pm Centennial HallMOMIX is a highly creative company of dancer-illusionists. They return to Tucson with Opus Cactus featuring a new look, fresh energy and fun surprises. Moses Pendleton brings the landscape of the American Southwest to life with his signature illusionistic style creating dynamic im-ages of cacti, slithering lizards and fi re dancers. Originally created as a 20-minute piece in 2001 for Ballet Arizona, Opus Cactus was then brought back into MOMIX and a full evening work was created. SERIES: Dance
“Chita Rivera is more than a musical theatre star. She’s a force of nature.” – ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chita A Legendary CelebrationTuesday, January 23 at 7:30pm Centennial Hall • Tucson PremiereCome celebrate Chita Rivera in a unique solo concert event! The incomparable Tony Award winner will recreate signature moments from her legendary career including numbers from West Side Story; Sweet Charity; Chicago; Kiss of the Spider Woman; Bye, Bye, Birdie; The Rink and The Visit. The timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, Charles Strouse, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim will also be featured, accompanied by her longtime trio. Part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival.SERIES: Spotlight | Spotlight: Women of Infl uence
Bernstein MassFriday, January 26 at 7:30pm Sunday, January 28 at 3pmCentennial hallPerhaps Bernstein’s most ambitiously scaled work, Mass truly lives up to its name as “A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers.” Considering the tremendous success it has achieved since its premiere in 1971, it’s no wonder that the Washington Post has called it “arguably the best thing Bernstein ever wrote.” It combines classical, Broadway, avant-garde, and other styles into one large, cohesive work. Featuring Grammy-nominated True Concord; Grammy-nominated baritone Jubliant Sykes; UA’s Dance Ensemble and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus. Eric Holtan, conductor. Part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival.SERIES: Classical
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“...a genuinely theatrical experience, delivered with balletic grace and infectious humor.” – TIMES ONLINE (UK)
YamatoSunday, March 4 at 3pm • Centennial HallDozens of drummers start their performance by hitting a Japanese taiko drum made from a 400 year-old tree. They move their whole bodies to strike the drum with every-thing in their souls, creating a powerful surge of energy. Their live performances are so full of intensity that they make people’s bodies jump and their hearts race. The group, from Nara Prefecture in Japan, is able to exhibit great originality and innovation through the traditional Japanese musical instrument, the wadaiko (Japanese drum). This is the epitome of the Japanese spirit, a roaring sound that will make you experience new ex-citing adventures.SERIES: Family | Spotlight: Passport
Grammy® winning jazz legend!
Herbie HancockTuesday, March 6 at 7:30pm • Centennial HallNow in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music. In addi-tion to being recognized as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960s. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet which pioneered a groundbreaking sound in jazz, he also developed new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the ’70s – with record- breaking albums that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style that continues to infl uence contemporary music. Rockit and Future Shock marked Hancock’s foray into electronic dance sounds; during the same period he also continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P., which included ex-Miles Davis bandmates Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. In honor of his work, Hancock was award-ed the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2016. SERIES: Jazz | Spotlight
“Her intelligence and skill are always in evidence.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
Audra McDonaldTuesday, March 20 at 7:30pm • Centennial HallSuperstar Audra McDonald is unparalleled in her artistry, as both a singer and an actress. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award, she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most infl uential people of 2015 and received a 2015 National Medal of Arts – America’s highest honor for achieve-ment in the arts. Blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparable gift for dramatic truth telling, she is as much at home on Broadway and opera stages as she is in roles on fi lm and television. She maintains a major career as a concert and recording artist, regularly appearing on the great stages of the world.SERIES: Spotlight | Spotlight: Women of Infl uence
“…a purely celebratory experience of a vibrant, living and constantly evolving culture.” – THE ADVERTISTER (ADELAIDE)
Black Arm BanddirtsongTuesday, March 27 at 7:30pm • Centennial Hall Tucson PremiereBlack Arm Band is a powerful musical journey through Australia’s cultural heartland. Set against a stunning backdrop of moving imagery, dirtsong is a large scale musical production to stir the soul. A collaborative performance of music, language, culture and identity, it features unforgettable songs performed in 11 different Aboriginal languages by some of Australia’s most extraordinary musicians. Drawn wholly from Aboriginal Australia, dirtsong mixes traditional approaches and contemporary songs, existing rep-ertoire and newly commissioned music to conjure a sense of country as not only a geographical place, but as encounters, memories, obligations and nature. This is one unforgettable performance that inspires the heart.SERIES: On the Edge | Spotlight: Passport
(Japanese drum). This is the epitome of the Japanese spirit, a roaring sound that will make you experience new ex-
remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music. In addi-tion to being recognized as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960s. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet which pioneered a groundbreaking sound in jazz, he also developed new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the ’70s – with record- breaking albums that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style
marked Hancock’s foray into electronic dance sounds; during the same period he also continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P., which included ex-Miles Davis bandmates Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. In honor of his work, Hancock was award-
is unparalleled in her artistry, as both a singer and an actress. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an
’s 100 most infl uential people of 2015 and received a 2015 National Medal of Arts – America’s highest honor for achieve-ment in the arts. Blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparable gift for dramatic truth telling, she is as much at home on Broadway and opera stages as she is in roles on fi lm and television. She maintains a major career as a concert and recording artist,
identity, it features unforgettable songs performed in 11 different Aboriginal languages by some of Australia’s most extraordinary musicians. Drawn wholly from Aboriginal Australia, dirtsong mixes traditional approaches and contemporary songs, existing rep-dirtsong mixes traditional approaches and contemporary songs, existing rep-dirtsongertoire and newly commissioned music to conjure a sense of country as not only a geographical place, but as encounters, memories, obligations and nature. This is one unforgettable performance that inspires the heart.SERIES: On the Edge | Spotlight: Passport
Mummenschanz Verdi Requiem Audra McDonald Black Arm Band
Yamato: Haruki Matsumoto
You can order your series by phone at 520-621-3341 or online at uapresents.org. You can order your series by phone at 520-621-3341 or online at uapresents.org.
“For the shared experience of the pure joy of dance, it doesn’t get any better than Philadanco and Rennie Harris Puremovement.” – THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
Philadanco & Rennie Harris Puremovement Straight Outta PhillyThursday, February 8 at 7:30pm • Centennial HallIn this unique presentation, two of Philadelphia’s greatest dance institutions, Philadanco and Rennie Harris Puremovement, meet on stage in a fusion of hip-hop and ballet. Philadanco is celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Rennie Harris Puremovement deconstructs the popular perception of the hip-hop medium, expanding and challenging the boundaries and defi nitions of hip-hop in general. As hip-hop continues to be chosen as the modern generation’s medium of expression, RHPM works to honor its history, explore its ideas, and further its contributions to the surrounding community.SERIES: Dance
“...a fl exible, lyrical voice, full of expression” – THE POST AND COURIER
René MarieWednesday, February 14 at 7:30pm • Fox Tucson TheatreJazz vocalist René Marie combines an incredible voice with fi ery independence and originality, bucking trends with her unabashed spirit. In a span of two decades, eleven recordings, and countless stage performances, she has cemented her reputation not only as a singer but also as a composer, arranger, theatrical performer and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and other leading ladies of past generations, she creates a captivating hybrid style. Her body of work is musical, but it’s more than just music. It is an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience and an affi r-mation of the power of the human spirit.SERIES: Jazz | Spotlight: Women of Infl uence
“... originality, exceptional ingenuity, sense of surprise and deft satirical touches.” – SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Mummenschanzyou & meSunday, February 18 at 4pm • Centennial HallThe 2017-2018 season will see a brand new creation, you & me, by the visionary Mummenschanz troupe with new performers bringing to life the large scale masks you’ve grown to love – as well as reviving a historic tradition of acrobatics. The show will also include some of the classic sketches that have stood the test of time. For over 45 years, Swiss based theater troupe Mummenschanz has excelled in creating a playful yet compelling experience through the inventive use of shadow, light and creative manipu-lation of objects. The result is a visually stunning spectacle that transcends cultural barriers and sparks the imagination.SERIES: Family | Spotlight: Passport
“Few pieces in the repertoire offer the drama of opera and the thrill of wonderful symphonic writing combined with stellar, virtuosic solo moments. But Verdi’s Requiem does all that and more.” – MARTIN ALSOP, MUSIC DIRETOR, BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Verdi RequiemSunday, February 25 at 3pm • Centennial HallVerdi’s Requiem fuses his operatic fl air with ancient liturgical texts for the Mass of Dead that have been set by countless composers over the centuries. Verdi’s setting stands out as one of the fi nest, enthralling audiences with its intensely dramatic inter-pretation. His iconic “Dies irae” (Day of Wrath) in particular blazes with fury and terror, replete with thunderbolts from the bass drums. It, along with the opening chorus of Carmina Burana, is among the most recognizable music in the classical genre. Featuring Grammy-nominated True Concord; Grammy-nominated baritone Jubliant Sykes; UA’s Dance Ensemble and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus. Eric Holtan, conductor.SERIES: Classical
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