Pianist Matthew Palumbo presents a lecture-recital centering on the Piano Sonata, Op. 26, a masterwork by Samuel Barber. Composed in 1947 through 1949, the technically demanding Sonata was premiered by Vladimir Horowitz in Havana and quickly entered the 20th century piano repertoire.
Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) for a discussion on common legal issues that creative entrepreneurs or small arts organizations may encounter. This session covers contracts, intellectual property, and business entity basics, empowering attendees to better understand the legal aspects of their creative work and to determine when to consult with an attorney. This information is essential for any creative entrepreneur or arts organization looking to protect their work and rights.
Showcasing two premieres and a narrative song cycle for soprano and clarinet, the Whistling Hens duo shares stories about women, by women. Haiku Journey (Jenni Brandon) encourages loving stewardship of our planet, while Lingerie (Victoria Bond) bemoans frustrating aspects of women’s undergarments. The 17th Letter of the Living (Mojgan Misaghi) tells the story of Táhirih, executed for unveiling herself in front of a council of men, alongside Cradle Song and The Journals of Katherine Campbell, chronicling the lives of women who changed the world through activism as artists, healers, and politicians.
In conjunction with Somewhere Over the Rainbow of Row Homes, We Fly, an intergenerational group exhibition organized by curator Angela N. Carroll, the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture presents Brandon Woody in concert, alongside a public projection of The Unveiling of God/a love letter to my forefathers by NIA JUNE + Kirby Griffin + APoetNamedNate.
The UMBC Jazz Ensemble, led by Matt Belzer, presents Electric Miles, a concert in celebration of the Miles Davis Centennial focusing on the groundbreaking electric sounds of the seminal albums, Bitches Brew, On The Corner, and more, featuring compositions such as Directions, Black Satin, In A Silent Way, and Star on Cicely.
Grammy Award-winning music producer, mixer, songwriter, arranger, musician, and finisher Ken Lewis will discuss his wide-ranging career in this presentation. With 166 Gold records, Lewis’s work has contributed to the success of global superstars including Taylor Swift, BTS, Kanye, Drake, NF, Khalil Fong, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Vybz Kartel, NewJeans, Assi El Hallani, Mark Ronson, and Bruno Mars.
The Livewire 16: We the People new music festival celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States and the composers and musicians who helped share our musical landscape. Through concerts and other events, Livewire celebrates the innovators, the brave, and the experimental, celebrating artists who forge new directions, challenge barriers, and open doors. This year, the newRUCKUS ensemble and the Zohn Collective present three evenings of music by Kenji Bunch, Raven Chacon, Chen Yi, Viet Cuong, Brittany Green, Lou Harrison, Edgar Meyer, Daniel Pesca, Steve Reich, Frederic Rzewski, Gabriella Smith, and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon.
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society presents SoloDuo, featuring classical guitarists Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli.
The Department of Music presents a Halloween Spooktacular — a varied program with humor, fun, and more than a few surprises. Come in costume and enjoy an afternoon musical spectacle! Pre- and post-concert events will combine with the family-oriented program for all ages.
The Department of Music presents the UMBC Faculty String Sextet in a performance of two of the keystone Romantic works for string ensemble — the String Sextet No. 2 by Johannes Brahms, and the String Sextet “Souvenir de Florence” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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