Agathe and Adrien: N.Ormes
Blurring the lines between circus show, contemporary dance and performance art, N.Ormes invites audiences to question preconceived ideas.
Alison Brown Quintet
Grammy-winning musician, Grammy-nominated producer and visionary banjo virtuoso Alison Brown is one of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music.
Hanzhi Wang
Acclaimed for her “staggering virtuosity,” Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history.
Haunted Objects Live
Join the Newkirks, known from The Haunted Objects Podcast, Amazon Prime’s Hellier and Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, for a spine-tingling live presentation!
Luedji Luna
Award-winning singer-songwriter Luedji Luna has become one of the most powerful voices in contemporary Brazilian music. Considered a Brazilian music sensation, she stands out in the music scene by mixing the sounds of Bahian and African drums.
Brandee Younger
Brandee Younger is a visionary harpist redefining the boundaries of her instrument for the digital age. With over a decade of relentless dedication to her instrument, Younger made history in 2022 as the first black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition, and she continues to captivate audiences with her groundbreaking work.
Student Matinee – Hanzhi Wang
An ambassador for the accordion, Hanzhi Wang has been praised for her captivating stage presence and performances of passion and finesse. Wang will guide students through an exploration of the accordion, delving into its mechanics, its role as a classical instrument and how melodies resonate uniquely through it as opposed to other classical instruments. In this unique program, Wang will feature a variety of composers and music and take us into the “fairy-tale world of the accordion” with works that explore the darkness and luminosity of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous stories.
Student Matinee – Luedji Luna
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Luedji Luna has become one of the most powerful voices in contemporary Brazilian music. A Brazilian music sensation, Luedji dives into her ancestry and brings powerful messages of resistance, beliefs, depth and love through her art. In this performance, Luna will share her music of Brazil and its people, exploring sounds like neo-soul, R&B, jazz and reggae.
Student Matinee – Brandee Younger
Brandee Younger is a classically trained harpist who infuses classical, jazz, soul and funk influences into her music. This program will allow students to explore the harp, bass and drums to show how they create incredible music together in acoustic and electric styles.