Category: Arts at Williams
April 2023
canceled: Zygmunt Krauze, piano - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents pianist, educator, and composer Zygmunt Krauze as part of the Visiting Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public. Zygmunt Krauze is an important artist of his generation: a respected composer, valued pianist, educator, impresario, and judge in many international competitions. His has been awarded the French National Order of … Continue reading "canceled: Zygmunt Krauze, piano – Visiting Artist Series"
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Master Class - Escher Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Escher Quartet offering a master class for talented Williams music students.This event is free and open to the public. The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the quartet has performed … Continue reading "Master Class – Escher Quartet – Visiting Artist Series"
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Screening of ‘You Were My First Boyfriend’
A public screening of Cecilia Aldarondo’s film "You Were My First Boyfriend" will be held at Images Cinema at 6:30 p.m. as part of Aldarondo’s solo exhibition "Mirrored Interiors." A reception at WCMA will precede the screening at 5 p.m.
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Celebrating World Heritage: A Pre-Concert Talk
Chinese pipa player Gao Hong, Senegalese kora artist Kadialy Kouyaté, and Venezuelan harpist Leonard Jacome will discuss their collaboration and the history and techniques of their instruments.
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‘Dance We Must’ Book Release Discussion and Reception
Celebrate the release of a new book, "Dance We Must: The Art and Costumes of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn 1906-1940," with a reception, brief dance performance, and panel discussion.
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Celebrating World Heritage: A Talk & Trio Concert of Pipa (China), Kora (Senegal), Harp (Venezuela)
Chinese pipa player Gao Hong will join Kadialy Kouyaté, a Senegalese kora artist, and Venezuelan harpist Leonard Jacome for a string performance connecting musical styles from across Asia, Africa, and South America.
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Escher Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Escher Quartet. This event is free and open to the public. Escher Quartet presents Mendelssohn String Quartet in F Minor, op. 80, and String Quartet (1931) by Ruth Crawford Seeger. After the intermission the quartet performs Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, op. 59, No. 1. The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim … Continue reading "Escher Quartet – Visiting Artist Series"
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Theatre Pizza Fridays
Join the Theatre Dept for Pizza Fridays, pizza and chats every Friday*. CenterStage lobby. *Well, almost every Friday! Pizza Friday dates for Winter/Spring 2023 are: FEB 3, 10, 24; MAR 3, 10, 17; APR 7, 14, 21, 28; MAY 5 & 12 Pizza Friday dates for Fall 2022 are: OCT 7, 14, 21; NOV 4, 11, 18; DEC 2 & … Continue reading "Theatre Pizza Fridays"
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Prof. Jessie Ann Owens - Class of 1960 Music Lecture
The Williams College Department of Music presents a lecture by Jessie Ann Owens, Distinguished Professor of Music Emerita at UC Davis, on Friday, April 7, at 4:15 p.m. This event takes place in the Stetson Reading Room of Sawyer Library. Prof. Owens offers a lecture: “How to Write a Research Paper: Thomas Morley’s Sources for A plaine and easie introduction to practicall musicke (1597).” … Continue reading "Prof. Jessie Ann Owens – Class of 1960 Music Lecture"
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Dance Masterclass: Flamenco with Soloedad Barrio & Noche Flamenca
Please join the artists from Noche Flamenca for a flamenco class. This dance class will be an introduction to the corporal vocabulary of flamenco music and dance. We will dive into the technique of palmas (clapping), basic marking steps, footwork, upper body and arms and different types of turns used in flamenco. The class will be accompanied by a flamenco guitarist … Continue reading "Dance Masterclass: Flamenco with Soloedad Barrio & Noche Flamenca"
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