
Category: Arts at Williams
September 2022

Zikrayat - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Zikrayat. This event is free and open to the public. Zikrayat is an Arab music and dance ensemble dedicated to presenting together the classical music and the dance traditions of Egypt, Lebanon, and the greater Arab World, in vibrant stage productions evoking the theatrical atmosphere and dramatic depth of classic Egyptian musical cinema. … Continue reading "Zikrayat – Visiting Artist Series"
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Berkshire Symphony
The Williams College Department of Music presents the Berkshire Symphony in concert on Friday, September 30, at 7;30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. There is a pre-concert talk with conductor Ronald Feldman at 6:45 p.m. in Chapin Hall.
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Joseph Lin, violin - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Joseph Lin. This event is free and open to the public. Sought after as a performer and teacher, Joseph Lin appears regularly at halls, festivals, and conservatories throughout the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He was first violinist of the Juilliard String Quartet from 2011 to 2018 before stepping down to devote more time … Continue reading "Joseph Lin, violin – Visiting Artist Series"
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Williams Chamber Players
The Williams Chamber Players is a faculty chamber ensemble that presents concerts for the college and community throughout the academic year. Repertoire for concerts is drawn from the standard chamber music with special attention to music of the 20th and 21st centuries, and to music by Williams composers. Musicians are normally drawn from the ranks of artists in residence, artist … Continue reading "Williams Chamber Players"
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Berkshire Symphony
The Williams College Department of Music presents the Berkshire Symphony in concert on Friday, September 30, at 7;30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. There is a pre-concert talk with conductor Ronald Feldman at 6:45 p.m. in Chapin Hall.
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Zambezi Marimba Band - Family Days Concert
The Zambezi Marimba Band features danceable and melodious marimba music from Zambia and Zimbabwe. Zambezi is a diverse group and employs singers, a horn section, and other instruments to its solid marimba fundament. More a joyous celebration than just a concert, the band wins over every audience with its flair and irresistibly kinetic energy. This is an event for the … Continue reading "Zambezi Marimba Band – Family Days Concert"
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Williams Jazzday - Noon to Night!
Williams Jazzday is a new way to present the college's active jazz scene.Fans can look forward to a number of smaller combos and eclectic mix of soloists and guests. The day reaches a finale with the Williams Jazz Orchestra in the evening. Director Kris Allen is joined by special guests and students to present throughout the day in various locations.
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Quartet Salonnières - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Quartet Salonnières. This event is free and open to the public. Acclaimed for their spirited, engaging and highly original performances, New York City-based Quartet Salonnières is devoted to performance practices of the baroque through contemporary time periods. Founding members Majka Demcak, Aniela Eddy, Natalie Rose Kress and Cullen Coty-O'Neil met during their studies … Continue reading "Quartet Salonnières – Visiting Artist Series"
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Williams Percussion Ensemble
In programs featuring cutting-edge new music and important works of the twentieth-century, the Williams Percussion Ensemble (WiPE) surveys a vast terrain of sound and rhythm. The ensemble employs all manner of percussion instruments, found sounds, and electronics to create music that resonates across boundaries of genre and discipline. In addition to music for percussion alone the group presents works for … Continue reading "Williams Percussion Ensemble"
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Middle Eastern Music Ensemble
The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, newly sponsored by the Music Department, explores vocal and instrumental traditions rooted in centuries of musical practice. The group meets weekly to play repertoire that spans a wide geographic, historical, and cultural terrain including folk, classical, and popular styles from around the Middle East. Ensemble members learn maqamat (modes) and iqa'at (rhythms), the musical systems shared among musical traditions of … Continue reading "Middle Eastern Music Ensemble"
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