News: School of Music

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UNLV Virtuosi Strings, composed of both faculty and students, will perform works from J.S. Bach, Purcell, Telemann, and Robert Fuchs.

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The program includes 'Prelude and Liebestod' from Tristan and Isolde, featuring Eric McAllister as guest conductor, and 'Symphonie Fantastique' by Hector Berlioz, conducted by Taras Krysa.

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Butler, currently head of the department of music at Valdosta State University, begins his new role July 1.

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The concert, performed by the American Prize Award-winning orchestra, takes place in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.

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This all-UNLV alumni band will perform a program of original compositions and arrangements by noted alum Dennis Mackrel, featuring trumpet soloist Kenny Rampton.

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The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets. The evening's program includes works by Mozart, Schumann, and Brahms.

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The Boston Brass, an incomparable and world-renowned brass quintet, partners with the Wind Orchestra to record the world premiere of Five Cities by UNLV alumnus Jorge Machain.

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All events are free and open to the public.

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The orchestra is conducted by music director Taras Krysa.

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On March 22, the ensemble will perform compositions that depict energies, emotions, memories, or personal voyages.

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The winner receives $5,000 and is invited to UNLV during the fall 2023 semester to work with College of Fine Arts students, and to an event celebrating the award.

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Based on the novella by Henry James, this operatic version tells the story of an inexperienced governess who believes something evil is stalking two young children left in her care.