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New Releases Mar. 18: Gut Strings, Marsalis, Sondheim, and Selaocoe

An ambitious and inventive take on Tchaikovsky’s chamber music, a Wynton Marsalis symphony, piano reimaginings of music of Sondheim, and the multifaceted Abel Selaocoe. Plus, selections from contemporary operas without singing, and a vocal exploration on the theme of light.

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Wynton Marsalis joins forces with Michigan Marching Band
Associated PressOctober 14, 2022
"I've never seen a jazz band like ours play with a marching band, where the actual music we're playing is integrated into the music the band is playing," Marsalis said.

9 Things To Know About Monteverdi’s Vespers
Fatima DabbahOctober 14, 2022
Even though his compositions were well known across Europe during his time, one of Claudio Monteverdi‘s most enduring works was likely not performed (in its entirety, at least) in his lifetime!

Team picked to make ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ into stage musical
Associated PressOctober 13, 2022
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