Virtuosa violinist Midori, along with pianist Robert McDonald, performed on Saturday night in a concert that was simply inspiring.
This Saturday the Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble will perform in Spaulding Auditorium at 8 p.m. with guest artist Arturo O'Farrill, a forerunner of Latin piano and the bandleader of the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra at the Lincoln Center. Rather than pretend to write this article from a neutral perspective, I will be honest: I am the pianist of the Barbary Coast and over the last few weeks I've had the opportunity to play the charts to be performed this Saturday.
The concert the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra presented in Spaulding Auditorium this Friday past was unusual for several reasons.
This Friday, composer, flautist, improviser and inventor (in no particular order) Robert Dick will be performing at Spaulding Auditorium with King Chubby.
Richard Goode performed this past Saturday in Spaulding, and those familiar with his work were not surprised by the concert.
Formed in 1973, the English Concert has won exuberant accolades from critics and fans the world over.
Hours upon hours of work. Weeks of sweat and pain. Zealous months of dedication. An entire year's effort for one show. The Dartmouth Dance Ensemble's performances in Moore Theater this past weekend were the culmination of all these things, and it showed in their high level of professionalism and ability to touch even the hardest of hearts, creating two highly memorable performances. Sunday's show began with a playful dance set to music by Carl Orff.
I've always wondered what modern dance really is, and frankly, I've always been sort of afraid of it.
Guster performed for a sold-out crowd in Leede Arena Friday night, combining humor and music for a delightful concert. Chauncey, a Boston-based band, kicked off the concert.
Tuesday night, the Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble performed the Senior Feature Concert in Spaulding Auditorium and wished goodbye to their graduating members by placing them in the spotlight.