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For general inquiries, please email vondermehden@uconn.edu

Abigail Golec
Theatre Operations Manager, von der Mehden Recital Hall
(860) 486-3728

abigail.golec@uconn.edu

Sep 29 Lisa Williamson - Soprano Recital 8:00pm

Lisa Williamson - Soprano Recital

Friday, September 29th, 2023

08:00 PM

Von der Mehden Recital Hall

Samuel Barber and James Agee’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 and Richard Strauss’ Vier letzte Lieder, with text by Hermann Hesse and Johann Eichendorff. Additional works include Franz Liszt’s settings of poems by Victor Hugo and arias by composer George Frideric Handel and librettist Giacomo Rossi

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Oct 7 Lorraine Rose Williams Stage Dedication Celebration 2:00pm

Lorraine Rose Williams Stage Dedication Celebration

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

02:00 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

Lorraine Rose Williams Stage Dedication Celebration - 2 pm - von der Mehden Recital Hall - Reception to follow in Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Atrium
Please register here: https://www.events.foundation.uconn.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=767309&utm_source=invitation&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=fy24wiliamsdedication100723
Please join us for a ceremony and performance to celebrate the dedication of the von der Mehden Recital Hall stage in honor of the late Lorraine Rose Williams, founder of UConn’s Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir. A reception will follow in the Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Building. The naming of the Lorraine Rose Williams Stage celebrates Ms. Williams’ rich contributions to the UConn community and is a testament to her lasting legacy at the University.
Can’t join us in person? The program on the Lorraine Rose Williams Stage will be livestreamed here.
About the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir
Ms. Williams founded the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir, to create an environment that fostered the social, intellectual, and emotional growth of UConn’s African American and Black students. The choir grew under her leadership, performing across Connecticut and New York. The choir currently has more than 100 active members representing diverse races and ethnicities.
If you require a special accommodation to participate in this event or have questions, please contact Kate Gannon, Director of Alumni Relations, Diverse Alumni Communities via email or call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at (888) 822-5861.

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Oct 8 UConn Songfest 5:00pm

UConn Songfest

Sunday, October 8th, 2023

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

Uconn Songfest performance.
Reserve tickets here.
General Admission is $10
Students/Children/Military/SFA Faculty and Staff have free admission
Reservations are required.
All ticket sales directly fund the operating costs of von der Mehden Recital Hall.
This concert will be livestreamed here

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abigail.golec@uconn.edu

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Oct 12 UConn Symphonic Band and UConn Wind Ensemble Concert 8:00pm

UConn Symphonic Band and UConn Wind Ensemble Concert

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

UConn Symphonic Band and UConn Wind Ensemble performance.
Purchase tickets here.
General Admission is $10
Students/Children/Military/SFA Faculty and Staff have free admission
Reservations are required.
All ticket sales directly fund the operating costs of von der Mehden Recital Hall.
This concert will be livestreamed here.

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abigail.golec@uconn.edu

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Oct 13 Ensemble Origo Presents: Un Sarao de la Chacona 7:30pm

Ensemble Origo Presents: Un Sarao de la Chacona

Friday, October 13th, 2023

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

Tracing the African and Mesoamerican Origins of the Sarabande and the Chaconne
Though the sarabande and the chaconne were stylized sections of courtly suites by Baroque composers such as Scarlatti and Bach, their origins are far removed from any European court, stemming instead from New Spain. In a book about the Spanish colony in 1579, a Dominican friar described the sarabande as a lascivious dance and identified it with the indigenous population. However, at least one surviving song — a villancico for Christmas — links it with enslaved Africans, suggesting that both populations were involved in the creation of the genre. In this program, Ensemble Origo aims to contextualize these origins, showing how a song that mentions the dance was likely performed following Christmas services. The next two sections of the concert trace the printing history of both genres (which were related at one time) from simple guitar strumming patterns that sometimes accompanied voices to the stylized instrumental works adopted by hundreds of European composers in the centuries that followed. The program aims to bring the what is known of the genres’ lost—or suppressed—histories to light.
All students have free admission. General admission is $10. Purchase tickets for the concert here
This concert will be livestreamed here

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Oct 14 UConn Choirs Family Weekend Concert 3:00pm

UConn Choirs Family Weekend Concert

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

The UConn Choirs present a free concert for Family Weekend!
This concert/recital is free and open to the public.
Reverve your seat here.
Reservations are recommended.
All ticket sales directly fund the operating costs of von der Mehden Recital Hall.
This concert will be livestreamed here.

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abigail.golec@uconn.edu

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Oct 14 Christopher Gonzalez - Trombone Recital 8:00pm

Christopher Gonzalez - Trombone Recital

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

Christopher Gonzalez will perform his final undergraduate recital at the University of Connecticut featuring 21st century works for trombone.
This concert/recital is free and open to the public.
Reverve your seat here.
Reservations are recommended.
All ticket sales directly fund the operating costs of von der Mehden Recital Hall.
This recital will be livestreamed here

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abigail.golec@uconn.edu

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Oct 15 Zhizhi Xiang - Piano Recital 8:00pm

Zhizhi Xiang - Piano Recital

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

von der Mehden Recital Hall

Zhizhi Xiang was Born in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 10, 1997. He is currently at the third year of Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Piano Performance at University of Connecticut, studying with Professor Angelina Gadeliya.
This concert/recital is free and open to the public.
Reserve your seat here.
Reservations are recommended.
All ticket sales directly fund the operating costs of von der Mehden Recital Hall.
This recital will be livestreamed here

Contact Information:
abigail.golec@uconn.edu

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