CU Presents has announced its 2016-17 season lineup, and it's headlined by some of the most renowned classical musicians of our time.
As part of the 80th season of the Artist Series, flutist James Galway, pianist Richard Goode, soprano Deborah Voigt and the sensational cellist Yo-Yo Ma will each take the stage at Macky Auditorium.
Richard Goode
Bach & Chopin
Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Place two legendary keyboard composers in the hands of one of the world鈥檚 leading pianists and magic is bound to happen. Richard Goode brings tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Fr茅d茅ric Chopin.
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Deborah Voigt
Voigt Lessons
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Experience the moving story of a world-renowned soprano鈥檚 successes and struggles in a performance that鈥檚 part recital and part one-woman show. 鈥淭he only diva who might carry on Beverly Sills鈥� role as 鈥榦pera cheerleader鈥� in America.鈥濃�揟he New York Times
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Yo-Yo Ma
Special Event
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
The world鈥檚 greatest living cellist gives a once-in-a-lifetime solo recital on the Artist Series. From his partnership with the Silk Road Ensemble to his cross-disciplinary collaborations, Yo-Yo Ma is the only musician who can travel seamlessly between genres and cultures. Available now only to season ticket holders as an add-on. Tickets go on sale to the general public Aug. 15.
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James Galway
Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
鈥淭he Man with the Golden Flute,鈥� pays a visit to 麻豆影院 for a mesmerizing, genre-defying performance. Between his classical credits, his star-studded collaborations and his iconic recordings for 鈥淭he Lord of the Rings鈥� films, Sir James Galway is the premier flutist of our time.
This season also features five concert pairs by the Tak谩cs Quartet and a special performance by the young, up-and-coming Calidore String Quartet. The Eklund Opera program kicks off with an October performance of 鈥淒ie Fledermaus,鈥� a worldwide audience favorite. Plus, the College of Music's beloved Holiday Festival offers four fantastic performances this December.
Season ticket are now on sale, and single tickets are available beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Tickets are available at or over the phone at 303-492-8008.
