Events

• Friday, March 13, 2026

  Fantasies for Strings and Piano

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU violinist I-Fu Wang and pianist Zhihua Tang perform a diverse program featuring works by Messiaen, Schubert, Schoenberg, and Wieniawski, exploring the emotional and stylistic range of the violin-piano duo.

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• Sunday, March 15, 2026

  RESCHEDULED: Guest Organist Peter Sykes

  3:00 pm

  MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  Renowned guest artist Peter Sykes performs masterworks on the Red Cedar Organ at MSU’s Alumni Memorial Chapel, showcasing his virtuosity and deep musical insight in an intimate setting.

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• Sunday, March 15, 2026

  Jazz Orchestras with Harvey Mason, jazz drums

  3:00 pm

  Wharton Center

  MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence

  Renowned drummer Harvey Mason returns to MSU for the first time since 2017, joining the MSU Jazz Orchestras in a dynamic concert that showcases his influential work in jazz, funk, and fusion.

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• Online
  Monday, March 16, 2026

  Dialogues for Cello and Piano

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU cellist Suren Bagratuni and pianist Soojin Kim perform sonatas by Brahms, Debussy, and Britten, showcasing the rich emotional and expressive breadth of the cello-piano repertoire across eras.

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• Tuesday, March 17, 2026

  Symphony Band

  7:30 pm

  Wharton Center

  MSU Bands

  This program of dynamic works, conducted by David Thornton, includes Pegasus Fanfare from The Sleeping Spirit by John Gibson, Starry Ocean by Shuying Li,  Anahita by Roshanne Etezady, Hands Across the Sea by John Philip Sousa, and The Wild Goose by Ryan George.

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• Thursday, March 19, 2026

  Wind Symphony

  7:30 pm

  Wharton Center

  MSU Bands

  MSU composer Zhou Tian premieres his Concerto for Saxophone with acclaimed saxophonist Joseph Lulloff, joined by Hindemith’s Konzertmusik für Blasorchester and Maslanka’s Symphony No. 8, conducted by Kevin L. Sedatole.

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• Friday, March 20, 2026

  Symphony Orchestra’s Honors Concert

  7:30 pm

  Wharton Center

  MSU Orchestras

  The MSU Symphony Orchestra, led by Octavio Más-Arocas, celebrates the Honors Concerto Competition winners with a vibrant program of student soloists and a Sam and Mary Austin Fanfare by an MSU student composer.

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• Monday, March 23, 2026

  Schubert’s Last Sonatas

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU pianist Ralph Votapek performs Schubert’s final two piano sonatas, presenting a rare and profound journey through the composer’s richly expressive late style.

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• Tuesday, March 24, 2026

  Music of America: Flute and Piano Perspectives

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU artists Richard Sherman (flute) and Eric Zuber (piano) present a diverse program of expressive American works, highlighting the versatility of the flute-piano duo.

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• Wednesday, March 25, 2026

  Rossini and Puccini, Operas of Comedy and Consequence

  7:00 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season

  MSU Opera Theatre’s spring double bill presents two powerful one-act operas—Rossini’s comedic La Cambiale di Matrimonio and Puccini’s tragic Suor Angelica—exploring themes of family, obligation, and sacrifice through contrasting musical styles and emotional depth.

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• Thursday, March 26, 2026

  Eriyns Quartet

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  Known for their bold artistry and global presence, the Erinys Quartet makes their MSU debut with a dynamic program of Bartók, Smith, and Beethoven, showcasing the ensemble’s expressive range and deep musical connection.

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• Friday, March 27, 2026

  Rossini and Puccini, Operas of Comedy and Consequence

  7:00 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season

  MSU Opera Theatre’s spring double bill presents two powerful one-act operas—Rossini’s comedic La Cambiale di Matrimonio and Puccini’s tragic Suor Angelica—exploring themes of family, obligation, and sacrifice through contrasting musical styles and emotional depth.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Saturday, March 28, 2026

  Rossini and Puccini, Operas of Comedy and Consequence

  7:00 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season

  MSU Opera Theatre’s spring double bill presents two powerful one-act operas—Rossini’s comedic La Cambiale di Matrimonio and Puccini’s tragic Suor Angelica—exploring themes of family, obligation, and sacrifice through contrasting musical styles and emotional depth.

  Event Details

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• Sunday, March 29, 2026

  Rossini and Puccini, Operas of Comedy and Consequence

  3:00 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season

  MSU Opera Theatre’s spring double bill presents two powerful one-act operas—Rossini’s comedic La Cambiale di Matrimonio and Puccini’s tragic Suor Angelica—exploring themes of family, obligation, and sacrifice through contrasting musical styles and emotional depth.

  Event Details

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• Monday, March 30, 2026

  Piano Etudes: A Musical Journey Through Time

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU pianist Stanislav Khristenko presents a solo recital exploring the evolution of etudes, from early virtuoso pieces to modern works that redefine the genre.

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• Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  Bach Cello Suites

  7:00 pm

  MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU cellist Suren Bagratuni performs Bach’s Six Suites for solo cello, offering a rich, expressive journey through these iconic Baroque masterpieces.

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