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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
“All excellent and esteemed,” Piffaro, The Renaissance Band Event Details
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Richard Sherman, flute with Juan Riveros, harp
7:30 pm
Cook Recital Hall
Artist-faculty and Guest Recital Series

Join flutist Richard Sherman and newly appointed harpist Juan Riveros for a recital featuring works by Persichetti, Farr, Damase, and Alwyn, showcasing the expressive interplay between flute and harp.

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Friday, January 17, 2025
“From Vienna with Love”
8:00 pm
Cook Recital Hall
Artist-faculty and Guest Recital Series

“From Vienna with Love” explores romantic clarinet, cello, and piano trios, featuring works by Beethoven, Zemlinsky, Kahn, and Brahms, with artists Guy Yehuda (clarinet), Suren Bagratuni (cello), and Ralph Votapek (piano).

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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert
3:00 pm
Fairchild Theatre
MSU Jazz Ensembles

Annual concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring MSU Jazz Orchestras and special guests in a meaningful program, this concert highlights the theme “I Have a Dream for the World.”

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Free
Monday, January 20, 2025
Carillon Recital: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
12:00 pm
Beaumont Tower
Artist-faculty and Guest Recital Series

Enjoy the MSU 49-bell carillon at Beaumont Tower with carillonists Jon Lehrer, Laurie Harkema, and guests.

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Free
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
“All excellent and esteemed,” Piffaro, The Renaissance Band
7:30 pm
Fairchild Theatre
Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

Piffaro explores the Bassano family’s migration from Italy to England, transforming instrumental music. They delight audiences with elegant recreations of late Medieval and Renaissance wind band works using meticulously remodeled period instruments.

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Event News

A Symphony of Green & White
November 25, 2024

Devotion to excellence and the community drives the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. These Spartans are instrumental in helping the DSO flourish and distinguish itself from its peers.

Biedenbender wins coveted Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Award
October 30, 2024

Marks third year in a row MSU composers win this prestigious composition competition.

Carmen Bradford joins MSU Jazz Studies Faculty
April 15, 2024

Renowned vocalist expands the excellence of award-winning program.

A magical experience for an MSU composer
August 4, 2022

Dudamel and the LA Phil premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz.

Dease makes baritone sax debut
March 6, 2024

Renowned trombonist and educator returns to an instrument from his past.

Exploring American Musical Roots
April 19, 2024

Organ and choir recording delving into Virgil Thomson's music is first of its kind.

Clarinetists blossom at academy
August 31, 2022

MSU faculty member gathers students and world-class artists for intensive study and competition.

Debut of Music for Social Justice television series
May 3, 2022

Artists relate the music they play to societal issues and their own experiences.

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Pricing Guide

$$$
General Admission
Adults
$12
Seniors
$10
Students
Free
Children (under 18)
Free
$$$
Reserved Seating
Adults
$17
Seniors
$15
Students
$7
Children (under 18)
$7
Note: Seating in Murray Hall is general admission only
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Reserved Seating
Adults
$22
Seniors
$30
Students
$12
Children (under 18)
$12
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Announcements

Don’t miss out on tickets to Spartan Spectacular!

Tickets go on sale starting Oct. 3 at Wharton Center. Orchestra level $15, grand tier $12, $10 group seating (orchestra level or grand tier), available at Wharton Center ticket office only.

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