News: School of Music
The series, 'Arts in the Center,' will run Feb. 28 to June 5 at Historic Commercial Center and will highlight works from CFA schools and departments.
The 7 p.m. concert is free and open to the public.
The concert, in honor of Black History Month, also pays tribute to the late Marlena Shaw.
The orchestra is conducted by artistic director Taras Krysa.
The event, which will be held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, honors those who have made a significant impact in the areas of visual arts, performing arts, or architecture.
Captured by German troops and sent to Stalag VIII-A, Messiaen composed the work in the prisoner of war camp — where it was also first performed.
Guest jazz drummer Gregg Bissonette performs with UNLV Jazz Ensembles I and II Nov. 27.
The concert will be conducted by Taras Krysa and Stephanie Council.
As Southern Nevada’s image as a mecca for professional sports continues to grow, so too do employment opportunities for UNLV graduates.
Prima la musica will be sung in Italian with English supertitles; Thomas Pasatieri’s La Divina will be sung in English.
The orchestra is conducted by artistic director Taras Krysa.
The program includes John McMurtery performing Bach's Partita in A Minor for solo flute, Mozart's Quintet in E-flat Major for piano and winds, and Brahms' Clarinet Trio, Op. 114.