Leoš Janáček’s bittersweet fable shows a deep understanding of the complexities of power and oppression, and the cyclical nature of life. Usually seen as a fairy tale, this opera offers revealing insight into nature’s struggle to survive the devastating footprint of humanity. With a colourful and majestic score influenced by Moravian folk songs, this opera […]
Since the opening of the War Memorial Gym in 1951, The University of British Columbia has held a ceremony commemorating November 11. This year, 2023 will mark seventy-three years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony. This special ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and members of the […]
Vern Griffiths, director The UBC Percussion Ensemble performs music for the vast spectrum of percussion instruments, including original works from the 20th century, transcriptions of familiar classics, and traditional dance music from Africa and Latin America. The group also encourages the creation of new repertoire for percussion ensembles by student composers.
This program involves three interrelated commissions by Christopher Cerrone, Anthony Cheung, and Andrea Casarrubios, around which I’ve developed a “quasi una fantasia” program theme, featuring almost-improvised works connected and interspersed with actually-improvised preludes and transitions. Other music includes Schumann, Saariaho, Ligeti, Couperin, Brahms, Beethoven and more. There are a number new commissions by underrepresented composers, and […]
UBC’s graduate choral conducting students lead the UBC Chamber Choir in performance.
UBC’s Vox and Oriana choirs (formerly Men’s and Women’s Choirs) present music featuring a dynamic variety of repertoire for treble and lower voice ensembles.
The UBC Early Music Ensemble is a mixed instrumental/vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Image: A Musical Company, Gerard van Kuijl, ca. 1651
Magical realms, lightsabers, and distant planets come together for this exciting concert featuring students from the UBC School of Music. Experience the symphonic grandeur of five pianos in selections of music from Star Wars and Harry Potter, as well as Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. Pianists: Fergus Kwan, Hamilton Lau, Christine Ngai, Vivienne Thamrin, Daniel Tong […]
The UBC Early Music Ensemble is a mixed instrumental/vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Image: Lady Playing a Lute; Bartolomeo Veneto and workshop (Italian, died 1531, active 1502 – 1531); about 1530; Oil on panel; 55.9 × 41.3 cm (22 × 16 1/4 in.); 78.PB.221
Director: Dr. Paolo Bortolussi The Contemporary Players Ensemble is a dynamic and eclectic program of music featuring world-renown contemporary masterworks, as well as newly commissioned works by UBC composers.
UBC Bands Concert Winds Jaelem Bhate conductor Symphonic Wind Ensemble Robert Taylor conductor UBC Bands is distinguished by their high level of performance, creative thematic programming, and commitment to contemporary music through commissions, premieres, and composer residencies. PROGRAM: Adam Schoenberg Rise Viet Cuong Lasting Light Jaelem Bhate Therefore, I Am (World Premiere) Jocelyn Morlock Ned the Neck […]
Join us for an exciting evening of music from the UBC Strings Program! Music by Edward Top, Dvořák, and the world premiere of Duality for violin/guitar soloist and string orchestra by UBC Music student Jack Campbell. Jack Campbell, violin/guitar
Celebrate the holiday season with UBC Opera! This beloved tradition features festive, jubilant music from around the world. The Ensemble will decorate the Old Auditorium and sing songs of joy, just for you.