UBC Opera: Cendrillon
Long before Disney’s Cinderella, there was Massenet’s Cendrillon. Based on Charles Perrault’s 1698 version of the classic fairy tale, Cendrillon finds our titular hero, whose real name is Lucette, aching to go to the […]
UBC Chamber Choir
UBC’s graduate choral conducting students lead the UBC Chamber Choir in performance.
UBC Contemporary Players: Concert at the Belkin
Paolo Bortolussi, director The UBC Contemporary Players present a program of collaborative works created in response the Belkin Gallery’s current exhibition, of artist Carole Itter’s works: “Only when I’m Hauling Water do I wonder […]
UBC Contemporary Players
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 Early Music Ensemble
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 […]
UBC Early Music Ensemble
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
UBC Opera: The Cunning Little Vixen
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 […]
UBC Symphony Orchestra
Join the UBC Symphony Orchestra led by director Jonathan Girard for its opening night! PROGRAM: Jean Coulthard (1908-2000) Introduction and Three Folk Songs (from Canadian Mosaic) Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Suite […]
Come Toward the Fire
A festival celebration of Indigenous culture and community presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) — on whose territory the Chan Centre and UBC are […]
BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language 2023 Conference
The British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL) 2023 Conference, hosted by the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), is a groundbreaking […]
Place as Lived in the Salish Sea – The Storied Lives of the Southern Resident Killer Whales Webinar
In this webinar, through story as pedagogical witnessing, Dr. Sandra Scott, Professor of Teaching, Science & Environmental Education, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, UBC Sustainability Fellow, will […]
Evolution of the String Quartet: Haydn to Disney
In this hour-long concert, the Somerset String Quartet outline 300 years of chamber music. This performance by the UBC School of Music’s resident student string quartet will showcase the works […]
Anderson & Roe Piano Duo
The Chan Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Anderson & Roe Piano Duo! Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and innovative music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy […]
Vivo Per Questo – Power to the Words – Canada Tour
In the series Cecil H. and Ida Green Visiting Professor Vivo Per Questo – Power to the Words – Canada Tour Amir Issaa, Rapper, Record Producer and Activist Coach House, […]
UBC Windfest!
UBC School of Music WindFest returns! We are thrilled to present clarinettist, Chad Burrow (University of Michigan) as our featured artist. ALSO FEATURING UBC WOODWIND FACULTY: Brenda Fedoruk flute Christie Reside flute Paolo Bortolussi flute […]
UBC Brassfest!
UBC School of Music BrassFest! returns! We are thrilled to present world-renowned hornist and brass pedagogue, Gail Williams, as our featured artist. Join us this year as we celebrate our 10th annual festival, with masterclasses, […]
UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa | Conductor […]
UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa | Conductor […]
UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa | Conductor […]
UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa | Conductor […]
UBC Choirs
University Singers, Choral Union Graeme Langager, Director of Choral Activities Hyejung Jun, Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting The award-winning UBC Choirs presents a powerful program of music featuring the beautiful voices […]
Wednesday Noon Hours: Infamy Too!
Infamy Too! are committed to exploring the possibilities of the contemporary percussion duo repertoire. Julia Chien and Aaron Graham seek out programs which highlight innovative aspects in instrumentation, expressive potential of the medium, and […]
Wednesday Noon Hours: Ingrid Chiang, bassoon & Risa Tonita, piano
A celebration of Taiwanese-American composer Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純. PROGRAM Gín–á Koa, Taiwanese Children’s Songs 臺灣囝仔歌 for Bassoon and Piano (2021/2022) Diversities “多彩”組曲 for Bassoon and Piano (2021/2022) All music by Chihchun […]
Wednesday Noon Hours: Jeremy Brown, saxophone
Improviser and saxophonist, Jeremy Brown performs an innovative and interactive program with music by Keith Hamel, Robert Pritchard, Laurie Radford, and more. PROGRAM Keith Hamel Fever for alto saxophone, interactive electronics and […]
UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat
FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw […]