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A Conversation with Misty Copeland

MONDAVI CENTER. Join us for a one-on-one conversation with groundbreaking ballerina, philanthropist and bestselling author Misty Copeland. Speaking from her unique point of view as the first Black woman principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Copeland will share how strong women mentors helped her achieve her dreams, and how she strives to do the same for young people today. Our alumnae panel will also showcase women mentors, who are breaking barriers for future leaders. 1p—3:30p. $55—$89

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Italian Journey”

Christian Baldini, director and conductor Program Hector Berlioz: Harold in Italy with Wendy Richman, viola Harold in Italy was brought about by a commission by the famous 19th century violinist Nicolo Paganini in 1834. Berlioz was commissioned by Paganini not for a violin concerto but for a work that would feature Paganini and his new

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Pastoral Moods”

Pandemic Pieces by Joseph Peterson Evoking a multitude of feelings brought on by the Covid pandemic, UC Davis graduate student composer Joseph Peterson—winner of the 2022 UCDSO Composition Award—names the three “Pandemic” pieces: (1) Scrolling; (2) Hope in these uncertain times; (3) and We are the flood. As a whole, the work captures feelings we have each had during these pandemic

Rethinking the History of Indonesian Music

About the Conference For the conference “Rethinking the History of Indonesian Music” six scholars will present 30-minute papers. There will then be 10-minute prepared responses from local respondents on topics related to music history in the geographical area currently identified as the Indonesian archipelago. The conference is part of the two-year, Luce Foundation project, “Toward

Wayang Bali (Indonesian Shadow Puppet Play)

Presented in conjunction with the conference Rethinking the History of Indonesian Music, a conference made possible by the Henry Luce Foundation. Wayang Bali, the Balinese Shadow Play (which features a live gamelan accompaniment), is one of the most revered traditional art forms in the world. According to Balinese philosophy, a wayang performance is a symbol of the cosmos. The

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Christopher Taylor Performs Beethoven at the Mondavi Center

Legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz called the Liszt Transcriptions of Beethoven’s symphonies “the greatest works for the piano.” Who better than pianist Christopher Taylor, an innovative musician acclaimed as “seemingly possessed of superhuman powers” (Los Angeles Times), to tackle these demanding, illuminating works over four concerts. In Taylor’s last Mondavi Center appearance, he performed J.S. Bach’s Goldberg

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

With special guests the Villalobos Brothers and the Conga Patria Son Jarocho Collective. Each year since 2008, around Memorial Day, a transnational jam session happens on both sides of the wall at the Tijuana-San Diego border. This Fandango Fronterizo Festival inspired Grammy-winning musician and composer Arturo O’Farrill to launch a three-part project (album, book, and

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