November 18, 2015
Arts Roundup: DXARTS, improv – and pianist Yulianna Avdeeva
Don’t miss DXARTS’ fall concert – a chance to immerse yourself in groundbreaking electroacoustic music. The School of Drama opens two new productions: dark farce “Loot” and improv show “Beginnings: First Breath.” At Meany Hall, enjoy performances by pianist Yulianna Avdeeva and the University Chorale & Chamber Singers, or head over to Brechemin Auditorium to catch the talented Daana Quartet.
Music of Today: DXARTS
7:30 p.m., November 20 | Meany Theater
The School of Music and DXARTS present groundbreaking new works and modern classics by faculty and guest composers in an evening of electroacoustic music. More info.
Yulianna Avdeeva performs at Meany Hall, December 1
Yulianna Avdeeva
7:30 p.m., December 1 | Meany Theater
Pianist Yulianna Avdeeva makes her debut at Meany Hall with a program of masterworks by Chopin and Prokofiev. Part of the UW World Series. More info.
Daana Quartet
7:30 p.m., December 2 | Brechemin Auditorium
The Daana Quartet, winners of the 2015 UW Strings and Piano Chamber Music Competition, perform works by Schubert, Brahms and William Grant Still in the ensemble’s debut School of Music performance. More info.
School of Drama’s new production, “Loot,” opens December 2.
Loot
December 2-13 | Meany Studio Theater
The School of Drama’s 75th anniversary season continues with Joe Orton’s 1965 dark farce, “Loot.” This hilarious depiction of a world gone mad follows the McLeavy family as its members deal with the death and burial of the family matriarch. More info.
Beginnings: First Breath
7:30 p.m., December 2 -6 | Cabaret Theater
Members of Jet City Improv work with School of Drama undergraduates to create an ever-changing show. This unscripted ensemble piece is newly created for each performance using suggestions from that evening’s audience. More info.
University Chorale & Chamber Singers
7:30 p.m., December 3 | Meany Theater
The School of Music presents the UW’s top auditioned choirs in “The Unbreakable Mirror.” The program explores themes relating to water and fluidity including “Walden Pond” by Dominic Argento and “The Sea,” by Carson Cooman, as well as works by Badings, Whitacre and others. More info.
Franz Erhard Walther: The Body Draws on display at the Henry through March 6.
Franz Erhard Walther: The Body Draws
Through March 6 | Henry Art Gallery
The Henry presents the first American survey of influential German artist Franz Erhard Walther, featuring nearly 300 pivotal works from the last six decades. More info.
