American Opera Triptych, HONK and More Set for the Hartt School, Dec 2012

The Hartt School presents a variety of music, dance, and theatre performances this December, many of which are free, and all are open to the public. For ticketed events, call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and information.

Wednesday, December 5
Hartt Celebrates Edward Diemente @ 90
Foot in the Door, Hartt’s contemporary music ensemble, celebrates the 90th birthday of Professor Emeritus Edward Diemente, composer and professor at The Hartt School for more than forty years. Three of his works will be presented including The Way to Peace, Diary, and More Words. Music by two of his former students and current Hartt faculty members, David Macbride and Ken Steen also will be performed. Come help celebrate this most auspicious occasion.
7:30 PM
Millard Auditorium
Admission: No Charge

Thursday & Friday, December 6 & 7
Undergraduate Opera Black Box: An American Opera Triptych
A Game of Chance by Seymour Barab
Fables by Ned Rorem
The Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti
7:30 PM
Millard Auditorium
Admission: No Charge

Thursday through Sunday, December 6-9
Honk
Honk! is the musical adaption of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling and follows Ugly, and odd looking duck on his quest to find his mother. With book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe and music by George Stiles, Honk! is sure to entertain.
Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 PM
Sunday 3:00 PM
The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation Theater
Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford
Admission: $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups

Friday, December 7
Hartt Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
This concert features the return of Hartt alumnus Jess Turner as a composer in residence. The Hartt Wind Ensemble premieres his latest large-scale work for solo tuba and wind ensemble called “Heavy Weather, Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble.” Featuring Hartt tuba professor Scott Mendoker, this is a terrific night of new music written by a rising star and alum of The Hartt School.
Time: 7:30 PM
Lincoln Theater
Admission: $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups

Saturday, December 8
Hartt Philharmonia and Sinfonia
Under the direction of Edward Cumming, the chamber and symphony orchestras perform works that include Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks; Ibert’s Divertissement; Revueltas’ Caminos; and Janacek’s Sinfonietta.
7:30 PM
Lincoln Theater
Admission: $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups

Sunday, December 9
Sing for the City: Lessons and Carols
Featuring the Hartt Choruses, Cathedral Choir, and Atlantic Brass Quintet
4:00 PM
Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford
860.249.8431
Admission: TBD

Sunday, December 9
The Hartt Community Division presents the Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble (GHYWE)
7:30 PM
Millard Auditorium
Admission: $8

Friday, December 14
The Hartt Percussion Ensemble with Guest Artist Joseph Galeota present “Out Of Africa”
An evening of traditional West African percussion music and dance.
7:30 PM
Lincoln Theater
Admission: No Charge

Friday through Sunday, December 14-16
The Hartt Community Division presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
Friday, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Millard Auditorium
Admission: $30 general; $20 seniors and students with ID; $15 children 12 and under

Saturday, December 15
The Hartt Community Division presents Suzuki Orchestras
String Orchestras of various levels perform.
3:00 PM
Lincoln Theater
Admission: No Charge

Sunday, December 16
The Hartt Community Division presents Sinfonia, Stringendo, Philharmonia and Harmony Winds
7:30 PM
Lincoln Theater
Admission: Free

The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. Founded in 1920, Hartt has been an integral part of the University of Hartford since its charter merged the then Hartt School of Music, the Hartford Art School, and Hillyer College to create the University in 1957. 2010 markEd Hartt’s 90th year of providing world class performing arts education to students in Greater-Hartford and around the world. With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt’s curriculum. For more information about The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.

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