CAP UCLA Announces Three Diverse Musical Performances Coming To The Nimoy In February And March

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) announces an array of captivating music performances scheduled at The Nimoy in late February and early March.

The lineup features performances from renowned artists including duo Dan and Claudia Zanes, a new work titled The Street by composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman and Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird. Tickets are available now at cap.ucla.edu, by phone 310-825-2101 or at the UCLA Central Ticket Office. 

Dan and Claudia Zanes

Saturday, February 24 at 2 pm and 8 pm 

The Nimoy 

Grammy Award-winning performer Dan Zanes and Haitian-American vocalist Claudia Zanes bring their soulful, all-ages musical performance to The Nimoy. Heralded by Time as "the family-music genre's most outspoken and eloquent advocate," the duo blends early rock and roll, sea shanties, Haitian folk songs and gospel blues to create an uplifting family-oriented experience. Audiences are invited to actively participate in these sensory-friendly, relaxed concerts, dancing and singing along to tunes from Dan's beloved catalog and new classics from family music's most celebrated couple.

Dan Zanes and Claudia Zanes have been making music together since 2016. Their commitment to accessibility is showcased in their collaboration with the Kennedy Center, resulting in the creation of the sensory-friendly folk opera Night Train 57. The duo's love for communal music-making led to an award-winning songbook and, during the pandemic, a Social Isolation Song Series, showcasing their adaptability and commitment to connecting with audiences. Their second Smithsonian Folkways record Walkin' Talkin' Baltimore will be released August, 2024.

Nico Muhly and Alice Goodman's The Street

Thursday, February 29 at 8 pm

The Nimoy 

The Street, a multilayered work based on the stations of the cross by composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman, will be performed by harpist Parker Ramsay, with soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani. The piece explores the brutality of a man's wrongful condemnation and suffering as he confronts friends, strangers and willing executioners on a street in Jerusalem. With narration by noted stage and screen actress Mia Barron, this evocative work invites listeners to reflect on the persistence of everyday violence in our world today.

Renowned American composer Nico Muhly has left an indelible mark on the world of orchestral, chamber and sacred music. Acknowledged for his exceptional talent, Muhly has received commissions from esteemed institutions such as The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His collaborative spirit extends across diverse art forms, encompassing dance, film and visual arts, establishing him as a versatile and influential presence in the contemporary music scene. On a parallel note, Alice Goodman, celebrated for her impactful libretti, has collaborated on major operas, including Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer. In addition to her musical contributions, Goodman is a theologian and ordained minister in the Church of England.

ARTISTS:

Music by Nico Muhly
Text by Alice Goodman
Parker Ramsay - Harp
Mia Barron - Narrator
Jennifer Ellis Kampani - Vocalist

 

Eighth Blackbird

Into the Night

Sunday, March 3 at 7 pm

The Nimoy 

Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "a new breed of super-musicians," four-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird will grace The Nimoy stage with their forward-thinking music and innovative performative style. Eighth Blackbird's performance promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing their diverse and eclectic repertoire of new music while contributing to their growing legacy of guiding the next generation of artists. Described by the Chicago Tribune as "...one of the smartest, most dynamic contemporary classical ensembles on the planet," this Chicago-based super-group has gained international recognition since winning the 1998 Concert Artists Guild Competition. Their commitment to new music is evident in the hundreds of commissioned and premiered works by renowned composers. Eighth Blackbird's accolades include four Grammy Awards for Best Small Ensemble/Chamber Music Performance, the prestigious MacArthur Award and Music America's 2017 Ensemble of the Year.

ARTISTS:

Lina Andonovska - Flute
Matthew Duvall - Percussion
Zachary Good -Clarinet
Lisa Kaplan -Piano
Christopher Whitley -Violin
Aaron Wolff -Cello

The CAP UCLA 2023 spring programs continue on Friday, March 8 with Meow Meow and Saturday, March 9 with Magos Herrera.

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