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Current Music News
Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).
The performances feature a diverse range of student ensembles and a special scholarship concert.
The UNLV Symphony Orchestra is conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa.
The performance will feature criminal and courtroom scenes from popular operas and operettas.
'That Show About the Hot Dog' taps into choreographers, playwrights, composers, filmmakers, designers, visual artists, entertainment engineers, and architects.
The concert features world premiere transcriptions, exceptional guest artists, and a celebration of cultural and musical journeys.
Music In The News
For 25 years, Nevada Conservatory Theatre has served as UNLV’s “lab” for theater arts. Executive Director Kirsten Brandt says the original mission of the training program was to create an intersection for research and professional practice.
The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is performing a free concert at Lake Las Vegas on October 24th. Taras Krysa , Music Advisor Henderson Symphony and Director of Orchestras at UNLV joined us with the details.
The final concert of the 2024-2025 season for the UNLV Symphony & Las Vegas Academy is happening this weekend.
Oboist Stephen Caplan has taught at UNLV for 38 years, on top of performing around the world and with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. During that time, he has won accolades, shared stages with international superstars, and, most notably, tailored his teaching to include the physical and mental health of instrumentalists.
A recital will feature the oboe player, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at UNLV.
Happening Saturday, March 8th at Artemus W. Ham concert hall at UNLV.