240+ performers under 1 baton for Verdi’s Requiem

The Illinois State University Symphony, Concert Choir, and Civic Choir are collaborating to perform Messa Da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi under the baton of Maestro Maurizio Colasanti from Italy and featuring faculty vocalists Michelle Vought (soprano), Kathryn Leemhuis (mezzo soprano), Justin Vickers (tenor), and John Michael Koch (baritone). The concert will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, October

Screening of film Eva Hesse with director Q&A, October 27

Image from the Eva Hesse documentary of the artist.

A screening of the film Eva Hesse will take place on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. in Schroeder Hall, room 138. Director and producer, Marcie Begleiter and Karen Shapiro will take part in a Q&A after the screening. On Friday morning, October 28, from 10 a.m.-noon at the University Galleries, there will be a presentation about the film by Begleiter

Midwest Institute of Opera announces 2016 season

Opera being performed

The Midwest Institute of Opera presents its 2016 season, a season of comedy and tragedy, from July 25 through July 31. All performances take place in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.