RESCHEDULED: Soweto Gospel Choir
A Hancher commission and world premiere. HOPE: It’s Been a Long Time Coming commemorates and celebrates South Africa’s Freedom Movement and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Leslie Odom, Jr.
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor. Odom most recently starred in the critically acclaimed Amazon film adaptation of One Night in Miami… in which he performed the songs of legendary singer Sam Cooke.
Too Many Zooz
The members of Too Many Zooz call their music “brasshouse.” And the name is apt because Too Many Zooz is raucous, brassy, and more than able to bring the house down.
Swing University: All Rise, Part 1
All Rise, a composition by Wynton Marsalis, will be a centerpiece of Hancher’s 50th anniversary season. Taught by Seton Hawkins, Director of Public Programs and Education Resources at Jazz at Lincoln Center, this free four-week online course will introduce All Rise and explore its many joys and influences.
Orchestra Iowa
Joel THOMPSON
Seven Last Words of the Unarmed
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor “Choral”
A. Renee, soprano
Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano
Joshua Stewart, tenor
TBD, bass
A Master Class with Hermitage Piano Trio
The members of Hermitage Piano Trio will work with student musicians from the UI School of Music. This master class is free and open to the public to observe.
10:00 am–10:40 am
Genesis Trio
Loeffler: Rhapsody No. 2 for viola, oboe, & piano
10:40 am–11:20 am
Consonant Quartet
Schubert: String Quartet (“Death and the Maiden”); 1st mov.
11:20 am–12:00 pm
Polymnia Trio
Turina: Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 76; 1st & 2nd mov.
UI Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra is proud to present its first ever Holiday Pops Celebration, featuring sparkling symphonic holiday tunes, jazzy vocal selections, festive film music, and a collaboration with the Preucil School of Music. Catchy songs are sure to be fun for the whole family as the Symphony Orchestra performs new works and holiday classics from around the world under the direction of Dr. Mélisse Brunet.
Kids Club Hancher: Jazz at Lincoln Center Quintet
It’s time to get the kids to the club for a celebration of America’s music that highlights its connection to American democracy. The musicians of Jazz at Lincoln Center will get your kids excited about the music—and excited about pushing America ever-forward.
Related event: Club Hancher: Jazz at Lincoln Center Quintet, "Let Freedom Swing"
Club Hancher: Jazz at Lincoln Center Quintet
Hear top-flight jazz musicians in the intimate Club Hancher setting—the perfect spot for a swinging night of the sound of America.
Las Cafeteras
Committed to a creative combination of musical heritages—and to social justice—this band from East LA is a Hancher favorite of the first order. Their performances are always a joyous celebration.