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The Performing Arts Series’ 2024–2025 season is a dynamic line-up that continues our mission to highlight diverse programming across performing arts disciplines. Our 105th season presents world-renowned performers as well as several new, bright, rising stars.

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    Film Screening: Fences

    Attend a screening of the acclaimed 2016 film starring Denzel Washington (Oscar nominee for this role) and Viola Davis (Oscar winner for this role). Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes a passionate look at former baseball player Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. Denzel Washington also directed the film.

    Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

    Open to the Public

    free

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    Caroline Shaw and So Percussion (feat. Ringdown)

    So Percussion has redefined chamber music through their commitment to the creation and amplification of new work. The ensemble is celebrated for a dazzling range of activities: live performances, contributions to education and community, and the creation of opportunities and platforms for music and artists. In their Middlebury debut, they’ll collaborate with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, featuring songs and highlights from their latest co-composed album Rectangles and Circumstance. 

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Choreography for Camera Final Showing with Jillian Meyers

    Jillian Meyers is an Emmy Nominated LA based Choreographer who has been an assistant to Brian Friedman, Tovaris Wilson, Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Gil Duldulao and Mandy Moore. She worked with Moore on the award winning film La La Land and both herself and Moore earned Emmy nominations for their work on the hit series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Myers has been fortunate to work with leading musical acts such as The Lumineers, Vance Joy, Hozier, Janet Jackson, and more. Ultimately, Jillian loves to dance and is excited by any experience related to her passion.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    Pre-Concert Lecture: Jerusalem Quartet

    Learn more about this concert’s music in a free pre-concert lecture by Professor Emeritus of Music Larry Hamberlin.

    Mahaney Arts Center 125

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    Jerusalem Quartet

    Celebrating its 30th season, the Jerusalem Quartet embodies the pinnacle of chamber music excellence, renowned worldwide for its passionate performances and impeccable precision. With a repertoire spanning the classical to contemporary, they captivate audiences with spellbinding interpretations, blending technical virtuosity with profound musical depth. The Jerusalem Quartet returns to Middlebury with a program of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Dvorák.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Sean Dorsey Dance: Trans-Friendly Movement Workshop

    These trans-friendly movement workshops are suitable for terrified beginners through all-levels and are led by Sean Dorsey and Sean Dorsey Dance company dancers. These classes and workshops are designed to be supportive of transgender, trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming bodies and creative expression.

    Open to public, but geared towards students, faculty, and staff.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    Sean Dorsey Dance "The Lost Art of Dreaming"

    Sean Dorsey is an Emmy Award-winning choreographer, dancer, writer, educator, and activist. Long recognized as the U.S.’ first acclaimed transgender modern dance choreographer, Dorsey brings his newest work—and his explicitly trans-positive pedagogy—for his Performing Arts Series debut. The Lost Art of Dreaming is a full-evening fusion of full-throttle dance, intimate storytelling, intricate costuming, and exquisite queer partnering, all performed with Sean Dorsey Dance’s signature technical precision, guts, and deep humanity.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Sean Dorsey Dance: Trans-Friendly Movement Workshop

    These trans-friendly movement workshops are suitable for terrified beginners through all-levels and are led by Sean Dorsey and Sean Dorsey Dance company dancers. These classes and workshops are designed to be supportive of transgender, trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming bodies and creative expression.

    This community class is free and open to anyone.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    Sean Dorsey Dance "The Lost Art of Dreaming"

    Sean Dorsey is an Emmy Award-winning choreographer, dancer, writer, educator, and activist. Long recognized as the U.S.’ first acclaimed transgender modern dance choreographer, Dorsey brings his newest work—and his explicitly trans-positive pedagogy—for his Performing Arts Series debut. The Lost Art of Dreaming is a full-evening fusion of full-throttle dance, intimate storytelling, intricate costuming, and exquisite queer partnering, all performed with Sean Dorsey Dance’s signature technical precision, guts, and deep humanity.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Bria Skonberg Jazz Quintet

    New York based, Canadian born musician Bria Skonberg stormed onto the jazz scene with her smoky vocals, blistering trumpet, and compelling compositions and arrangements. She’s been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” by the Wall Street Journal. Skonberg sold out our hall almost a decade ago, and returns to Middlebury just in time for the holidays with a new program entitled “Jingle Bell Swing,” featuring her take on seasonal favorites including her hit cover of “All I Want For Christmas is You.”

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Choral Chameleon Ensemble

    Choral Chameleon is a dynamic ensemble renowned for their innovative programming and fearless exploration of vocal artistry. Sometimes called “America’s Test Kitchen for choral music,” they fearlessly experiment and champion unexpected and new combinations of music. In demand since their recent sound bath and concert performances at Middlebury, Choral Chameleon returns to campus for a dynamic mixed-repertoire concert. See related event on January 22.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Choral Chameleon Ensemble

    Choral Chameleon deepens their campus connection with an exciting mixed-repertoire concert performed alongside Middlebury students, featuring a new work written just for Middlebury by Founding Artistic Director Vince Peterson. From classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions and cross-disciplinary collaborations, Choral Chameleon’s rich harmonies and adventurous spirit redefine what it means to experience choral music today, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of musical experiences and setting a vibrant standard in the world of vocal ensembles.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

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    August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" Presented by The Acting Company

    Play by August Wilson, performed by The Acting Company, directed by Lili-Anne Brown. From the writer of The Piano Lesson, Fences, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom comes the story of Memphis Lee, a diner owner in Pittsburgh in 1969 who must decide if he should allow the government to take over his building or sell the property to a ruthless businessman.

    Wright Theatre

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Pre-Concert Lecture: Iyad Sughayer, Piano

    Learn more about this concert’s music in a free pre-concert lecture by Professor Emeritus of Music Larry Hamberlin.

    Mahaney Arts Center 125

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    Iyad Sughayer, piano

    Acclaimed Jordanian-Palestinian pianist Iyad Sughayer embodies a captivating blend of exceptional skill and profound musicality. A prize-winner with the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions, he was named a ClassicFM Rising Star Artist, and “One to Watch” by International Piano Magazine. His performances traverse the gamut of classical repertoire with spellbinding precision and emotive depth, captivating audiences worldwide.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Isidore String Quartet

    Making their Middlebury debut, the Isidore String Quartet are winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition. Their concert program “Unrequited” explores the intersection of treasured classics and contemporary perspectives, providing a winding path into the complicated labyrinth that is human compassion and love, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Billy Childs. Thanks to the Sunderman Family Concert Endowment Fund, this concert is free and open to all.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    Steven Osborne, Piano

    Pianist Steven Osborne, OBE is one of Britain’s most treasured musicians. His performances exude an immense depth of musicality and exceptional refinement of expression across diverse repertoire, be it in Beethoven or Messiaen, Schubert or Ravel, Prokofiev, or jazz improvisations. His many honors include The Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrumentalist of the Year, two BBC Music Magazine Awards, and two Gramophone Awards.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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    Alina Ibragimova, Violin and Cédric Tiberghien, Piano

    We close our 105th season with the dynamic duo of violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist Cédric Tiberghien. The two developed a tremendous rapport during their term as individual BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, where their unique partnership was observed by The Times of London: “Both of these players have the potential to conquer the world.” During this Middlebury return, Ibragimova and Tiberghien will play Janácek, Enescu, Gerald Barry’s vivacious Triorchic Blues, and Beethoven’s iconic “Kreutzer” sonata.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

PREVIOUS EVENTS

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    Film Screening: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    Attend a screening of this acclaimed 2020 film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, both nominated for Oscars for their respective roles. During a 1927 Chicago recording session, tensions and temperatures rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Directed by George C. Wolfe; based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play.

    Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

    Open to the Public

    free

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    BALA BILA's Bucket Band Workshop

    Balla Kouyate and Matchume Zango will introduce you to the rhythm and culture of their respective African traditions.  You’ll have a chance to learn some of these rhythms and play them on five-gallon buckets! No experience needed. Ear protection recommended/provided. 

    Registration will be open to Middlebury College students only until 09/25, then any remaining spots opened to the Middlebury Community Music Center and general community. 

    Signup at https://forms.gle/uotptXWtrcBfxn5v5

    Mahaney Arts Center 221

    Open to the Public

    Free

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    BALA BILA

    BALA BILA brings together two African master musicians—Balla Kouyate on balafon, calabash, bass guitar, and voice, and Matchume Zango on timbila, mbira, percussion, and voice—in an intimate, living-room style concert and intercultural musical conversation between two extraordinary artists. Kouyate hails from the West African country of Mali, and Zango calls the East African nation of Mozambique home. They are leading exponents of their respective principal instruments, BALAfon and timBILA—two world heritage instruments that will be played together in harmony.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

    $25/20/10/5

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