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Performance Review: DakhaBrakha
A Night of Daring Beauty: DakhaBrakha at the Weis Center From the moment DakhaBrakha took the stage at the Weis Center, the air shifted. There was no need for words, no need for introductions—the setting itself, drenched in shadow and sound, was invitation enough. The audience sat in quiet anticipation, not yet standing, but utterly alert. It felt like the prologue to a myth—grand, majestic, yet deeply personal. You weren’t just watching a performance. You were being summoned into something larger. DakhaBrakha didn’t play music.…
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Grammy-Nominated Classical Trio Coming to the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome classical ensemble Neave Trio on Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. There will be a pre-performance Q&A with the artists from 1:15-1:45 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The Q&A will be facilitated by Bucknell University students Emily Gao and Seb Stewart. When at the Weis Center, they will perform: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Five Negro Melodies for Piano Trio, Op. 59 No. 1, Bedřich Smetana: Piano Trio No. 1 in G minor, Op. 15, and…
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Performance Review: Esmé Quartet
The Esmé Quartet commanded the stage with a performance that was as precise as it was deeply moving. Each note carried an undeniable intensity, weaving a story that resonated with every listener. Their seamless synergy and artistry transformed the night into an unforgettable experience, leaving the audience spellbound and lingering in the echoes of their music.
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Classical Ballet Coming to the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome classical ballet ensemble Houston Ballet II on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. There will be a pre-performance Q&A from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium featuring Kelly Myernick Kubin, teaching artist with Ballet II and two Bucknell University students: Sophie Vlak and Sasha Roumyantseva. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Standard Journal. Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth largest ballet company. Comprised of a…
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World Music Ensemble from Ukraine Returns to the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome Ukrainian world music ensemble DakhaBrakha on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Geisinger. DakhaBrakha is a world music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Dakh Contemporary Art Center by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi and given the name that means “give/take” in the…
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Performance Review: Nate Smith Trio
A Night of Connection: Nate Smith and His Band Create Magic Through Music From the moment Nate Smith and his band took the stage, it was clear that this wouldn’t be just another performance. It wasn’t the typical, flashy spectacle that one might expect; instead, it felt like being gently guided into a world of sound, a space where every note invited you to settle in and find your rhythm. With Tim Lefebvre on bass and Jason Lindner on piano/keys, the trio was more than…
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Classical Quartet Will Present Works by Ravel, Beethoven, and two Contemporary Composers at the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome Esmé Quartet on Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The Quartet includes: Wonhee Bae, violin I, Yuna Ha, violin II, Dimitri Murrath, viola and Ye-Eun Heo, cello. When at the Weis Center, they will present: “Spring” from Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter by Kui Dong, “Fall-Winter” from Infinite Season by Juri Seo, String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel and String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 by Ludwig van Beethoven.…
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Performance Review: Heloisa Fernandes Quartet
I have been to many, many events at the Weis Center. Last night in my opinion was one of the very best ever: Brazilian pianist Heloisa Fernandes Quartet! She is a fantastic composer and her touch can be as light as a feather, as smooth as velvet, run like a rabbit, and soar like an eagle. I can tell she writes from her heart and she, and her music touched my heart! She has three musicians accompanying her that are as passionate about the music…
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Performance Review: Heloisa Fernandes Quartet
A Night of Harmony: Heloísa Fernandes and Her Quartet Enchant the Audience As the first notes filled the room, a hush fell over the audience. Each musician—pianist Heloísa Fernandes, flutist Toninho Carrasqueira, double bassist Sidiel Vieira, and percussionist Ari Colares—had a mastery over their instrument that was undeniable. But what made the performance truly extraordinary was how they played together. Each had their own distinct voice, yet they moved in perfect synchrony, seamlessly weaving their sounds into a single, mesmerizing melody. It was breathtaking to…
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Grammy Nominated Jazz Drummer Comes to the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome Grammy nominated drummer Nate Smith on Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Joining Nate will be Tim Lefebvre on bass and Jason Lindner on piano/keys. The performance is sponsored, in part, by ViaMedia and Karl Voss and Chanin Wendling and family. For nearly two decades, Nate Smith has been a key piece in reinvigorating the international music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming. He holds a diverse and ample résumé…
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