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. Praised for their warm sound and powerful stage presence, the Esmé Quartet was formed in […]

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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 as she is: Toninho Carrasqueira on flute, Sidiel Vieira on bass and Ari Colares on […]

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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 witness. The flute soared, light and airy, while the double bass grounded the music with […]

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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 — which includes work with esteemed jazz leading lights such as Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, […]

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A Night to Remember: The Pablo Gimenez Spanish Ensemble at Bucknell On the evening of January 31st, the Weis Center at Bucknell University was transformed into a sanctuary of passion, rhythm, and cultural celebration as the Pablo Gimenez Spanish Ensemble took the stage. But the journey to that magical moment began much earlier, as the lobby of the Weis Center became alive with the sound of anticipation and the stir of excitement. As patrons arrived, the air was filled with the soft hum of conversation, the mingling of diverse voices, and the warmth of shared excitement. Students, faculty, and community […]

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The Weis Center will welcome bluegrass ensemble Henhouse Prowlers on Friday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, by The News Item. Founded two decades ago, this Chicago-bred quartet finds itself at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. Onstage, the group’s performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. In recordings — including 2023’s Lead and Iron — the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Henhouse Prowlers’ music, the band bends […]

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The Weis Center will welcome Heloísa Fernandes Quartet on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Pianist and composer Heloísa Fernandes returns to the U.S. for her first visit since recording her acclaimed piano solo album, Faces, in 2015 in Chicago. She brings her new quartet with a newly composed program – Sonho das águas (Dream of the Waters) – and will conclude her visit with solo performances and a return to PianoForte Studio in Chicago to record a new solo album. The performance is sponsored, in part, by WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital and the […]

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**The performance by Kings Return, originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Weis Center, has been CANCELLED due to artist illness. We apologize for any inconvenience — we are as disappointed as you are! We are hopeful that the performance will be rescheduled at a later time. Ticket holders will be contacted directly.** The Weis Center will welcome a cappella quartet Kings Return on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return takes pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound. The blend of […]

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The Weis Center’s spring season kicks off with Pablo Giménez Spanish Ensemble on Friday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Pablo Giménez is a flamenco and classical guitarist who performs as a soloist, in chamber music ensembles and as an accompanist for flamenco dance and song. He is also the artistic director and guitarist of the Pablo Giménez Spanish Ensemble and the Corazon de Granada flamenco company. Giménez holds degrees in classical and flamenco guitar from the Conservatory of Granada and the Conservatory of Córdoba, respectively. Additionally, he has studied at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam, […]

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The spring 2025 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts includes ten professional performances – including world music, classical, bluegrass music, ballet dance, and jazz. Tickets are on sale now (ticketing info follows). The season kicks off with flamenco and classical guitarist Pablo Gimenez and his Ensemble on Friday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Pablo is the artistic director of the Pablo Giménez Spanish Ensemble and the Corazon de Granada flamenco company. Gospel quartet Kings Return will perform on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. Kings Return takes pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella […]

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