Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.
The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.
Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.
Prokofiev’s exquisite Symphony No. 1 pays homage to Mozart and Haydn, while the brilliant Firebird Suite tells of the magical quest of Prince Ivan to free his imprisoned love. Sinfonia is joined by the acclaimed Andrés Cárdenes for Tchaikovsky’s challenging Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra.
Born from the enjoyment of making music together and committed to the rediscovery of 17th- and 18th-century masterpieces, the Venice Baroque Orchestra returns with countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, who ranges with supreme confidence between nuanced storytelling and brilliant technical passages.
Come out and learn to dance the Latin Dances of Tamborozo & Banda.
The astoundingly athletic dances, kaleidoscopic costumes, and renowned Gypsy orchestra of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble have delighted audiences in over 44 countries since the troupe’s inception in 1951. From their home base in Budapest, these spirited performers have collected and preserved centuries-old cultural traditions while inspiring new generations of audiences and artists alike. Now, the impassioned rhythms and peerless dances of Hungarian Rhapsody will sweep Krannert Center patrons into a pageant of Hungarian revelry.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops with Bloco Gavião
The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to offer Spring 2022 dates for our community samba group - Bloco Gavião -
The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music has launched a new YouTube channel!
Our first four educational videos on the channel are from the Introducing Instruments series, featuring Global
Programs of the Robert E. Brown Center for World Music are dependent upon grants, gifts, and funds raised through concerts, performances and services. The Center was established at the University