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A Symphony of Diversity: UCI Music Department's Spring 2025 Lineup

This Spring, the UCI Department of Music presents a rich tapestry of musical events, showcasing talented students, esteemed faculty, and guest performers. From classical and jazz to innovative contemporary pieces, these events celebrate musical excellence and creativity. Highlights include the Honors Concert, Vocal Arts Concert, and the cutting-edge 'Listen to the Motion' festival, featuring the latest in music technology. Join us at the University of California, Irvine, for an unforgettable exploration of musical artistry and innovation.

Mar 21, 2025

1. Honors Concert - Spring 2025

The annual Honors Concert highlights exceptional music students in both solo and ensemble performances, ranging from classical to jazz and beyond. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to listen to extraordinarily talented musicians from all areas of the Department of Music.

Apr 6, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

2. Vocal Arts Concert: Liederabend

UC Irvine singers and pianists perform a recital of Nineteenth Century German songs and duets by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, and Fanny Mendelssohn.

Apr 11, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

3. An Evening of Chamber Music

Please join us for an evening of chamber music with violinist Haroutune Bedelian, cellist Sarah Koo Freeman, and pianist Lorna Griffitt.

May 3, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

4. Composing While Black: A concert by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

Join us for a unique concert celebrating the wide-ranging creative visions of Black composers, performed by virtuoso musicians from one of today's most renowned contemporary music ensembles, and including a pre-concert talk with the artists.

May 8, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

5. UCI Opera Workshop with the UCI Symphony

Join us for an exciting concert of diverse operatic repertoire performed by UC Irvine Vocal Arts students, accompanied by the UCI Symphony.

May 10, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · Irvine Barclay Theatre

6. UCI Jazz Combos - Spring 2025

Experience the UC Irvine undergraduate jazz program’s quarterly concert, featuring a variety of small jazz ensembles. This event offers a compelling array of performances, each guided by our skilled jazz faculty, showcasing the creativity and versatility of student musicians.

May 14, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

7. The Ghost of Autumn Winds

This performance features The Ghost of Autumn Winds (秋風の霊)—a roughly forty-minute dialogue between shakuhachi and electronics using an original generative AI system named simerent. The simerent system captures an instrument's phrases, performs pattern-matching, and responds with variations on previously captured phrases in order of similarity, difference, or both, all through an immersive sound system. Holding both similarity and difference in the same space, giving them equal voice and value, and allowing them to engage in dialogue are central to the artistic and humanistic motivations underlying this work.

16 - 17 May, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · Contemporary Arts Center

8. UCI Jazz Orchestra - Spring 2025

Experience the UCI Jazz Orchestra in a concert that spans from classic big band tunes to innovative modern jazz. This performance highlights the orchestra's breadth and skill in delivering a compelling large-ensemble jazz experience.

May 21, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

9. Journey Across Continents: UC Irvine Choral World Tour

Join us for this captivating concert launching the UC Irvine Chamber Singers Portugal tour. Experience an enchanting evening of music, from contemporary masterpieces to Renaissance classics. Immerse yourself in diverse melodies that span centuries, celebrating the rich tapestry of choral traditions.

May 27, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

10. Listen to the Motion 2025

The festival features a motion system called MUGIC®, developed by Mari Kimura. The concert showcases new works by Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) Ph.D. students from Professor Kimura’s seminar 'Composing with Sensors,' using MUGIC® to translate movements into meaningful expressions in new and creative ways.

May 31, 2025

UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · Contemporary Arts Center

Conclusion

The UCI Department of Music's Spring 2025 series is a vibrant celebration of musical diversity and innovation. With events ranging from classical concerts and opera to contemporary and jazz performances, this season offers something for every music lover. The dedication and talent of the students, faculty, and guest artists promise to make each event memorable. Join us in experiencing the richness of musical expression and the joy of live performance at the University of California, Irvine.

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