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As the month of March wraps its arms around the world in celebration of love, the University of Kentucky School of Music invites the community to embrace the spirit of romance through two captivating musical performances. These concerts promise to deliver an experience filled with passion, melody, and a deep connection to the emotional power of music. From timeless classics to contemporary interpretations, these performances offer an opportunity to escape into the world of love, loss, and longing, all through the language of music.
Romance,” takes place on the evening of February 12th. Set in the intimate confines of the Singletary Center for the Arts, this event will feature a carefully curated selection of musical works designed to evoke the emotions and complexities of romantic love. Featuring some of the School of Music’s most talented students and faculty, the concert will include compositions from both renowned classical composers and modern voices.
Among the pieces scheduled for performance is a selection of works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose “Romeo and Juliet” overture and “Valse Sentimentale” are staples in expressing the intense emotions that love can bring. The evening will also feature selections from French composers such as Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, whose music offers a delicate, sensual atmosphere that perfectly complements the theme of romance. Students will perform alongside faculty members, offering a dynamic and rich musical experience that showcases the diverse talents within the university.
On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the School of Music will host its second performance, “Exploring the Depths of Love and Loss.” This concert takes a more introspective look at love, examining not just the joy it brings but also the sorrow and heartbreak that often accompany it. Featuring works from the Romantic and early 20th-century repertoires, this performance explores the more complex emotions that love evokes.
The program includes the hauntingly beautiful “Adagio for Strings” by Samuel Barber, a piece often associated with grief and loss, as well as Gustav Mahler’s “Kindertotenlieder” (Songs on the Death of Children), a series of
