Modern. Vibrant. Innovative. Expansive. State-of-the-art. These are just a few ways one could describe the brand-new, long-awaited Hamel Music Center*. It started as an idea almost 15 years ago. If you walked, drove, or biked …
performing arts
Celebrating 100 Years of Classical Music Excellence
Over the past 99 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has brought world-class performers, musicians, and artists to the stage at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Renowned twentieth century music icons have graced the stage, and this …
The Gesture of Collage as Practice
Since 1999, over 30 world-class artists have spent a semester at the UW–Madison as part of the Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program (IARP). Each artist not only instructs a course, but also takes part in public …
A Collaboration Story for the Ages
Surrounded by old opera production posters, a couple of students, and a baby grand piano, David Ronis, the director of University Opera, beams as he takes a seat to discuss the upcoming production of Into the …