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Pippin
OCT 30 - NOV 9
A dazzling, genre-defying musical journey with an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED) – tells the story of a young prince’s quest for purpose through war, pleasure, and power, only to discover that fulfillment might lie in life’s quiet, everyday moments.
Told by a mysterious troupe of performers led by the enigmatic Leading Player, Pippin breaks the fourth wall, bends reality, and invites the audience to question what truly matters. Pippin captivates with its timeless message: that the “extraordinary” may not be what you think.
Hartung Theater
NOV 1
BANDS OF AMERICA
Idaho Regional Championships
Presented by Yamaha
Music for All’s Bands of America (BOA) marching band championships are the premier events for marching band in the nation. BOA’s marching band shows offer positively life-changing experiences for the students, teachers, and parents of the bands who participate, as well as fans and spectators.
P1FCU Kibbie Dome
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Jeremy Denk & Richard O'Neill
NOV 20
7:30 p.m.
U of I Admin Auditorium
Jeremy Denk, Piano
Jeremy Denk is one of America's foremost pianists, praised by The New York Times as "a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs." A MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and Avery Fisher Prize winner, he's also a bestselling author and member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2024/25, he tours a program highlighting female composers, performs with Joshua Bell and Steven Isserlis, and celebrates Charles Ives's 150th anniversary with a new Nonesuch release. Denk's recent highlights include a concerto premiere by Anna Clyne and collaborations with leading orchestras and festivals across the U.S. and Europe.
Richard O'Neill, Viola
Violist Richard O'Neill, a GRAMMY and EMMY Award winner, is acclaimed as one of the leading instrumentalists of his generation. He won the 2021 GRAMMY for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for Christopher Theofanidis' Viola Concerto, inspired by Navajo poetry and 9/11. A Universal/Deutsche Grammophon artist, he has released 10 solo albums and premiered works by major composers. O'Neill has soloed with top orchestras worldwide, collaborated with renowned conductors, and served as violist of the Takács Quartet. He also led South Korea's DITTO project, reaching millions through TV and international tours, and advocates for major global humanitarian organizations.
Viano Quartet
The Viano Quartet, praised for their "virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention" (Boston Globe), are among today's most exciting young ensembles and recipients of the 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant. Winners of the Banff International String Quartet Competition, they perform globally and are in residence with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (2024-2027). Highlights of their 2024-25 season include debuts at Alice Tully and David Geffen Halls, the latter with Sir Stephen Hough. Passionate educators, they work with students at top institutions. Their 2023 debut album, Portraits, features works by Schubert, Price, Tchaikovsky, and Ginastera.
Quartetto Gelato
Quartetto Gelato is a virtuosic and genre-defying classical quartet known for its blend of showpieces, romantic ballads, gypsy and klezmer tunes, and theatrical flair. With sold-out performances worldwide and a repertoire spanning classical to world music, the group captivates audiences with its musical mastery, humor, and engaging stage presence. Named NPR's "Debut Artist of the Year," they've appeared on major networks and soundtracks, including Only You. Their recordings-ten and counting-showcase global influences and original works, including the latest, Tasty Tunes (2021). Quartetto Gelato is supported by FACTOR and the Canada Council for the Arts.
