Performance Posts

The sound of Verdi’s Requiem is larger than life: 8 trumpets crackle with the thrilling sounds of the imminent Day of Judgement, while the huge orchestra explodes thunderously in reply. Gorgeous operatic solos dramatically and eloquently express feelings in the face of death and loss. The terrifying whirling of the Dies Irae theme of Verdi’s

Songs about dancing, as well as songs set in a specific dance rhythm or style, stretch throughout music history and across all cultures and nationalities. This program will sample a wide variety of music from the Renaissance to contemporary, including pop music, musical theatre, and world music. You’ll hear pieces by Schubert, Brahms, Britten, Copland,

Brilliance and immediacy from George Frideric Handel meet the depth and scale of Johann Sebastian Bach in this concert. Well-loved Handel works-“Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” “As Pants the Hart,” and “Zadok the Priest”-are paired with “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis” (“I feel great suffering”], BWV 21, one of Bach’s most substantial and affecting cantatas.

Produced by our Senior members and Artistic director, this performance is guided by the idea that every note has a unique shape and purpose. Resonance goes beyond the initial sound into the vibrations, echoes, and lasting impressions that persist after the sound fades. Through a curated selection of NCYTE’s expansive repertory and the debut of new works,

Not my usual cup of tea but this one sounded interesting. “Country & Western is the latest project from Triangle stalwart Butler Knowles, who sets his usual bass aside to showcase the pedal steel guitar. This newly formed group delivers modern sounds derived from classic structures. You can learn more about Butler Knowles by going to https://butlerknowles.co“

As it’s the end of our season, we’ll be looking at beginnings–naturally, for every ending suggests a new start. This five-episode show will feature improvised music and songs. As always, it’ll be entirely made up on the spot and based on your suggestions. The cast is Parker Bach, Hailey Hill, director Greg Hohn, Dana Marks,