The University of Richmond’s Modlin Center has provided the following info regarding their upcoming events for the month of November.

Lionheart offers early classics and new works for men’s voices

Lionheart is one of America’s leading ensembles in vocal chamber music. This all-male sextet is best known for its interpretation of medieval and Renaissance a cappella music, with Gregorian Chant as the keystone of its repertoire. Hailed by Early Music America for their -rich, true tones and flawlessly blended harmonies,-Lionheart will mesmerize Richmond music lovers with -Wayfaring Stranger,- a diverse repertoire of a cappella music from the 13th century to the present day.

Check out Lionheart’s recording and take a listen

eighth blackbird performs downtown and on campus

The University of Richmond-s ensemble-in-residence, eighth blackbird, offers an unprecedented duo of concerts–Before First Fridays- and -After First Fridays–at art6 Gallery, one of the anchor sites of the First Friday’s Art Walk, on November 2 at 6:30 and 10 pm. Known for their informal studio concerts, eighth blackbird will make their audience feel right at home in this intimate art gallery setting. Performances are free but seating is limited.

On November 7, eighth blackbird returns to the University of Richmond campus for a concert featuring the works of Stephen Hartke. Hartke’s music reflects the diversity of his musical background, from medieval and Renaissance polyphony, to the fusion of disparate elements from non-Western and popular music. The concert will include Tituli, a piece featuring five male voices, and the world premiere of Meanwhile…, a sextet written for eighth blackbird. Tickets are available through the Modlin Center Box Office.

Watch video of eighth blackbird online

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The best things in life are free

• November 2: Friday Free For All offers a look behind the scenes of the upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, including a fight demonstration and a tour of the costume shop.
• November 2: The Doctors of Jazz present traditional Dixieland music during the First Friday Artwalk in Metro Space Gallery.
• November 11: University Choir and Schola Cantorum perform hymns, folk songs and motets from the period of the original Jamestowne Settlement during their annual fall semester concert.
• November 15: University Museums offers a gallery talk with Zarina, artist of -Home is a Foreign Place,- featured in the exhibition Figures of Thinking: Convergences in Contemporary Cultures.
• November 30: Dr. Mike Davison, professor of music at the University of Richmond, and independent film producer Ed Tillett premiere their documentary about Cuban music, Cuba: Rhythm In Motion.

Check the Free Spot online at modlin.richmond.edu for many more upcoming free events.

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Box Office information

The Modlin Center Box Office is open regular hours of Monday-Friday from 10 am-5 pm and beginning 90 minutes prior to curtain time for ticketed events. Single tickets (individual event tickets) go on sale approximately four weeks prior to each event through the Modlin Center Box Office (804-289-8980). Visit the Modlin Center Web site at modlin.richmond.edu to view individual events and exact dates.

Upcoming public on-sale dates

• Pincus and the Pig, Shirim Klezmer Orchestra: on sale November 1
• Shirim Klezmer Orchestra, “Klezmer Party!”: on sale November 2
• Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul: on sale November 12

We will make these events available for purchase through our online box office beginning at 8 pm the evening before the box office has access to tickets.

Box Office: (804) 289-8980
modlinarts@richmond.edu