PVS brings Education Concert "magic" to whole region in virtual Peer Gynt

September 23, 2020
 

"Like many local cultural and performing arts organizations, the Pioneer Valley Symphony (PVS) saw its 81st season abruptly end due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the cancelled events was the highly-anticipated 25th annual Education Concert..."

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Dark River virtual singalong celebrates Black artists and activists

July 20, 2020
 

"On Tuesday, July 28, at 7pm, the Pioneer Valley Symphony, under the direction of Tianhui Ng, will launch its Virtual Summer Singalong Series with Mary D. Watkins's captivating opera, Dark River (2009)..."

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Pioneer Valley Symphony to present virtual Peer Gynt

MassLive - September 26, 2020
 

"What child, having once heard the gruff bassoons barking out the melody of In the Hall of the Mountain King from Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, could ever forget the menacing march of the troll monarch?"

NIU Professor Janice Hamlet Discusses Brings Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer's Life to Light in Virtual Music Project

Broadway World Chicago - August 25, 2020
 

"NIU Communications Professor Janice Hamlet was chosen as the featured speaker for two virtual performances of a new musical project this summer, NIU Today reports..."

Hamlet tells story of civil rights activist in ‘Black River’ theater production

NIU Today - August 24, 2020

"NIU Communications Professor Janice Hamlet can add musical theater to her list of experiences..."

Using music to tip the scales of justice

Mount Holyoke College - August 24, 2020

"On May 13, White Snake Projects, which presents original and socially relevant operas, staged an online concert of compositions by musicians and composers from around the world committed to using the power of words and music to bring about meaningful change..."