The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is proud to offer many free films, performances and events. With the assistance of our University and community partners, we hope you'll find a new type of film or style of music you and your family will enjoy.
Upcoming free films, performances and events:
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SOUTH BEND CHAMBER SINGERS
James MacMillan and the Musical Modes of Mary and the Cross
Thursday, September 13 at 8 PM | Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Attend Vespers at the University of Notre Dame's Basilica with musical ministry provided by the excellent South Bend Chamber Singers, Saint Mary College's ensemble-in-residence under esteemed conductor Nancy Menk, with David Eicher, organ. Music includes guest composer James MacMillan's Magnificat, one of his most celebrated works.
This event is free and not ticketed.
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POMERIUM
James MacMillan and the Musical Modes of Mary and the Cross
Friday, September 14 at 8 PM
Alexander Blachly returns to direct his New York-based a cappella ensemble, praised by The New York Times
as one of “the finest early-music ensembles in the country.” The
planned program is a treasure of Renaissance music on the Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary enhanced by Blachly’s commentary on art of
the period projected onstage.
PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK WITH EMILY (SNOW) THELEN
Emily Thelen (’01), a former student of Blachly’s, provides
additional insight into Pomerium’s performance. Thelen, a music
historian, is a postdoctoral fellow at Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven in Belgium. Talks begin one hour before curtain and
are free to ticket holders.
Secure free tickets for Pomerium
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AGUAVÁ NEW MUSIC STUDIO AND THE NOTRE DAME FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA (world premiere)
James MacMillan and the Musical Modes of Mary and the Cross
Saturday, September 15 at 8 PM
September 15, 2012 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows, Mary,
Patroness of the Congregation of Holy Cross. On this Marian feast, noted
scholar and artist Carmen-Helena Téllez will conduct the world premiere
of James MacMillan’s motet dedicated to this occasion commissioned by
the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in honor
of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Téllez will also direct MacMillan’s exceptional sacred cantata The Seven Last Words from the Cross (1993).
PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK WITH JAMES MACMILLAN AND CARMEN-HELENA TÉLLEZ
A panel will feature discussion by renowed Scottish composer James MacMillan and noted scholar/artist Carmen-Helena Téllez (conducting the world premiere of MacMillan’s motet “Cum vidisset Jesus” written for this occasion), moderated by faculty member Andre Redwood (University of Notre Dame). Talks begin one hour before curtain and are free to ticket holders.
Secure free tickets for Aguavá
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U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND AND SOLDIERS' CHORUS
Sunday, November 4 at 2 PM
Considered by music critics to be one of the most versatile and
inspiring musical organizations in the world, the premier touring
musical representative for the U.S. Army travels the globe each year as
musical ambassadors. Attracting audiences of all ages for more than six
decades, its members represent some of the finest American musical. Join
us for a free concert of stirring music.
Join us at this all-ages, all American celebration.
Secure free tickets for U.S. Army Field Band
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