'Rite of Spring at 100' off to a fiery start
Carolina Performing Arts’ “The Rite of Spring at 100” series might not have culminated in a riot in 2012, but the series is off to a fiery start.
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Carolina Performing Arts' ticket revenue inspected by SBI
Carolina Performing Arts officials never expected a scandal. But the organization that has brought the likes of Bela Fleck and Yo-Yo Ma to UNC is under the scrutiny of the State Bureau of Investigation for mishandling ticket revenue.
Grammy Award winner Bela Fleck to come to Pittsboro
When 14-time Grammy Award winner Bela Fleck comes to Pittsboro on Saturday, he’ll find a home at Manifold Recording studios.
Rite of Spring brings New York-based band to play at UNC
When it designed a year of performance around Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” Carolina Performing Arts knew it wanted to include the work’s modern torchbearers. The genre-bending string quartet Brooklyn Rider fit the bill.
Gilberto Gil discusses the role of song in his life
Gilberto Gil, a Brazilian guitarist and pop musician, performed at Memorial Hall Monday night. Gil’s music is noted for its African roots and eclectic style.
Show tells the story of the original Siamese twins
After 25 years, Philip Kan Gotanda’s narrative about Chang and Eng Bunker is ready to be told.
Russian avant-garde ensemble to perform as part of 'Rite' series
During the 20th century, contemporary classical music flourished in the Soviet Union — but it had to remain underground. The Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory — the first official contemporary music group in Russia — opposed the government with avant-garde compositions and practice.
Carolina Performing Arts takes new interpretation of "The Mexican"
Telling a story better than Jack London might sound intimidating, but two playwrights have accepted the challenge.
Chouinard's provocative dance troupe returns to Memorial Hall
Three years after its controversial performance of “Orpheus and Eurydice,” Compagnie Marie Chouinard is returning to Memorial Hall.
'Elsewhere' combines music, choreography, spoken word
A woman behind a screen wrestles with a cello, making it sound more like an electric guitar than a classical instrument. The world premiere performance of “Elsewhere” is a collaboration between cellist Maya Beiser and director Robert Woodruff, commissioned by Carolina Performing Arts.
'Rite of Spring' opens with Yo-Yo Ma
The actualization of Carolina Performing Arts’ “The Rite of Spring at 100” began Sunday night — and it did not end in a riot.
'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky' comes to Varsity Theatre
Paris, 1913: Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” opens at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées and is met with cries of outrage and hostile taunts.
Carolina Performing Arts set to sell out 15 shows
Carolina Performing Arts is having its second most profitable year since 2005 — and it’s just getting started.
Arts programs increase budgets for 2012-13 year
In an era of continuous budget cuts, campus arts organizations have made strides to become more self-sufficient, taking on larger budgets and projects.
National Theatre of Scotland performs in Back Bar
The National Theatre of Scotland, which performed two years ago in Memorial Hall, is returning to UNC to open Carolina Performing Arts’ new season.
‘Rite of Spring’ series to feature 12 new works
All the world’s a stage, and Carolina Performing Arts is one of the major players this year.
UNC celebrates ‘Rite of Spring’ centennial
The first showing of “The Rite of Spring” in 1913 elicited audience participation — but not on purpose.
Carolina Performing Arts manager leaves
Ellen James, the marketing manager for Carolina Performing Arts, is pursuing a job offer with the Duke School of Nursing. Her last day with Carolina Performing Arts was Tuesday.
Carolina Performing Arts announces 2012-2013 season
Carolina Performing Arts will bring nine world premieres and two U.S. premieres from around the globe to the Memorial Hall stage in its 2012-2013 season.
Kang selected for national arts council
One of UNC’s own has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the National Council on the Arts.
