The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra became the national orchestra of Bulgaria in 1945 and has long established itself as one of the leading cultural institutions, representative of the overall contemporary musical culture of the country. Under the baton of Principal Conductor Christo Pavlov, the Orchestra takes the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, February 12 (7:30 pm) as part of their 2023-2024 U.S. Tour.
The repertoire of the Sofia Philharmonic comprises works ranging Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will livestream four performances this fall on their new virtual platform, Jorgensen Digital Stage. The platform was created over the summer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Jorgensen Digital Stage is as close as we all can get to live entertainment right now,” said Rodney Rock, Jorgensen director. “We’re dedicated to bringing back live performances when it is safe to do so – but for now, the virtual program we’ll be presenting is our effort to provide In efforts to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will be cancelling seven upcoming performances. “The health and safety of our patrons is our utmost priority as the risk of contracting this virus grows daily,” said Rodney Rock, Director of Jorgensen. “While we regret the need to cancel these events, the decision was an informed one.” UConn has been working closely with the state Department of Public Health, the state Department of Emergency Management and
The charismatic and innovative Arcis Saxophone Quartet will visit UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday evening, March 31, to perform their program American Dreams, which takes the audience on a journey through a broad musical exhibition of the American way of life. The program features music from Reich, Dvořák, Bernstein, Barber, and Gershwin.
Arcis Saxophone Quartet was founded in 2009 at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. The award-winning ensemble won first
Emmy and Tony-Award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth promises an eclectic evening of song selections to UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 27, including personal reminiscences, Broadway showtunes, and music from her new album, “For the Girls.”
“For The Girls,” released late last year, is a heartfelt tribute to the great female singers throughout history, particularly some of Kristin’s heroes and friends. The “mesmerizing” album includes guest artists Ariana Grande, Dolly
The Russian National Ballet brings the world’s most beloved romantic fairy tale to life with their highly-anticipated performance of Cinderella at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 24th. Under the artistic direction of the company’s legendary founder, Elena Radchenko, the enchanting full-length ballet in two parts promises to entertain and delight audiences of all ages with its company of 50 world-class dancers, luminous costumes, dazzling sets, and composer Sergei
Winner of six Grammy awards and widely-regarded as the world’s best-known and best-loved Irish folk music group, The Chieftains return to Storrs on Saturday, March 14 to treat their audience to a night of rollicking traditional Irish music, dancing, and merriment in the cozy candlelit cabaret setting of UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.
The Storrs concert appearance, one stop in the band’s “The Irish Goodbye” Tour, will celebrate the iconic group’s nearly six decades of music-making,
Described by the Huffington Post as “delightful and funny with a breezy, upbeat score,” TheaterWorksUSA brings its fun-filled, song-filled production of Pete the Cat to the stage at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday February 23 for a special 2:00 pm matinee performance.
Based on the New York Times #1 best-selling children’s books by authors Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat tells the story of a rockin’- but- rowdy blue cat who is given to the Biddle family to learn some
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, The National Orchestra of Bulgaria, Comes to UConn's Jorgensen Center on Monday, February 12
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Goes Digital for Fall 2020
UConn's Jorgensen Center Cances Upcoming Events: March 12 - April 4
Arcis Saxophone Quartet Brings Rare Form of Chamber Music to Jorgensen Center
Tony and Emmy-Award Winning Kristin Chenoweth Returns to Jorgensen
Russian National Ballet Brings ''Cinderella'' to Life on Jorgensen Stage
The Chieftains Returns to Jorgensen on ''The Irish Goodbye'' Tour- EVENT NOW SOLD OUT
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Pete the Cat Rocks Jorgensen with Songs and Laughs in Kids' Matinee
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