• February 14 - February 15 Winifred Smith Hall
    Pianist and composer Kei Akagi has been a mainstay of the international jazz world for over four decades. Perhaps best known for his work as a member of the Miles Davis band in the late 1980s, his career also includes extended associations with major ...
  • The Department of Music invites you to an engaging evening of music and improvisation as UC Irvine undergraduate Jazz students perform in this quarterly concert. The event will feature small student ensembles, each directed by our distinguished jazz ...
  • Spend an evening with the UCI Jazz Orchestra, showcasing a broad spectrum of jazz from the big band era to contemporary styles. Enjoy a lively and varied performance that demonstrates the orchestra’s range and expertise in large-ensemble jazz music.
  • In this collaborative duo performance, Professor Rajna Swaminathan (mrudangam, voice) and Utsav Lal (piano) explore multiple intersections among South Asian music, jazz/creative music, and other sound worlds. Original compositions by both artists will ...
  • Join pianist Lorna Griffitt on a journey through musical treasures by Bach, Haydn, Chopin, and ending with the magnificent Sixth Sonata by Sergei Prokofiev. Also on the program will be the world-premiere of a new work by Yungwha Son, a Korean-American ...
  • Attend an evening of orchestral classics performed by the UCI Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Geoffrey Pope. Enjoy pieces from your favorite composers and a special performance by the winner of the 2025 UC Irvine Concerto Competition. This annual ...
  • Join us for an exciting concert of diverse operatic repertoire performed by UC Irvine Vocal Arts students.

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Feb
12
February Vibe | UCI Symphony Orchestra Express - Winter 2025
February 12
Winifred Smith Hall
Join the UCI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Geoffrey Pope, for the season's opening concert! Celebrate the start of the holiday season with an evening of orchestral music by renowned composers...
Feb
19
UCI Jazz Combos - Winter 2025
February 19
Winifred Smith Hall
The Department of Music invites you to an engaging evening of music and improvisation as UC Irvine undergraduate Jazz students perform in this quarterly concert. The event will feature small student ensembles, each directed...

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