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December 4-10, 2008 Harvard University Gazette/ 23
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Page 25
On the waterfront
See a new production of Miller’s
classic ‘A View from the Bridge’
Page 28
Gorilla of my dreams
Richard Sobol talks about a
recent trip to Uganda
Page 31
Landmark building
London’s famous The Economist
Building turns 50
Page 32
concerts
Thu., Dec. 4—“Summer Study in
Fontainebleau Concert and
Infosession.” (Adams House)
Infosession for architectural design
and chamber music study in
Fontainebleau, France. Alumni play
music, show their work, and discuss
summer study with potential applicants.
LCR, Adams House, 29
Plympton St., 7 p.m. dmfoxe@yahoo.
com, www.fontainebleauschools.org.
Events for December 4-18, 2008
Thu., Dec. 4—“Houghton Chamber
Library Music Series.” (Houghton
Library) The Chiara String Quartet
plays selections by Mozart and Elliott
Carter. Edison and Newman Room,
Houghton Library, 8 p.m. Harvard Box
Office (617) 496-2222. NOTE: This
event is sold out.
Fri., Dec. 5—“Weber, Yannatos, &
Mahler.” (Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra)
Weber’s “Overture to Oberon”;
Yannatos’ “Lear Symphony No. 6”;
Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde.”
Sanders Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets are:
$21/$16/$12 general; $18/$14/$10
senior citizens; $8 students. Harvard
Box Office (617) 496-2222.
Fri., Dec. 5—“Missa Compilationem.”
(Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum)
The Chamber Singers present this concert
of sacred music from the Middle
Ages through the late Renaissance.
Featuring composers such as Josquin,
Palestrina, Ockeghem, and Machaut,
the program explores composers’
interpretations of the Catholic Mass
over time. Conducted by student
Michael Schachter, assisted by Rachel
Carpentier. First Church
Congregational, 11 Garden St., 8 p.m.
Tickets are (advance) $10 general; $5
students; (at door) $14 general; $7
students. Harvard Box Office (617)
496-2222.
Fri., Dec. 5-Sat., Dec. 6—“38th Annual
Christmas Concert.” (Harvard Box
Office) The Kuumba Singers present
an evening of soul, spirit, and song in
honor of the holiday season. Featuring
more than 100 singers using music
and the arts to celebrate black creativity
and spirituality; performances
include poetry, prose, and a full concert
of gospel, spiritual, and holiday
music. The Memorial Church, 8 p.m.
Tickets are free and valid until 7:45
p.m.; limit two per person. Harvard
Box Office (617) 496-2222.
Sat., Dec. 6—“Harvard Group for New
Music Concert.” (Music, Harvard
Group for New Music) Featuring the
White Rabbit Ensemble, and many others.
Paine Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Free.
‘The Ninth Annual Group Art Exhibition by Holyoke Center Staff’ showcases the talent of Holyoke Center artists. The exhibit will be on view
in the Holyoke Center Arcade Dec. 5-Jan. 7. There will be an opening reception Friday, Dec. 5, 1:30-3 p.m. See exhibitions, page 25, for
details.
ABOVE: Michael Van Devere, ‘The Beauty Eterne: Portrait of Johnny,’ oil painting
Sat., Dec. 6—“Poulenc’s ‘Gloria’ &
Peteris Vasks’ ‘Dona nobis pacem.’”
(Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus) Harvard-
Radcliffe Chorus, conducted by Kevin
Leong, performs radiant “Gloria” and
the Boston-area premiere of the haunting
“Dona nobis pacem.” The concert
will feature soprano soloist Elizabeth
Keusch. Sanders Theatre, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $18 general; $9 students/senior
citizens. Harvard Box
Office (617) 496-2222.
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