Author: James Britton

A man with short hair, a beard, and blue glasses stands outdoors on a sunny day, smiling slightly. He is wearing a dark button-up shirt, enjoying student life with green grass and trees in the background.

Todd Wetzel, assistant vice provost for Student Life—wins North American Award

West Lafayette, IN—Purdue Convocations is pleased to announce that Todd Wetzel, assistant vice provost for Student Life at Purdue University and executive director of Purdue Convocations, was recently awarded the 2018 North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents Award for...

Five actors in King Arthur-inspired medieval knight costumes stand in a row on stage, smiling and posing with hands on each other's shoulders before a grand stone castle backdrop.

Who was King Arthur?

“England 932 A.D. A Kingdom divided. To the West the Anglo-Saxons, to the East the French… Legend tells us of an extraordinary leader, who arose from the chaos, to unite a troubled kingdom. A man with a vision who gathered...

A woman smiling at the camera on the left; on the right, STOMP company manager and Purdue grad Michelle Warble joins two performers banging sticks on metal barrels in a dynamic, colorful setting.

Get to know Purdue grad and STOMP company manager Michelle Warble

Story by Dannah Williams | Graduate Marketing Intern | Krannert '19 Purdue graduate and current STOMP tour manager Michelle Warble has done nothing but make her fellow Boilermakers proud. From enrolling at Purdue in the fall of 1996 to touring...

Did you know? STOMP Edition

PERFORMANCE FACTS • STOMP has performed in over 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide. • STOMP’s New York City production will celebrate its 15th year at the Orpheum Theatre in February of 2009, which makes it one of the longest-running...

A lively crowd at a concert with vibrant stage lights, overlaid by a white banner featuring bold black text reading 61st GRAMMY AWARDS, highlights the excitement of the Grammy Awards 2019.

61st Grammy Awards this Sunday

The 61st Grammy Awards are this Sunday at 8PM EST! Below are nominees from the general categories and nominees that are Convocations alumni. Album of the Year By The Way, I Forgive You by Brandi Carlile "The Joke" video H.E.R....

Two men sit and smile in a bar, sharing stories over Two Pints. The word CANCELLED is written in large red letters across the image.

Entire run of Two Pints now cancelled

Most of the time our motto is “the show must go on” but unfortunately despite all of our efforts that is not the case for TWO PINTS. We have now learned that Visas will not be processed in time for...

Richard Goode | Program Notes

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Variations in F Minor (1793) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) March in C Major, K. 408 (1782) Allemande in C Minor, K. 399 (1782) Courante in E-Flat Major, K. 399 (1782) Menuet in D Major, K. 355...

David Finckel in a black suit and Wu Han with long black hair and red lipstick, both dressed in white shirts, stand side by side against a dark background, facing forward.

Meet David Finckel and Wu Han

David Finckel and Wu Han are among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in the world today. They are recipients of Musical America’s Musicians of the Year award, one of the highest honors granted by the music industry. The...

A man holding a cello, David Finckel, and a woman with dark hair, Wu Han, both looking at the camera, are seated in front of a blurred blue-toned background.

David Finckel and Wu Han Program Notes

PROGRAM: Grieg and Chopin: Romantic Genius As with many of history’s greatest composers, both Edvard Grieg and Frédéric Chopin were also incredibly talented and accomplished pianists. A native of Norway, Grieg is widely considered one of the world’s foremost Romantic...

Four smiling members of The Westerlies stand side by side, each holding a brass instrument—two trombones and two trumpets—against a light background. They wear smart-casual clothing, appearing relaxed as they offer a program sneak peek.

A sneak peek at The Westerlies program

Wherein Lies The Good - American Mavericks of the 20th Century The Westerlies trace the sound of the 20th Century through a variety of American musical traditions. From the art songs of Charles Ives, to the spirituals of the Golden...

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‘Frankenstein’ production will address key morality question as part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival

September 25, 2018 ‘Frankenstein’ production will address key morality question as part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Aquila Theatre’s production of “Frankenstein,” will be performed at Purdue University and address a key morality question: “Just because...

Les Violons du Roy chamber orchestra performs on stage with a conductor at the center and musicians in a semicircle, illuminated under stage lights in a large, empty concert hall ahead of their upcoming performance.

The inspiration for Les Violons du Roy upcoming performance

This ensemble gives contemporary audiences their most authentic comparison to chamber music as initially heard by monarchs and their courtiers. Here, they are joined by acclaimed countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo—performing Handel arias and Glass songs in a collaboration Le Soleil...