Convos Stories

February 24, 2014

PROGRAM NOTES: Simone Dinnerstein, piano

This is a program that explores time and counterpoint. Bach’s 15 Two Part Inventions are pieces that he wrote in 1723 as a guide for keyboard players.  It shows how to play counterpoint, beginning with two voices, one in each...

February 20, 2014

PROGRAM NOTES: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

PROGRAM NOTES As young men, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Piotr Tchaikovsky (born four years apart) represented opposite tendencies in Russian music.  The former started his professional life as a naval officer, largely self-taught in music who, together with his colleagues in...

February 6, 2014

The legacy of world-renowned orchestras at Purdue

Several weeks ago, the Journal and Courier wrote a feature article about Purdue Convocations and its history. Going through the performance archives was definitely a trip down memory lane! Since 1902, Purdue Convocations has presented some of the world’s top...

February 6, 2014

Lucky Plush faces reality in “Cinderbox 2.0”

Reality shows are ubiquitous on television and in pop culture these days. But though we view them with a more knowing and wary gaze than we did when The Real World and Survivor took over the airwaves, our attention hasn’t...

January 9, 2014

A small dinner with a big impact

If you’re reading this in an email or blog post from Convocations, chances are you’re the sort of person who needs your art fix. Convocations delivers it, with over 30 shows each year in multiple genres—and the Friends of Convocations...

December 13, 2013

Sun Studio: The Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll

It was on a tiny corner in Memphis, Tennessee, that Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis came together for a legendary impromptu jam on December 4, 1956, at Sun Studio. When owner Sam Phillips called the...

December 11, 2013

PURDUE CONVOCATIONS ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATE FOR YO-YO MA

Purdue Convocations is pleased to announce the new date for the previously cancelled performance with Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott. The concert will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in Loeb Playhouse in Purdue's Stewart Center....

December 10, 2013

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater performance at Purdue cancelled

Purdue Convocations announced on Tuesday (Dec. 10) the cancellation of this season's Popovich Comedy Pet Theater performance. The performance was scheduled for March 2-3 in Loeb Playhouse. Due to health issues, Gregory Popovich must cancel his spring 2014 tour. Purdue Convocations...

November 27, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re incredibly thankful for your participation in the Convos cultural community. At this season of Thanksgiving, we wanted to be sure to extend our appreciation to you for being our patrons, donors, students, and advocates. Thank you for being wonderful...

November 27, 2013

Theme Gift Idea: Shakespeare Sweets

  Theme Gift Idea: Shakespeare Sweets 2 tickets to see The Acting Company's Hamlet / March 29 / 8 PM /Loeb Playhouse (Buy tickets now!) Hamlet (Starring Mel Gibson) on DVD  A pair of Hamlet pants! A tin of delightful English scones Need...

November 27, 2013

Theme Gift Idea: Broadway Classic

  Theme Gift Idea: Broadway Classic 2 tickets to see the West Side Story / April 24 / 7:30 PM / Elliott Hall of Music (Buy tickets now!) Original soundtrack 50th anniversary edition movie  After you see the musical at Elliott Hall of...

November 26, 2013

Theme Gift Idea: Fit for a King

Theme Gift Idea: Fit for a King 2 tickets to see Million Dollar Quartet / January 30 / 7:30 PM / Elliott Hall of Music (Buy tickets now!) Blue suede shoes salt and pepper shakers. Million Dollar Quartet Sun Studios recording Make some...