Feb 05 Friday
With only a magic flute, Prince Tamino and his friend, Papageno, set off to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night. Mozart’s classic opera explores how we move past division and come together in harmony, with the help of a little music. Sung in German with English subtitles and English dialogue.
Feb 06 Saturday
Feb 07 Sunday
With only a magic flute, Prince Tamino and his friend, Papageno, set off to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night. Mozart’s classic opera explores how we move past division and come together in harmony, with the help of a little music. Sung in German with English surtitles and English dialogue.
Feb 10 Wednesday
With original compositions rooted in Korean folk melodies and infused with global sensibilities, CelloGayageum creates a sound that is ancient and refreshingly modern. Founded by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon, CelloGayageum bridges Western classical music with Korean gug-ak (traditional music).
Feb 20 Saturday
Different Ships, Same Boat invites audiences to celebrate not only America but Americans. Unfolding through a series of chapters with podcast-like narration, it guides audiences through stories from small towns, cities and ports of entry and uses old-world music and lyrical American Blues to explore the joys, tensions and complexities of who we are and whom we wish to be.
Feb 25 Thursday
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra unites with the celebrated winners of the 2026 School of Music Concerto Competition to bring you a captivating concert. Talented students from woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano and voice showcase their artistry, with each area selecting two standout finalists to vie for a place on this prestigious stage.
Mar 07 Sunday
Since 1995, Danú's virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals (Irish and English) have delighted audiences worldwide with their mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Strings Magazine describes their performances as, “impressive, immersive and uniquely and unmistakably Irish.”
Mar 26 Friday
Ladysmith Black Mambazo warms the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and irresistible onstage charm. The group was designated "South Africa's cultural ambassadors to the world" by the late Nelson Mandela and are the most decorated group in world music history with five GRAMMY Awards and 19 nominations.
Apr 07 Wednesday
Formed by members of Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Camerata RCO performs chamber music with a focus on the classical and romantic repertoire for winds and strings. The Washington Post called an evening with them "a satisfying evening of sophisticated, expressive music making with a precision ensemble as snug as the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle." This is chamber music at its finest.
Apr 17 Saturday
The Hot Sardines have built what Vanity Fair calls "a unique repertoire, and a sound and style that are distinctly their own." This jazz ensemble, co-led by pianist Evan Palazzo and vocalist Elizabeth Bougerol, is celebrated for its electrifying take on hot jazz and early swing and its live shows feel like a roaring club brought to the present.