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King Lear endears new generation to timeless classic

By Christy Liang | December 5, 2024

 From Nov. 14 – 16, the Middlebury community enjoyed a dazzling production of one  of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, King Lear. Enthralling visual effects and costume design, original musical innovations, and a dynamic cast breathed contemporary life into this timeless classic, leaving ...

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Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw transfix audience with acoustic poetry

By Christy Liang | October 31, 2024

On Oct. 25, Middlebury welcomed Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw for a mind-boggling night of acoustic poetry. With soulful chanting, processional tempo and impeccably layered percussion sounds from novel instruments, the group cast the audience in an enthralled trance.

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Bala Bila unifies West and East African musical stylings in collaborative concert

By Christy Liang | October 10, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 4, Middlebury welcomed two renowned African musicians — Balla Kouyaté and Matchume Zango — for a night of musical wonder and communal merriment. 

King Lear endears new generation to timeless classic

Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw transfix audience with acoustic poetry

Bala Bila unifies West and East African musical stylings in collaborative concert

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