The UO symphony and choirs will perform at the Hult Center this weekend as a celebration of the center’s 25th anniversary.
The University and the Hult Center have had a very symbiotic relationship throughout their history.
“The opening of the Hult Center 25 years ago has enabled the performing arts to flourish in Eugene,” said Brad Foley, dean of the School of Music and Dance, in a press release. “Our faculty, staff and student body are enriched by the many opportunities provided by the Hult’s outstanding programming and we are fortunate to have occasional opportunities to present concerts in both Silva Hall and the Soreng Theater.”
According to a press release, the Beall Concert Hall used to be the home of some of the center’s current companies, including the Oregon Bach Festival, the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Mozart Players.
The official groundbreaking of the Hult Center for Performing Arts happened during July of 1979 and the center had its grand opening three years later.
Thousands of musicians, artists and actors have performed at the Hult Center, including such greats as Red Skelton, Tina Turner, Phyllis Diller and The Grateful Dead.
This weekend’s performance will feature the Oregon Wind Ensemble, the UO Chamber Choir, the University Singers and the Repertoire Singers.
Fourteen dancers will dramatically enhance the Oregon Wind Ensemble’s performance of Joseph Schwantner’s “In Evening’s Stillness.”
As a special treat, associate professor Amy Stoddart will dance to two classical songs by Richard Strauss.
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