Thank You for a Wonderful Season!
Thank you for joining us throughout our 2020-2021 season! We enjoyed sharing online events with you such as The Magic of Mariachi virtual art exhibit, 15 events through our Patron@Home series, and other special performances, including short Live from the Living Room performances and various video projects by the UTRGV mariachi program.
This was our most diverse season yet as we featured performances and events from the School of Art, the Dance Program, and the Department of Theatre! Although we were unable to host events in person, we were glad to inspire hope through the arts, especially during these times, without geographical limitations. Anyone with an internet connection was able to enjoy the talent and hard work at the UTRGV College of Fine Arts!
To enjoy some of the performances we shared throughout the season, visit our YouTube channel here!
We will communicate our plans for the 2021-2022 season after careful evaluation of the world pandemic. In the meantime, and we encourage you to follow us on social media and subscribe to our email newsletter to continue being a part of our community from wherever you are!
2020-2021 Season Highlights
The Magic of Mariachi Art Exhibit
Experience the colorful world of pageantry and musical tradition with a virtual art exhibit, featuring art by Reefka Schneider and poetry by Steven P. Schneider. Click below to step into the gallery!
Passion & Power: A Journey Through Beethoven's Sonatas
Enjoy power works that display Beethoven's incredible prowess as a virtuoso pianist as well as his ability to create gripping, dramatic music that still moves and inspires listeners centuries later, performed by Dr. Brendan Kinsella.
Spanish Nights with Mario Alemán
An excerpt from Spanish Nights 2018, a dance production presented by UTRGV Ballet Español, Mario’s performance is an exciting blend of intense rumba flamenco rhythms, seasoned with impassioned, soul-stirring melodies.
In Case You Missed It
Spring Soirée:
New Beginnings
The Bowery Trio is thrilled to work with UTRGV in safely collaborating to present this pre-recorded recital, which is the first opportunity the Bowery Trio has had to perform together in-person since early February of 2020.
The title “Spring Soirée: New Beginnings” is a representation of the music world beginning to bloom again after the pandemic and starting together as a trio on this path of healing until we can finally make music together again for a live audience. It also relates to the recital program itself, which is comprised of new and underperformed works that will provide a refreshing experience for the audience’s palate.
UTRGV Mariachi Program
Tribute to Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante (1917-1957) was a popular Mexican actor and ranchera singer. A star during the golden age of Mexican cinema, he appeared in about 60 films and recorded over 350 songs.
For their final project of the fall 2020 semester, the UTRGV Mariachi Program paid tribute to some of his most popular love ballads that are now considered classics. Enjoy performances by Mariachi Vaquero, Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán, and Mariachi Aztlán!
Patron@Home
As part of our Patron@Home series, you can expect events from various disciplines within the UTRGV College of Fine Arts.
UTRGV Story Time
UTRGV Story Time is a special online project that features UTRGV faculty and friends reading children's books.
Live from the Living Room
Check out short performances from UTRGV School of Music faculty, students, and friends as they perform from their homes!