Programs and Tours

Lens of Impressionism Programs

A varied slate of programs will explore and interpret UMMA’s landmark exhibition The Lens of Impressionism: Photography and Painting Along the Normandy Coast, 1850–1874.

Music Programs

Don’t miss a scintillating series of musical programs featuring the faculty and students of UM’s renowned School of Music, Theatre & Dance and special guests.

All performances are free and open to the public and are held in the UMMA Apse unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited. Additional support for the concert series was provided by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, the Center for European Studies—European Union Center, and the family of Dr. Raymond F. Cunningham in his memory.

Debussy’s “Musique à moi”

Saturday, November 7, 8 pm

Claude Debussy’s search for immediate, evocative sounds removed from musical tradition has much in common with that of the Impressionists, despite his known ambivalence about the label for himself. This wide-ranging program includes the celebrated early cantata La damoiselle élue, Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, as well as less familiar works: Deux danses, juxtaposing Debussy’s eastern and medieval influences; Cinq Poèmes de Baudelaire, his most Wagnerian in style; and Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé. Ranging in forces from solo vocal to choral and orchestral, the program features SMTD students with performance faculty Amy Porter, flute, and Caroline Helton, soprano, and alumni Amy Ley, harp, Jennifer Goltz, soprano, and Rachel Lauber, conductor.

Presented with support from the family of Dr. Raymond Cunningham in his memory, the Center for European Studies-European Union Center, and the UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

Free Drop-In Family Workshops

Seascapes: Exploring the Horizon

Instructor: Harold E. Philbrook III
Saturday, November 7, 1:30–4:30 pm
Saturday, November 14, 1:30–4:30 pm
Saturday, December 5, 1:30–4:30 pm

Come and create your very own seascape painting inspired by paintings and photography from the exhibit The Lens of Impressionism: Photography and Painting Along the Normandy Coast, 1850–1874. You’ll explore a variety of painting techniques to create the sea and sky, and discover how the horizon line can be used to give your image the illusion of depth.

Presented with support from the University of Michigan Credit Union.

The Lens of Impressionism Teacher Workshop

Wednesday, November 4, 4-7:30 pm
Galleries and UMMA Multipurpose Room

Area teachers will experience UMMA’s historic exhibition The Lens of Impressionism: Photography and Painting Along the Normandy Coast, 1850–1874 with Senior Curator of Western Art Carole McNamara, discover the art and tourist culture in France at the end of the 19th century with Professor Michele Hannoosh of the UM Department of Romance Languages and Literature, and participate in hands-on photography and Impressionist activities. A light meal will be served and a teacher packet will be distributed. Registration required. Email Pam Reister at preister@umich.edu or Jann Wesolek at jannwes@umma.umich.edu for more information.

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