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The cast of "Dialogues des Carmelites." Photo by Robert Breault.

‘Dialogues Des Carmelites’ Tells the Story of Strong Women in the Face of Fear

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 21, 2019

  The University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble and Utah Philharmonia presented Francis Poulenc's opera in three acts "Dialogues des Carmelites" at Kingsbury Hall from April 19 to 20. "Dialogues...

Photo by Devon Cass

World-Renowned Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon to Take Center Stage at the U

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites April 11, 2019

  On April 11, the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Repertory Ensemble will perform at Fine Arts West with special guest Wycliffe Gordon, who will be playing the trombone and singing. Gordon is an esteemed...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Spring Has Sprung

By Alaikia Marielle April 8, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oP7zuet4CiTiTwyLHvsWd?si=hIWb1peRRc-9GgJFNaGpHQ The days are finally longer than the nights. Warm rays of sunshine are no longer a fantasy, but an inevitable...

Choirs from the U perform with various high school choirs from Utah. courtesy University of Utah Choirs

University Choirs Perform with Seven High School Choirs

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer March 27, 2019

  The University of Utah’s Choral Area of the School of Music presented a concert on Friday, March 22 at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. The school collaborated with various high schools across the...

courtesy Flickr

Tiny Desk Contest Gives Student Artists a Platform

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 26, 2019

  Since 2008, National Public Radio (NPR) has hosted the beloved concert series “Tiny Desk Contest,” which showcases undiscovered artists from all genres. The contest branches from the Tiny...

(Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringing West African Dance to a Western Culture

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer March 21, 2019

  West African dance is becoming more common among dance studios, collegiate dance programs and social parties. Teaching methods vary, however. For example, you may be in Las Vegas and come across...

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performs at 2018 LOVELOUD Festival on July 28, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for LOVELOUD Festival)

Loveloud Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Music Festival

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 21, 2019

  Last week the LOVELOUD foundation announced the lineup for their 2019 festival, which will take place on June 29 at the USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City. It will be the third annual festival...

Gordon and Connie Hanks (Courtesy of the Hanks)

Gordon and Connie Hanks: The Hearts of Jazz in SLC

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 7, 2019

  Gordon and Connie Hanks live, breathe and love jazz music. They are appropriately dubbed “icons of the Salt Lake jazz community” and have been working their entire lives to bring wonderful...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Oldies but Goodies

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 5, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O5eCAXBLbccJhxQh1Pkej?si=ci_8jj0FQeOMHFwGVcdKvQ Every day is a great day to play old music and get things done. With this in mind, we wanted to make a playlist...

(Courtesy of the Odyssey Dance Theater)

Arts Calendar: March 2019

By Hannah Keating and Christopher Payne March 4, 2019

  "Chicago Nights" Odyssey Dance Theater Feb. 27, March 1, 7, 9 The Odyssey Dance Theater will bring Chicago to life in the midst of the roaring twenties with “Chicago Nights.” Prepare...