SPRING 2021
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Dates, times, and venues listed are subject to change. Affiliate Buying Dates for spring performances start Monday, October 26th — Join today to get your tickets early. More info at performingarts.ufl.edu/giving/affiliate-membership. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, November 13th at noon. Please visit the UFPA Reopening page on our website for information on how we are keeping our patrons, staff, volunteers, and performers safe in our venues.
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DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 @ 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
Davina and the Vagabonds has been creating a stir with their shows filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, and a front-woman whose voice and stage presence are simply electric. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the group serves up high-energy tunes with a twist of edgy nostalgia. GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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LYSANDER PIANO TRIO SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 @ 2:00 & 7:30 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
Known for innovative approaches to master works from the canon, Lysander Piano Trio has also turned heads with their ecstatic embrace of newer works and hidden gems. Look no further than their debut recording, After a Dream, for evidence. Featuring music by Ravel, Haydn, Schubert, Joaquin Turina, and Moshe Zorman, The New York Times praised the ensemble for its “polished and spirited interpretations.” With their passion, articulation, and wild imagination, we can’t wait to see how this trio performs a program featuring works by [COMPOSER] and [COMPOSER] in a new staging for classical music on the Phillips Center main stage. GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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NELLA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 @ 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
In 2019, the global spotlight shined on Nella. Winning in the prestigious Best New Artist category at the Latin Grammys skyrocketed the Berklee College of Music graduate to international fame, and her star us rising. A fresh and exciting voice from Venezuela’s Margarita Island, Nella’s music has been described as “pop with something to say.” This is a rare chance to see an ascendant artist on her way to selling out stadiums.
GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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LOVE CANON THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 @ 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
The acoustic-roots virtuosos in Love Canon are downright chameleonic and yet distinctly a group all their own. Their most recent release, Cover Story, has their talents on full display with renditions of classic ’80s and ’90s hits from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Depeche Mode, and Paul Simon. Pairing charismatic vocal stylings with ingenious instrumentation, this group has created their own raucous blend of bluegrass for the masses. GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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STRINGS FOR PEACE Amjad Ali Khan, Sharon Isbin, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 @ 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Exploring deep connections between two musical traditions, Strings for Peace brings together Indian classical sarod artists Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash with American classical guitarist Sharon Isbin. These internationally renowned musicians transcend barriers of language, geography, and culture through sharing the gifts of their unique artistic traditions.
ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $35 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $20 | UF STUDENTS $10
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KANDACE SPRINGS THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 @ 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
With soul-drenched vocals and a piano style all her own, Kandace Springs is bringing her refined mix of R&B, jazz, and pop to UpStage. Signed with Blue Note and having received praise from Prince in 2014, Springs is riding high off the buzz surrounding her newest album, The Women Who Raised Me. The album features her inspired interpretations of songs that she first heard growing up in Tennessee from classic icons like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, ’60s legends Nina Simone and Dusty Springfield, and modern masters like Sade and Lauryn Hill. GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 @ 7:30 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
In a world full of divisions, The Yuval Ron Ensemble unites through music. Led by award-winning Israeli composer, producer, and peace activist, Yuval Ron, this ensemble melds the music and philosophies of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian traditions for an evening of deep meaning. With soulful reinterpretations of songs performed in Arabic and Hebrew, the group aims to inspire listeners to imagine a vision of peace on Earth. GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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ROYAL WOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 @ 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
As if a dear friend stopped by to perform for you, Royal Wood will make you feel instantly at home. A natural-born storyteller, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Royal Wood serves up intimate pop-rock tunes with equal dashes of class and craft. Starting with his first release in 2002, he’s built a discography defined by his ceaseless ability to evolve and hone his musical identity. Hailed by Exclaim! as “the cream of Canada’s songwriting crop,” we can't wait to give Royal’s songs the UpStage treatment. GENERAL ADMISSION — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 UF STUDENTS $10
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QUARTET AMABILE FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 @ 7:30 P.M. | UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM
Hailing from Japan, this quartet took home First Prize at the 2019 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Quartet Amabile has performed with musical greats like pianist Martha Argerich and participated in master classes with the infamous Shanghai and Vienna String Quartets, Sadao Harada, Koichiro Harada, and Nobuko Imai. The quartet currently studies with Kazuhide Isomura of the Tokyo String Quartet, at the Manhattan School of Music.
ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE $35 | ORCHESTRA Q-CC/BALCONY $25 UF STUDENTS $10
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We are beyond excited to share our brand new live streaming program, UFPA Live. Our team has worked tirelessly to develop a live streaming experience that utilizes the highest quality audio and video on the market with a platform that’s as user-friendly as possible.
STREAM WITH US THIS SPRING! Tickets for spring UFPA Live events will go on sale in the spring. Once available, you can purchase tickets to our live-streamed performances at tickets.performingarts.ufl.edu, by calling the Phillips Center Box Office at 352.392.2787, or by visiting the Phillips Center Box Office during regular hours of operation. ONLINE AND PHONE ORDERING ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. PLEASE NOTE: Stay tuned for announcements on which performances will be livestreamed on UFPA Live this spring, and when tickets will go on sale. Not all UFPApresented events will be live streamed.
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