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WEDNESDAY
The Violin Goes to the Opera
10 - 11:30 a.m.
What is the violin doing as a soloist in the opera hall? This is an interesting question that composer and music researcher Jim Kendros is delighted to answer. For centuries, violinists and composers have created virtuoso violin arrangements of popular operas. Hear delightful performances of selections by Rossini, Bizet, Mozart, Prokofiev, and others, all magnificently arranged for violin and orchestra. [Room C214]
Chinese Folk and Classical Dance
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Discover the beauty of Chinese culture through the artistry of dancers Ming-Yan Davis and Olinda Chang. Experience China’s rich heritage through the elegance and grace of the Tang Dynasty ribbon dance, as well as the Mongolian dances that celebrate the outdoors and a more aggressive style inspired by the martial arts. [Cafeteria]
The Legacy of Holocaust Films
3:30 - 4 p.m.
Winner of the 2008 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, The Counterfeiters joins a group of distinguished films that explore the Holocaust. Amy Zumfelde, associate professor of German and the humanities, looks at the often controversial cinematic portrayals of the Holocaust, and how films such as Schindler’s List have changed how people understand this horrific time in history and its aftermath. [Room P103]
The Counterfeiters (German) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room P103]
4 - 5:45 p.m.
The ‘Rules’ of Chinese Communication
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Unlike Americans, Chinese request favors or cooperation from others with a more “indirect” approach. They also prefer to handle personal disagreements discreetly. Join Ying Peng, instructor of Chinese, to explore the etiquette of Chinese communication and how these “rules” impact business and international relations. [Room A145]
Fearless (Chinese) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room A145]
6 - 7:45 p.m.
Innocent Voices (Spanish) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room P103]
6 - 8 p.m.
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