Lamp Post Inn http://lamppostinn.posterous.com A family-run establishment since 1992, the Lamp Post Inn offers guests to beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan an affordable place to stay in a convenient location. Ideally situated near downtown Ann Arbor and The University of Michigan, the Lamp Post Inn is the perfect option for families visiting the school and prospective students looking for an affordable and friendly hotel. posterous.com Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:40:00 -0800 Chicago Symphony to perform in Ann Arbor March 9th - Special hotel rates available http://lamppostinn.posterous.com/chicago-symphony-to-perform-in-ann-arbor-marc http://lamppostinn.posterous.com/chicago-symphony-to-perform-in-ann-arbor-marc
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The University Musical Society (UMS)  has announced that they will present the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on March 9th with violinist Pinchas Zuckerman in Hill Auditorium.  The Lamp Post Inn will offer special hotel rates for those attending the concert.
The University Musical Society press release notes that:
It will be led by the orchestra’s principal conductor Riccardo Muti, the program features two works by Brahms: the Violin Concerto in D Major and his Symphony No. 2 in D Major.

Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra enjoys an enviable position in the music world with performances greeted by enthusiastic audiences both at home and abroad. The Orchestra has made over 200 appearances under the auspices of UMS since its debut in 1892; the orchestra last performed in Hill Auditorium in 2010. Ricardo Muti conducted the Vienna Philharmonic’s Hill Auditorium performance in 2006, although this will be his first time performing with the CSO under UMS auspices.

Violinist Pinchas Zukerman, recognized as a phenomenon for nearly four decades, returns to UMS for a performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto. “Youth sticks with some people… Zukerman seems the forever-young virtuoso: expressively resourceful, infectiously musical, technically impeccable, effortless. As usual, it was a joy to be in his musical company.” (Los Angeles Times)

Conductor Riccardo Muti made his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival in July 1973. In September of 2007—for the first time in more than 30 years—he appeared with the CSO in a month-long residency that included two weeks of remarkable subscription concerts, a sold-out opening night gala, and a triumphant European tour, which marked the Orchestra’s first performances in Italy in more than 25 years. In May 2008, the CSO announced Muti’s appointment as its 10th music director, a post he assumed with the beginning of the 2010/11 season.

Born in Naples, Italy, Riccardo Muti studied piano at the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella under Vincenzo Vitale, graduating with distinction. He subsequently received a diploma in composition and conducting from the Verdi Conservatory in Milan, where he studied with Bruno Bettinelli and Antonino Votto.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will appear at Hill Auditorium on May 9th.  The nearby Lamp Post Inn will offer special rates for those attending the concert.  Use promo code HILLEV

 

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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:18:00 -0800 Royal Shakespeare Company coming to Ann Arbor - Special hotel rates http://lamppostinn.posterous.com/royal-shakespeare-company-coming-to-ann-arbor http://lamppostinn.posterous.com/royal-shakespeare-company-coming-to-ann-arbor

The University of Michigan and the University Musical Society have announced that members of Britain's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Shakespeare_Company">Royal Shakespeare Company (see wikipedia)  will again visit Ann Arbor next month for a number of events open to the public.  The site annarbor.com highlighted a number of the events to occur during the visits.  As noted in http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/royal-shakespeare-company-returning-to-...">Annarbor.com 

The University Musical Society have enjoyed a long-term partnership with the prestigious company.

This visit will take place March 10-20 and focus on the development of two plays.

"Creating and conveying the arts to inspire, captivate and educate is part of our mission," said U-M President Mary Sue Coleman.

"Creative Residency 2012"

The following is a schedule of public events during RSC's visit. Admission is free to all public events.
Monday, March 12: (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) Confucius Institute Symposium at Rackham Amphitheatre (By invitation only)
Tuesday, March 13: (5 p.m.) "James Fenton Reading", Location to be announced (Open to public)
Friday, March 16: (4 p.m.) "The Orphan of Zhao" presentation at Blau Auditorium at the Ross School of Business (Open to public)
Saturday, March 17: (4 p.m.) "Bringing 'Creative Project 2010' to the Stage: The Dramaturg and Director" at Blau Auditorium at the Ross School of Business (Open to public)
Sunday, March 18: (4:30 p.m.) "Drama in Translation" (a round-table discussion) and "A Conversation with Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director, and Ralph Williams" at Blau Auditorium at the Ross School of Business (Open to public)
Monday, March 19: (4:30 p.m.) "Boris Godunov Reading" at Blau Auditorium at the Ross School of Business (Open to public)

The Lamp Post Inn has announced a special hotel rate for those attending the Royal Shakespeare Company workshops or creative sessions March 10-20th at the University of Michigan.  Reservations may be made at The http://www.lamppostinn.com">Lamp Post Innusing the special promo code. HILLEV.  

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