The 7th annual International Music Festival will shift virtually this year, transforming into one day-long summit exploring the state of the arts and future of performing arts!
From noon to 5PM CST, we will bring a mixture of live-panel discussions from prominent artists/arts leaders as well as high-quality performances from MBAW’s illustrious past program and festival artists.
Sam Reider and the Human Hands bring irresistible melodies and fiery improvisation to a mashup of Reider’s own creation, blending contemporary composition techniques with American jazz, folk, and pop tunes from around the globe.
The Miró Quartet, one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, performs Haydn’s incredible “The Lark” as well as jazz legend Wynton Marsalis’s “Meeelan” with bassoonist Kristin Wolfe Jensen, professor of Bassoon at UT Austin’s Butler School of Music.
Virtuoso concert pianists Yaron Kohlberg of Israel and Bishara Haroni of Palestine make up the two halves of Duo Amal. Their name “Amal” means “Hope” in Arabic, reflecting their belief that music can overcome different backgrounds and cultural boundaries.
Children and families are invited to this outdoor event with music, dance, and interactive activities representing different international cultures, including Spanish flamenco, American jazz, Mexican mariachi, Indian dance, and European renaissance.
Musical masterpieces of Medieval and Renaissance fill the springtime air with The Austin Troubadours!