2016 was a momentous year for the Rita Benton Music Library at the University of Iowa, largely defined by the move into a beautiful, new facility in the Voxman Music Building eight. Here is our review of the year’s events at the Library, including highlights, predicaments, and a few peculiarities. January The Music Library’s studentContinue reading “The Rita Benton Music Library: A Year in Review”
Tag Archives: 2016
Re-resurrection: Mahler’s Second Symphony at the University of Iowa
Honoring the past On Wednesday evening, the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Choirs will perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in C minor-E flat major, “Resurrection”, marking the first School of Music ensemble performance in the new Hancher Auditorium. The selection of this work is a powerful reminiscence for many, as it was performedContinue reading “Re-resurrection: Mahler’s Second Symphony at the University of Iowa”
Welcome to the new Rita Benton Music Library!
Eight years after the 1,000 year flood, the Rita Benton Music Library has moved from its temporary home on the second floor of the Main Library into the new Voxman Music Building. The Library is located on the first floor near the Clinton St. entrance and occupies about 10,000 square feet. What’s New CompactContinue reading “Welcome to the new Rita Benton Music Library!”
First Folio and Noon Tunes
The First Folio @ Iowa The University of Iowa Libraries will play host to a copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio August 29-September 25. The Folio and accompanying exhibit, featuring items from the Folger Library and University of Iowa Special Collections, will be housed in the Libraries’ Gallery (located on the first floor near the northContinue reading “First Folio and Noon Tunes”
Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall now available
The Berliner Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall video streams classical music concerts, current and historic, to your PC. The mobile app is not included in our subscription. This resource features the orchestra under the baton of famed conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Claudio Abbado, and Herbert Karajan and also includes interviews with conductors & soloistsContinue reading “Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall now available”
We’re Moving!
The Rita Benton Music Library will be moving from its temporary location on the second floor of the Main Library to its new home in the Voxman Music Building starting July 25th, 2016. This does mean that the collection will be unavailable or be subject to limited availability at various points during the move. HereContinue reading “We’re Moving!”