MillerComm Lecture Series
Music, Drama, and the Piano
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Amy Williams
4:00pm
Music Building Auditorium
1114 W. Nevada St.
Urbana
Event Description
American composer and pianist Amy Williams will speak about her work, especially its connection to poetry, art, and dramatic literature, including artist Kurt Schwitters’ groundbreaking Ursonata (1922-32), Samuel Beckett’s radio play Embers (1957), and others. Professor Williams’ lecture will be accompanied by a concert featuring our bassoon professor, Ben Roidl-Ward, premiering Professor Williams’ Last Lines for bassoon and piano.
Hosted by: School of Music
In conjunction with: Department of Dance, Department of English, Department of German, Department of Linguistics, Department of Theatre, School of Art + Design