Events: Presenting Series

Well Being Concert: Joshua Roman
05/06/2026 - 12:00pm, 05/07/2026 - 4:00pm

Joshua Roman is a cello soloist and composer, hailed for his "effortlessly expressive tone...and playful zest for exploration" (The New York Times), as well as his "extraordinary technical and musical gifts" and "blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom...that goes straight to the heart" (The San Francisco Chronicle). His genre-bending programs and wide-ranging collaborations have grown out of an "enthusiasm for musical evolution that is as contagious as his love for the classics" (The Seattle Times). 

Committed to bringing classical music to new audiences, Roman opened the acclaimed 2017 TED Conference - and his performance of the complete Bach Cello Suites after the 2016 U.S. presidential election was the most-viewed event in the history of TED's social channels, with nearly a million live viewers. Roman has collaborated with world-class artists across genres and disciplines, including Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, DJ Spooky, Tony-winner/MacArthur Genius Bill T. Jones, GRAMMY-winning East African vocalist Somi, and Tony-nominated actor Anna Deavere Smith. 

GET TICKETS 12noon May 6 Event
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NYC Ska Orchestra
05/15/2026 - 7:30pm

The NYC Ska Orchestra is a unique 18-piece big band that blends the exuberant musical layers of the jazz Big Band era with Jamaican roots music. Led by trumpeter and vocalist Kevin Batchelor, and featuring Jamaican music legend Larry MacDonald on congas and vocals, they create and perform lush original compositions and arrangements of classic songs from the rich and culturally iconic Jamaican music of ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, and jazz from the 1950s and 1960s. Together, Batchelor and MacDonald have recorded and/or performed with nearly every great Jamaican music artist, including Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Lee Scratch Perry, Skatalites, and Toots & The Maytals; and regularly work with the leading Jamaican artists of today. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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Well Being Concert: Pipo Romero
05/28/2026 - 5:00pm, 05/29/2026 - 12:00pm, 05/29/2026 - 5:00pm

Pipo Romero is a composer and guitarist from Cádiz who has captivated the international scene with his innovative "Spanish Acoustic Fingerstyle." His music blends influences from flamenco, world music, and folk traditions from various cultures, creating a unique sound praised by critics and audiences alike. His compositions offer a rich and emotional experience that transcends cultural boundaries, establishing him as one of the most innovative figures in the acoustic guitar world. 

He already did when he released his first album, "Folklórico," in 2017, which went straight to number 10 in the top 20 of the World Music Charts Europe. This led him to present his work all over the country, starring in El País's "Los Matinales" in Madrid, being part of the Barcelona Guitar Festival lineup, as well as crossing different seas to offer recitals in Canada, London, Berlin, etc. And being chosen as an ambassador for brands such as Greenfield guitars, D'addario, Alpha case, and Lars pickups. 

With a career spanning over a decade, Pipo has performed in some of the most prestigious venues worldwide, including Lincoln Center (New York), Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.), WMFT@Taiwan, Folk Alliance International, SXSW or Adriatico Mediterraneo Festival in Italy. His ability to bridge traditional Spanish music with contemporary folk elements has made him a standout performer in both world and instrumental music circuts. 

General Admission - Run time 60 min. approx. 
Post-Show Reflection - up to 60 min. 

GET TICKETS  5pm  May 28 Event
GET TICKETS  12noon  May 29 Event
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