multi-sensory musical experiences

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VERDIGRIS ENSEMBLE

BREATH

Verdigris — BREATH

Leave different.

Season 102026–2027

Betty’s Notebook

The album + a special event. Nicholas Reeves. Event details coming soon. Date and venue, to be announced
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Details coming soon. Dates and venue, to be announced
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CANTUS SOUND BATH

A choral sound bath. Ricardo Romaneiro. January 29–30, 2027. Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, TX
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everything is okay

A healing journey. World premiere. Sam Brukhman. April 30–May 1, 2027. Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, TX
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  • When tickets are available, click “Buy Tickets” in the section above.

  • While all ticket sales are final and non-refundable, Verdigris Ensemble is pleased to offer ticket exchanges for another performance date, subject to availability. Please contact us at sam@verdigrismusic.org to exchange your ticket.

  • We offer student discounts with a valid ID and group pricing for 10+ attendees. You can select both of these as options during the ticket check out process.

  • Late seating may be available during applause breaks in the program. Please check the event information or ticket for late seating options. If it is an option, you will be asked to wait in the lobby and seated at the discretion of the box office or house management.

  • Verdigris Ensemble encourages patrons to express their personal style in a comfortable yet fashionable manner, embracing a hip and cool aesthetic that reflects our open and inclusive atmosphere.

  • While Verdigris Ensemble concerts are not specifically programmed for children, they are generally appropriate for audience members aged 14 and older. We recommend that parents use their discretion when considering bringing younger children to our performances.

  • As Verdigris Ensemble performs at various locations throughout the season, parking availability and policies differ for each venue. We recommend checking the specific venue's website for the most up-to-date parking information prior to attending the concert.

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  • Most Verdigris Ensemble performances run approximately 60 to 80 minutes without an intermission. In the rare event that an intermission is included, this information will be clearly stated on the specific concert's description page on our website.

  • Verdigris Ensemble typically provides printed programs, but we also utilize QR codes for some content and occasionally for the full program. We encourage all patrons to come prepared to scan QR codes with their smartphones, and we're happy to offer assistance with digital access as needed.

See Some of favourite past performances

Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated the southern plains with drought, dust storms, and infestations, displacing thousands of families. Through survivor accounts and historical records, it reveals both the immense suffering and the resilience of those who endured nearly a decade of relentless catastrophe.

Group of people performing in a play or musical on a stage. Some are standing with sheet music, while others are kneeling or crawling on the floor. Stage lighting highlights the scene with an audience overlooking from the sides.
A diverse group of people performing in a theater, holding sheet music, standing on a stage with a sandy floor, lights focused on them, appearing to sing in a choir or ensemble.
A theatrical performance with multiple actors on stage, including a man in overalls standing on a stool, other actors sitting and standing around, and musicians playing instruments in the background, all under dramatic lighting.

SHAMs

SHAMS is an immersive production that tells the transformative story of Rumi and his mentor Shams Tabrizi. Blending music, dance, and visual art, it sets Rumi’s poetry in Farsi, tracing a 40-day bond that reshaped spiritual history and invites audiences into a journey of love and cultural connection.

A group of dancers performing on stage with a large, intricate blue and white mural or projection in the background, and a choir or group of singers standing behind them.
A dance performance with a male dancer in gold costume at the center, with multiple mirrored images of him creating a layered, abstract effect on stage, while a group of singers in black dresses sing in the background.
Young woman with glasses singing and reading from a script, surrounded by people with raised arms, at a rehearsal or performance.

Anthracite Fields

Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Anthracite Fields transforms the history of coal mining into a powerful musical experience. Through chanting, rhythms, and vivid imagery, it captures both the human cost and the cultural legacy of coal, offering a visceral reflection on an often-forgotten chapter of American history.

Orchestra performing on stage with a conductor, featuring musicians playing guitar, cello, and percussion, under stage lights.
A stage performance featuring a large jazz band with musicians playing various instruments, including drums, piano, and double bass, facing an orchestra of singers. Behind them is a large screen displaying a quote by John F. Lewis about America's industrial history and workers' sacrifices.
A stage with a large black-and-white photo of children from the early 20th century projected on the backdrop. In front, a concert band is performing, including musicians playing drums, piano, double bass, and wind instruments, with a conductor leading them.

song from the UPROAR

Song from the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt is a chamber opera by Missy Mazzoli that brings the fearless explorer’s contradictions to life. Blending live instruments and electronics, it evokes Eberhardt’s defiance of gender, culture, and geography, inviting audiences into a powerful journey of freedom, transformation, and self-discovery.

A theatrical stage with actors performing, some lying on the floor and one sitting on a raised platform, with colorful light effects and an audience in the background. The words 'You are the dust' are projected on the wall.
People walking past a large screen displaying multiple close-up images of fish.
A theatrical performance on stage with a performer in white costume standing near a table, while a person in a dark outfit dances on the stage. The scene is projected onto a large screen with the text "Leaving me a desert." Musicians with sheet music and instruments are seated below, visible through the glass barrier of the auditorium.